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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank faces the payment of US$ 1 billion in bonds with companies and importers

Argentina's Central Bank is set to pay US$ 990 million in bond maturities while engaged in negotiations for an IMF disbursement of US$ 1 billion.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The tricks that make us addicted to apps

The article discusses various tactics used by tech companies to keep users engaged with their apps, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Lack of Courage in Europe: Let Capital Work for Us!

The article discusses the need for Europe to focus on increasing venture capital investment in domestic companies rather than solely aiming to create a superstar exchange.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

More Shipping Companies Stop Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

Several shipping companies, including Japanese firms, have halted operations through the Strait of Hormuz following military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 03:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA Money Route: Before Javier Faroni, three shell companies of a friend of Pablo Toviggino received more than US$ 50 million

A detailed investigation reveals that three shell companies associated with Pablo Toviggino's friend, Fabiรกn Saracco, received over $50 million from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), raising concerns over financial misconduct.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Several oil companies have halted tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz

Multiple tanker owners, oil companies, and brokers have halted the movement of oil, refined fuels, and liquefied natural gas ships through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli actions against Iran and Iran's retaliatory measures in the Middle East.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India is also tense... Iran's attacks intensify, what will happen to these companies in Israel?

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has raised concerns for Indian companies operating in Israel as the US fully backs Israel, potentially leading to economic repercussions worldwide.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

After Court Ruling: How German Companies Can Claim Back US Tariffs

German companies cannot directly demand refunds for US tariffs, but following a recent court ruling, they may have legal grounds to reclaim these tariffs through proper evidence and patience.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

World leaders express concern after attack on Iran; companies cancel flights

World leaders have expressed concern over attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, prompting airlines to cancel flights and embassies to advise their citizens to seek shelter.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Reuters: Oil and Trading Companies Suspend Shipments Through the Strait of Hormuz

Some major oil and trading companies have suspended shipments of crude oil and fuel through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran and responses from Tehran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Transatlantic Relations: Goodbye, America!

The author reflects on transitioning from using Apple's products to a Linux system as a personal moment of farewell to US tech dominance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Europe is trying to protect its digital infrastructure from possible US aggression

The European Union is working to strengthen its digital sovereignty and reduce dependency on US technology companies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Google's Approval for Exporting 'High-Precision Maps' Reduces US-Korea Trade Frictions, But...

The South Korean government has approved the export of high-precision maps demanded by American tech companies, which may influence trade negotiations between the US and Korea.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] Coupangโ€™s play in Washington

The interim CEO of Coupang's Korean subsidiary testified before the US House Judiciary Committee regarding allegations of discrimination against US companies by the Korean government.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump's tariff debacle boils down to the question of whether illegally collected funds from businesses will be returned

The US Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by President Trump were illegal, leading to disputes over the return of approximately $175 billion collected from import companies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Avalanche of lawsuits for compensation due to tariffs: 900 companies have sued the U.S.

Over 900 companies have filed lawsuits against the United States regarding tariff policies, pressuring Washington to return potentially up to $160 billion.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

From L'Oreal to FedEx, US Justice has over 900 refund requests for Trump's tariffs

Major companies like Dyson, FedEx, and L'Oreal are filing lawsuits for refunds after the Supreme Court invalidated over $100 billion in tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

At least 1800 companies demand customs refunds from the USA

At least 1800 companies are taking legal action to reclaim tariffs imposed on goods imported into the USA.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury has announced it will permit companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, potentially alleviating the island's severe fuel crisis.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek shipping shares soar in US market due to strong freight rates

Greek shipping companies are experiencing a surge in stock prices in the US market due to exceptionally high freight rates, which have boosted their cash flows and valuations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinaโ€™s Huawei joins US giants OpenAI, Google in AI standards alliance

Huawei has joined forces with US and European companies in an AI standards alliance to enhance global AI development.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Twenty-year-old testifies at US trial about harm from social media addiction

A young woman is testifying in a significant trial against social media companies, alleging that their addictive products have harmed children, including herself.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid fuel crisis

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Use of AI: What Successful AI Users Do Differently โ€“ and Why Germany is Falling Behind

The article discusses how larger, more productive, and younger companies mostly in the United States are utilizing AI more effectively compared to more cautious German firms.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œAre you afraid of Trump's retaliation?โ€โ€ฆ Companies hesitant to apply for tariff refunds

This article discusses the hesitation of South Korean companies to apply for refunds on tariffs imposed by the Trump administration after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed them illegal.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mario Mariniello: Europe can build an open and competitive artificial intelligence system

The EU aims to support its companies in developing advanced AI models while ensuring data accessibility and investment in critical technologies, amidst concerns over relying on US AI capabilities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

US companies face a complex legal path to recover Trump tariffs

US companies that paid tariffs imposed by former President Trump are set to embark on a complicated legal process to recover their funds following a US Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

US Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to dismiss climate liability lawsuits from Boulder, Colorado.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court Takes Up Fossil Fuel Firmsโ€™ Climate Accountability Case

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding climate accountability brought by the city of Boulder against major oil companies, which could influence future climate litigation in the US.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Humand raised US$66 million to accelerate its expansion and improve internal communication in companies

Humand, an HR Tech platform founded by Argentinians Nicolรกs Benenzon and Gerรณnimo Maspero, raised US$66 million in a Series A funding round to expand its operations and enhance internal communications for businesses.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In America, Trump is demanded to return billions from illegal tariffs; can Finns also receive compensation?

Companies operating in the U.S. are now demanding refunds for tariffs imposed by Trump, deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, raising questions about possible compensation for Finnish exporters.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning from the United States to Europe

The U.S. government warns against favoring European defense firms in defense procurement, threatening countermeasures if EU limits U.S. companies' sales prospects.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Tricks That Make Us Stick to Apps

The article discusses how technology companies employ certain strategies to keep users engaged with apps longer and more frequently, as explained by researcher Sissela Nutley.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After the US court ruling โ€“ stock jumps and warnings: "We may get into a vicious circle"

The US Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's trade powers has caused significant fluctuations in the stock market, particularly impacting technology companies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Buy America to Bye America... This Trend is Increasing Trump's Tensions

Donald Trump faces rising tensions as U.S. investors rapidly withdraw from the stock market amidst legal challenges and declining returns from major tech companies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Iran is willing to offer nuclear concessions to the US to avoid attack, says agency

Iranian officials have indicated a willingness to make nuclear concessions to the US in exchange for avoiding military conflict, including proposals to export enriched uranium and involve US companies in its energy sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Media: Iran has offered the US to participate in oil and gas projects

Iran is considering sending half of its enriched uranium stockpile abroad and has offered US companies involvement in its oil and gas projects during ongoing nuclear talks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Changes in American tariffs will not significantly affect Czech firms, but they increase uncertainty

American tariffs are unlikely to have a significant direct impact on Czech companies, but they do contribute to increased economic uncertainty.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy has managed to resist tariffs. Rather than lawsuits, we need to think about new markets for companies

Antonio Gozzi discusses the impact of U.S. tariffs and the importance of finding new markets for Italian industries.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Transfers to Two More Phantom Companies Emerge and Diversions Exceed US$50 Million

Transfer payments exceeding US$50 million to phantom companies were uncovered, raising suspicions about their legitimacy.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Give back the money!" : American companies and states demand Donald Trump refund illegal tariffs

American companies and state governments are demanding refunds from Donald Trump for tariffs deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: โ€˜Iโ€™m not for saleโ€™

Farmers in Kentucky are declining lucrative offers from tech companies for their farmland as they resist industrial development.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

"Murky waters" for global companies after Trump's defeat in tariffs

A recent Supreme Court decision in the United States overturned President Trump's preferred method of imposing tariffs, creating uncertainty for global trade and companies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supreme Court's Decision on US Tariffs Sparks $170 Billion Refund Dispute

Thousands of companies and importers are preparing for a lengthy battle to recover up to $170 billion in tariffs paid to the US government following the Supreme Court's ruling against one of Donald Trump's key trade policies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Estimated 100 billion euros: Trade politician sees opportunities for repayment of US tariffs

EU Parliament member Bernd Lange estimates that over 100 billion euros in excess tariffs paid by German companies could be refunded following a US Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's tariff policies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The Other Deals Between Greece and the US in AI, Ports, and Banks

The Vertical Corridor of gas pipelines among Eastern European countries is facilitating deals in LNG and other business agreements between Greek and American companies.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

It's about many billions: Can companies now claim back US tariffs?

European companies are facing renewed uncertainty following a US Supreme Court ruling that deemed many tariffs imposed by President Trump unlawful, potentially complicating international trade further.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The keys to the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs: What it means and how it affects companies?

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, potentially opening the door for massive claims from U.S. importers who have paid significantly under these tariffs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

American companies celebrate victory over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

American companies are celebrating a Supreme Court ruling that overturned emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, although the refund process for the tariffs may be lengthy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

FT uncovered Russia's oil smuggling network: total โ€“ more than 90 billion US dollars

A newspaper investigation revealed a network of 48 seemingly independent companies operating under different physical addresses, believed to be collaborating to obscure the origin of Russian oil from Kremlin-controlled Rosneft.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:03 UTC

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