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US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'
US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'
by  AFP

The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption. "This systemic corruption Antal Rogan represents is affecting Hungary's decision-making on issues that impact the security of the United States of America and our allies," US ambassador to Hungary David Pressman told a press briefing.

US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump
US trade deficit widens in November on imports jump
by  AFP

The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose faster than exports ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. In November, the US trade deficit rose 6.2 percent to $78.2 billion, said the Commerce Department on Tuesday.

Hundreds of young workers sue McDonald's UK alleging harassment
Hundreds of young workers sue McDonald's UK alleging harassment
by  AFP

More than 700 young workers are suing McDonald's UK after widespread harassment claims were exposed in the media in 2023, law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday. The law firm said another young worker claimed to have been repeatedly pestered for sex, and another claim involved a manager touching young staff inappropriately during shifts.

Microsoft announces $3 bn AI investment in India
Microsoft announces $3 bn AI investment in India
by  AFP

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure over the next two years. On Tuesday, Nadella said the $3 billion investment would include the setting up of new data centres.