Zelensky says Trump will work to end Hungarian veto on Ukraine entering EU

The surprising assertion came in the wake of the report on prospective EU enlargement released by Brussels on Tuesday, which praised Ukrainian efforts to comply with the international organization’s requirements but fretted over hurdles posed by...

Bank of Greece Gov. Stournaras: Greek Manufacturing Behind EU

Bank of Greece (BoG) Governor Yannis Stournaras referred to the gap that still exists in Greek manufacturing activity, despite the positive steps taken in recent years, speaking at an event organized by IOBE under the title “Challenges and...

South Africa unveils G20 report warning of global inequality crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) receives the G20 Extraordinary Committee Report on Global Inequality from Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz at a ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, on Nov. 4, 2025. A G20 report commissioned under South...

U.S. Small Business Administration Extends Deadline for Physical Damage Loans for Wisconsin Businesses, Residences, and Private Nonprofits Impacted by August Severe Weather

MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating...

Gov. Evers: ICYMI: U.S. Small Business Administration extends deadline for physical damage loans for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by August severe weather

MADISON — On Mon., Nov. 3, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline for physical damage loan applications has been extended for Wisconsin businesses, residences, and private nonprofits impacted by devastating...

Why Washington's Tax Structure Ranks Among The Worst In 2026

(The Center Square) – Washington is ranked the 45th worst overall state for tax competitiveness, according to the Tax Foundation’s 2026 Tax Competitiveness Index. The low ranking places the Evergreen State among the 10 least competitive states in...

Trump's 'G2' revival sparks anxiety in Washington and Asia

Indo-Pacific President's words hint at coexisting spheres of influence with China U.S. President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Gimhae International Airport before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the...

European Commission report: Ukraine shows progress in taxation and aligns legislation with EU standards

Ukraine has achieved notable progress in the field of taxation, according to the 2025 EU Enlargement Package report released today by the European Commission. This report is one of the key documents outlining the direction of Ukraine’s...

Hundreds of Millions of Belgian Phone Locations – Including EU, NATO, and Nuclear Sites – Sold on Open Market by Data Brokers

BRUSSELS – A bombshell joint investigation by several leading European media outlets has exposed a massive trade in mobile phone location data across Belgium, revealing that hundreds of millions of data points – including those from devices...

UK state pension is the least generous in the G7 - how do other countries compare?

Britain’s state pension offers the lowest level of retirement income among the world’s richest nations, giving retirees just 22 per cent of the average wage, new research shows. The study by Fidelity International compared pension systems across...

Clearway Energy Signs PPA, Storage Deal with Washington Utility

California-based Clearway Energy Group said it has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), along with a 20-year deal for energy storage output, with a utility organization in Washington state. The deal announced November 4 between...

LECON Finance Company surpasses N30 Billion lease portfolio, driving inclusive economic growth across Nigeria 

LECON Finance Company has surpassed N30 billion in lease disbursements, financing over 2,000 projects across vital sectors nationwide The company plays a transformative role in inclusive economic growth by supporting MSMEs, women-led enterprises,...

‘I am scared for my life’: video of recent arson at gunpoint amplifies extortion threats for core-area business owners

A core-area business owner, who requested anonymity and declined to share details about his company out of fear for his life, says he and others feel they have no choice but to comply with extortion demands. “We don’t have any other option,” the...

Toy maker: Trump’s tariffs have cost his business $14M and it will ‘double or more’ next year

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Toy maker: Trump’s tariffs have cost his business $14M and it will ‘double or more’ next year 04:28 UP NEXT California votes on redistricting plan...

Africon partners with African Union to advance financial innovation through AI

Africon AI, a Ghana-based Artificial Intelligence training and innovation company, has partnered with the African Union Commission (AUC) to deliver a groundbreaking AI Masterclass on Financial Management, Budgeting and Reporting, aimed at building...

INTERVIEW / Angelova (EESC): “EU must strentghen ‘blue diplomacy’ and water cooperation in the world”

Brussels – For some time now, water has been at the centre, on the one hand, of many conflicts in different parts of the world and, on the other, of new migratory movements directly linked to the effects of climate change. The European Economic...

Carney budget offers billions in tax incentives to spur investment in economy

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Federal government aims for $500 billion in new private sector investments over the next five years Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled its first budget Tuesday. Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images...

Morning Mail: Reddit to be banned for under-16s, Commonwealth Bank gets a Shonky, Dick Cheney dies

Morning everyone. Reddit has been added to the list of sites barred to under-16s from December as the Albanese government seeks to stop children seeing “harmful content”. In other news, we have this year’s Shonky awards for companies and products...

The Impact Of Tech On Geopolitics: Why Business Needs To Rethink Risk

Co-authored by John Lindsay* symbol of geopolitics in the world with chess pieces. 3D illustration. getty Businesses today face a broader range of risks than ever before. Ongoing geopolitical crises, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with...

US Climate Groups Ready To Battle Trump Policies At UN Climate Summit COP30

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. On the eve of COP30, the US has announced that none of its officials will attend the climate talks, which will be set in Brazil’s Amazonian city of Belém. Oh, yeah: the...