West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Hollywood writers begin strike over members’ rights
More than 11,000 television and film writers in the United States have embarked on strike for the first time in 15 years following the deadlock of negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studios.
China, India to drive half of 2023 global growth, IMF predicts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the two world’s most populous countries – China and India are expected to contribute to around half of the global growth this year.
Use Zoom or we’ll arrest you at BRICS summit, South Africa warns Putin
A South African government has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arrested if he attends the upcoming BRICS summit slated for August 2023.
Court sentences ex-Apple worker to 3-yr imprisonment over $17m theft
A former Apple employee has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the company more than $17 million.
Investors sue Adidas over Kanye West deal
Investors have filed a lawsuit against Adidas, alleging executives had information about the problematic behaviour of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for years before the company ended its partnership with the rapper.
