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Новости за 17.07.2024

The Punch 

Trump running mate Vance to light up Republican convention

US Senator J.D. Vance was set to debut on the national stage Wednesday in his first address as the Republican vice-presidential nominee — completing a meteoric rise from humble midwestern beginnings to a coveted spot on Donald Trump’s ticket. Trump tapped the Ohio conservative to be his number two at the Republican National Convention in

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Raw Story 

'Deeply offensive': Trump biographer slams new Cannon ruling

As the Republican National Convention opened on Monday, Donald Trump scored a major legal victory when a Trump-appointed federal judge in Florida dismissed the criminal case against the former president for illegally keeping classified national security documents after his presidency ended. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Attorney General Merrick Garland had no power to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel. Her ruling stunned many legal experts, and the Justice Department plans to appeal. This comes... Читать дальше...

Voice of America 

Indonesian volunteers teach young refugees

Cisarua, Indonesia — In a middle school level class, students are learning about planetary science from the gases of Jupiter to the exosphere on Mercury. That might seem no different than lessons at many schools around the world, but this session is happening at a learning center for refugees in Indonesia. Paying close attention is Afnaan Guleid, a 13-year-old whose family fled from Somalia to the Southeast Asian country. She said in her native country her family had to worry about violence, but now she can focus on her dreams. Читать дальше...

«The Local» (thelocal.de) 

Kita workers call last-minute strike in Berlin

Services union Verdi has broken its promised hiatus on strike action in Kitas this week, leaving parents in Berlin scrambling to find alternative childcare.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Union Budget: Govt should rationalise customs duty in budget to boost domestic manufacturing, says Indian Chamber of Commerce

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged the government to rationalize customs duties in sectors like steel, solar batteries, aluminum, and lithium cells to enhance domestic manufacturing. Ahead of the Union Budget for 2024-25, ICC President Ameya Prabhu highlighted the need for protective measures to support domestic industries and reduce import dependency.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UK inflation holds at 2% but underlying price pressures stay strong

British inflation remained steady at 2.0% in June, defying expectations of a slight decrease. Strong services inflation was at 5.7%, sparking uncertainty over the timing of the Bank of England's potential interest rate cut. The BoE, concerned about persistent price pressures, is expected to announce its decision on rates on Aug. 1. There are predictions of a 50% chance of a rate cut to boost the UK economy following the recent election.