Category: State

  • Sec State Blinken said on Sunday that Iran & Hezbollah attack on Israel could start Monday

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  • Islamic State Demands Sharia Law-Compliant Crypto For Funding Terror Activities

    In a surprising development, the Islamic State (ISIS) group announced Now he calls for the use of cryptocurrencies. A new report has revealed that ISIS supports its terrorist operations as long as they adhere to Islamic law. Compiled by UN Analytical Support Research by the UN Sanctions Monitoring Team indicates…

  • Islamic State Demands Sharia Law-Compliant Crypto For Funding Terror Activities

    In a surprising development, the Islamic State (ISIS) group announced Now he calls for the use of cryptocurrencies. A new report has revealed that ISIS supports its terrorist operations as long as they adhere to Islamic law. Compiled by UN Analytical Support Research by the UN Sanctions Monitoring Team indicates…

  • California wildfire now fourth-largest in state history, hot weather offers no relief By Reuters

    By Rich Mackay (Reuters) – More than 6,000 firefighters in California’s Central Valley continued to battle the largest wildfire in the United States on Saturday, which has made its way into the history books as the state’s fourth-largest on record. Meteorologists said there was little to no rain Saturday due…

  • Lawmakers shine spotlight on Sh400bn State service fees

    Government agencies, which collect about Sh400 billion annually in fees for government services, are facing increasing scrutiny over changes proposed by lawmakers aimed at improving accountability in spending public funds. A committee report submitted to the National Assembly has referred to a change in the law governing how ministerial allocations…

  • State eyes Sh20bn cut in equitable revenue share for counties

    The government is targeting to deduct Sh20.12 billion from the funds allocated to counties as a fair share of revenue collected nationally in the current financial year following the rejection of the 2024 Finance Bill. The planned reduction involves a proposed amendment to the Revenue Sharing Act 2024, which will…

  • State buys new ID printing machine amid delay complaints

    The government has purchased a new machine to print national identity cards, hoping to avoid a crisis caused by delays in issuing important documents. Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services Julius Pittock said in an update on Monday that since the introduction of the digital ID in November last…

  • State Street Is Exploring a Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposits Launch: Report

    State Street Corp., a major Boston-based firm in traditional finance, is exploring launching its own stablecoin and tokenized deposits to improve payment settlement using blockchain technology. According to Bloomberg a report On Wednesday, the bank made active efforts to integrate into the cryptocurrency space. State Street Seeks Digital Expansion In…

  • Respite for State as judges suspend own ruling nullifying SHIF health plan

    A three-judge panel of the Supreme Court has halted its decision to repeal health laws after the attorney general’s office claimed the repeal would leave a vacuum in the health sector. Justices Alfred Mabia, Robert Limo and Dr. Freda Mugambi suspended their ruling for 45 days to allow the Attorney…

  • Bonafide 2024 State of Menopause survey: Women want more employer support

    Not only does a lack of workplace accommodations for menopausal employees harm their mental and physical health, it can also harm their careers, according to a new survey of thousands of women experiencing menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms. Women’s healthcare company good well More than 2,000 American women between the ages…

  • Wolfe downgrades State Street to Underperform on constrained EPS growth

    The brokerage, which set a $73 price target for the asset management firm, said it sees significant upside risks to the stock. Consensus EPS estimates for 2026. Wolf added that the consensus currently points to a significant increase in earnings per share, with earnings per share in 2025 and 2026…

  • Big real estate stocks kick off H2 with loss as state of the sector weighs on sentiment

    ArLawKa AungTun/iStock via Getty Images Large real estate stocks started the second half of 2024 with a marginal weekly loss despite optimism surrounding interest rate cuts, as the state of the sector weighed on sentiment. S&P 500 Index Advanced 1.95% From last week, with Labor market data supports the case…

  • Microsoft hack affected Veterans Affairs and State Departments, government says

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and an arm of the U.S. State Department were among a growing list of Microsoft customers who have admitted they were affected by the tech giant’s hack blamed on Russian state-sponsored hackers. the US Agency for Global MediaThe State Department, part of the U.S.…

  • A Step Towards Cashless Society or Surveillance State?

    On June 25, the European Central Bank published an update on the two-year preparation phase for the central bank digital currency (CBD) euro, which ends in October 2025. The central bank said privacy and data protection were its top priorities, but there were a number of disturbing features of the…

  • A Step Towards Cashless Society or Surveillance State?

    On June 25, the European Central Bank published an update on the two-year preparation phase for the central bank digital currency (CBD) euro, which ends in October 2025. The central bank said privacy and data protection were its top priorities, but there were a number of disturbing features of the…

  • State Street Global Advisors And Galaxy Asset Management Join Hands On Digital Asset Investing

    The world of finance is undergoing a profound transformation, with the rapid emergence of digital assets and blockchain technology reshaping the investment landscape. As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature and gain mainstream acceptance, leading asset managers are realizing the enormous potential it holds. In a pioneering move, two industry…

  • State Street Global Advisors And Galaxy Asset Management Join Hands On Digital Asset Investing

    The world of finance is undergoing a profound transformation, with the rapid emergence of digital assets and blockchain technology reshaping the investment landscape. As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature and gain mainstream acceptance, leading asset managers are realizing the enormous potential it holds. In a pioneering move, two industry…

  • State eyes Sh56bn passport, immigration fees after Finance Bill fail

    The Treasury is targeting at least Sh55.8 billion in administrative fees and charges for services such as issuing national identity cards, passports, work permits and marriage certificates in the next financial year starting in July, up from Sh28.3 billion last year. The extra billions are crucial in a year when…

  • Turkey’s Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says By Reuters

    ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will deliver a speech at a Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the international crime watchdog to remove Turkey from the “grey list.” The decision to remove Turkey from this…

  • Modi’s govt calls on Indian state to look into Reuters report on Foxconn hiring By Reuters

    Written by Praveen Paramasivam, Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra BENGALURU (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government said on Wednesday it had asked Tamil Nadu state to submit a “detailed report” after a Reuters story revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn had refused to hire married women for iPhone assembly…