The US vice president addressed ongoing coronavirus test kit shortages amid the spread of omicron US Vice President Kamala Harris shrugged off a question about Americans having trouble securing a coronavirus test, suggesting a simple Google search was an optimal solution to the problem. Appearing on NBC’s ‘Today’ show on Thursday, Harris was asked by […]
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Struggling to get recruits, US Army raises enlistment bonus
Maximum payout for new troops is being raised to $50,000 in hopes that extra cash will help get critical jobs filled The US Army has reportedly increased its largest enlistment bonus by 25% as it tries to overcome pandemic-related disruptions and entice recruits amid fierce competition to fill key positions. The maximum bonus has been […]
Lebanon to receive $1.1bn from IMF reserve to help its struggling economy after forming government following 13-month deadlock
The Lebanese government has said it will receive $1.135 billion in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights as the newly formed government tries to tackle the worst economic collapse in decades. On Monday, Lebanon’s Finance Ministry said in a statement that the central bank would be receiving $1.135 billion in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) […]