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First Bank announces exciting new job vacancies for roles in 5 states
First Bank of Nigeria has announced new openings for qualified Nigerians to fill vacant positions across six Nigerian states and has listed requirements.
Work, housing, marriage: issues at China's annual political meetings
Workers' rights, a housing crisis and marital disputes are among the issues that China's leaders will discuss at annual political meetings that open Tuesday in Beijing. NPC representative Feng Tao, of eastern Shandong province, told the Workers' Daily newspaper that he wanted longer annual leave for those with more than 30 years of experience.
Asia stocks tumble after Trump tariffs
Asian markets tumbled on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump heaped tariffs on Chinese imports and warned levies on Mexico and Canada could not be averted. Beijing also warned on Tuesday that it would take countermeasures against new US tariffs on Chinese imports.
7-Eleven shares plunge on reported plan to reject takeover
Shares of the owner of 7-Eleven plunged on Tuesday after a report said the Japanese retailer plans to reject a multibillion-dollar takeover offer by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT). The latest news followed separate reports that the 7-Eleven owner is set to replace its CEO Ryuichi Isaka with outside director Stephen Hayes Dacus.
Trump's China tariffs eclipse first term, more hikes likely: analysts
Donald Trump's latest tariff hike targeting China is likely only the start of his intensifying trade war against Beijing, which may struggle to shield its already ailing economy, analysts warned.
'Terrifying': Canadian auto workers dismayed at looming US tariffs
Residents of the Canadian border city of Windsor had held out hope US President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on imports from Canada would prove hollow, but that faith was dashed Monday, sparking fear for their futures. Trump's decision is "not even logical, it makes absolutely no sense," said John D'Agnolo, president of a union in Windsor representing 2,000 workers at Ford.
Bitcoin value dives as uncertainty grips market
Bitcoin's price plunged nearly 10 percent on Monday as an escalating trade war and uncertainty over creation of a US crypto reserve fund sent investors running from risk. Cryptocurrency prices had climbed early Monday, buoyed by Trump the previous day naming five that could be used in a national strategic reserve fund.
Ramadan: History, meaning and purpose of the Holy Month
Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic calendar of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In this article, we look at its history and purpose
What are China's annual 'Two Sessions' meetings?
Thousands of delegates from across China gather in Beijing from Tuesday as the country kicks off its annual legislative sessions, one of the most important political events of the year. - The first session, beginning Tuesday, is a gathering of China's political advisory committee, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
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