Iranian president promises firm response after Israeli attacks
Iran’s President said Israel’s strikes on Tehran and other cities will be met with a “legitimate and powerful response.” Source link
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri was confirmed on Thursday to lead the Internal Revenue Service, giving the beleaguered agency he once sought to…
Italy cuts ties with Israeli spyware firm Paragon amid surveillance scandal | Cybersecurity News
Italy severs links with Paragon spyware after allegations of targeting critics and migrant rescuers spark outrage.Italy has terminated its contracts with Israeli spyware company Paragon,…
Japanese firm declares lunar mission a failure after crash landing | Space News
The failed mission comes two years after the Japanese start-up’s first moonshot ended in a crash landing.A Japanese-made private lunar lander has crashed while attempting…
Bush Raps PR Firm for Effort to Capitalize on Links to Him
CINCINNATI — George Bush today assailed a longtime associate’s public relations firm for trying to capitalize on ties to the vice president. “I denounce it,” Bush said.The…
Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon’s municipal elections | Hezbollah
Beirut, Lebanon – As southern Lebanon continues to suffer from sporadic Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire signed in November between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, establishment…
South Western Railway first rail firm renationalised by Labour
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalised, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour.The first nationalised service will leave…
U.S. firm RedBird Capital reaches deal to purchase Britain’s Telegraph Media Group
U.S. investment firm RedBird Capital on Friday announced it has reached a deal to be the sole owner of Britain's Telegraph Media Group. File Photo…
US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper | Business and Economy
Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.A consortium led by US investment firm RedBird Capital…
Equity firm Arctos approved as Chargers limited partner by NFL owners
The Chargers welcomed Arctos as a limited partner Tuesday as NFL owners approved a sale that transferred some the team’s shares to the Dallas-based private…
Trump visits Capitol Hill for legislative agenda bill push; opponents remain firm
May 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill Tuesday to move those House Republicans who have so far chosen not to approve his…
As L.A. rebuilds from the fires, residents ask: What’s the plan?
Carol Parks, the chief of Los Angeles’ Emergency Management Department, sat before a budget committee last year and painted a dire picture. Although tasked with…
Analysis: Korea’s private equity firm MBK Partners faces growing troubles
May 13 (UPI) -- South Korean prosecutors raided the country's two rating agencies Monday to investigate suspicions surrounding the bond issuance of Home Plus, the…
Jury orders Israeli firm to pay WhatsApp nearly $170M in damages
Tuesday's verdict from a federal jury caps a six-year legal battle over an Israeli cybersecurity firm using WhatsApp to infect users with its maleware. File…
Investment firm 3G Capital acquires Skechers
May 5 (UPI) -- Footwear giant Skechers, the world's third-largest footwear company, announced Monday it had reached a deal to be bought out by the…
Governing party set for solid win in Singapore vote, opposition holds firm | Politics News
The People’s Action Party has been facing a concerted challenge form the Workers’ Party.Singapore’s long-governing People’s Action Party (PAP) appeared set to retain its strong…
Judge blocks Trump order targeting law firm
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm, dealing a setback to President Trump’s campaign of…
Judge strikes down Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie | Donald Trump News
A United States district judge has struck down an executive order from President Donald Trump that targeted the law firm Perkins Coie over its representation…
Prince Andrew’s firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire
Ben KingBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDoug Barrowman pictured with his wife Michelle MoneOne of Prince Andrew's prized business assets was administered for two years by a company…
Deliveroo sees huge shares jump after £2.8billion takeover offer from US firm
A TAKEOVER offer of £2.8billion has lifted Deliveroo shares to their best day on the stock market.The takeaway delivery service — once called the “worst…