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The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government is expected to approve a “mega” Chinese embassy close to London’s financial district after years of…
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Ukrainian parliament fails to approve defence and energy ministers
The Ukrainian parliament has failed to appoint a new defence minister in the midst of the war with Russia, as there were not enough…
Culture
Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout proposal
Hong Kong’s high court will decide in a hearing on Jan 23 whether the take-private plan can be executed Hang Seng Bank shareholders on…
Culture
Electronic Arts shareholders approve US$55 billion sale to Saudis
ELECTRONICS Arts shareholders approved the US$55 billion sale of the company, a leading video-game publisher, in a deal led by Saudi…
Business
Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by…
Culture
Mandarin Oriental shareholders approve Jardine Matheson privatisation offer
Shareholders of Mandarin Oriental International on Monday (Dec 8) voted in favour of Jardine Matheson’s cash takeover bid that values the…
Business
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: YONATAN…
Culture
UK lenders approve more mortgages than expected in October, consumer lending cools
British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and…
Business
Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years
Russian lawmakers endorsed new tax hikes on Tuesday as Moscow looks for new revenue sources to boost its economy during its nearly…
Culture
Tesla shareholders approve US$878 billion pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as US$878 billion over the…
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California voters approve new Congressional map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state…
Blog
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses
Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near…
Fashion
Isabella Briggs Wore This French Perfume While Filming The Summer I Turned Pretty (Denise Would Approve)
Say hello to Unfiltered, a fresh beauty series where you'll get an exclusive glimpse into the dressed-down beauty routines of our favorite…
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Germany not ready to approve EU sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Germany will not back European Union sanctions on Israel over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip for the time…
Business
Israel-Brazil relations wither as Lula gov't refuses to approve Israeli ambassador
Israel's decision to withdraw the application for an ambassador came after Brazil refused to approve Gali Dagan as the new ambassador from…
Culture
TalkMed shareholders approve Tamarind Health’s privatisation offer
Shareholders of TalkMed on Tuesday (Jul 15) approved a proposed privatisation offer from Tamarind Health. Ninety-eight shareholders,…
Business
Spain to approve BBVA bid for Sabadell, Bloomberg reports
Spain’s antitrust agency approved with conditions BBVA‘s (BBVA) bid to acquire Banco Sabadell, Jorge Zuloaga of Bloomberg reports, citing…
Culture
Shareholders of Australian apparel retailers Myer, Premier approve merger - The Business Times
SHAREHOLDERS of Australian apparel retail firms Myer and Premier Investments approved on Thursday the merger of the latter’s apparel…
News
The Real Reason Why Americans Approve of Trump’s Disastrous Transition
How can it be, you may be wondering, that 55 percent of Americans tell pollsters they approve of how Donald Trump is handling the…
Business
Netanyahu calls on cabinet to approve ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on his security cabinet to approve a ceasefire deal with Lebanon's Hezbollah group to…
Lifestyle
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire: Netanyahu to ask cabinet to approve deal
✓ Link copied to clipboard! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced he will present a proposal for a cease-fire…
Business
Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus
Japan already has one of the world's biggest ratios of national debt to output (Richard A. Brooks) Japan's minority government was…