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Germany February 7, 2024

State-owned German bank sells $2.3B in DHL Group shares

Germany's KfW bank has sold 50 million shares of Deutsche Post, known internationally as DHL Group, for some 43.45 euros per share — a total of $2.3 billion.

OPINION February 7, 2024

Global farmer protests should be a wake-up call for America

Since the first day of President Biden’s term, America’s farmers, ranchers and producers have been under constant attack, from inflation, burdensome regulations and more.

OPINION February 6, 2024

5 reasons why I gave up on 'green' policies

The green environmental movement has increasingly ignored common people’s real experiences in favor of an ever-narrowing and cult-like political agenda.

Africa February 5, 2024

Moroccan authorities plan new laws to combat art forgeries in growing market

Ministry of Culture, National Foundation of Museums, and top prosecutor meet in Morocco in a bid to crack down on sales of forged artwork.

Mexico February 5, 2024

4 bus and taxi drivers shot to death in violent southern Mexico city

Workers in the transportation industry, including bus drivers, taxi drivers, and truckers, have come under increasing threat from gangs over protection payments.

New York February 4, 2024

Federal judge green lights New York marijuana licensing despite 'disaster' legal cannabis market rollout

A judge delivered a win for New York's legal marijuana industry, despite the governor deeming the legal cannabis market a disaster amid licensing delays.

South America February 2, 2024

Milei-backed 'omnibus' reform bill gets initial approval from Argentine lawmakers

Argentina's lower chamber of deputies granted approval to a broad-ranging "omnibus" reform bill championed by libertarian President Javier Milei

Cuba February 2, 2024

Cuban economy minister out over delayed fuel, transport price hikes

Communist President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba removed the country's economy minister, Alejandro Gil, over his delayed implementation of price-increasing measures.

Caribbean February 1, 2024

UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls

4Q of 2023 saw over 2,300 killed or kidnapped according to a UN report, as troubled Caribbean nation sees dramatic surge in violence amidst chaotic territorial gang disputes.

Middle East January 31, 2024

US sanctions 3 firms over direct connections to Sudan Civil War

The Treasury Department levied sanctions Wednesday against three Sudanese firms suspected of direct connections to the country's devastating civil war.