Australia Threatens Meta, Google, TikTok with Tax Over News
Australia proposes new law forcing tech giants to pay news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on local revenue, aiming to revive commercial deals.
Australia proposes new law forcing tech giants to pay news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on local revenue, aiming to revive commercial deals.
The UAE's exit from Opec raises questions about the cartel's future. With Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices soar, but the cartel's influence wanes as members consider their options.
Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, calling for a nuclear deal as oil prices surge amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia unveils draft legislation to impose a 2.25% levy on tech giants' revenue if they fail to pay news publishers for journalism, aiming to raise up to $179 million annually.
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The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC on May 1, reducing the cartel's leverage over global oil markets and deepening rifts with Saudi Arabia.
The UAE's decision to leave OPEC disrupts the 65-year-old cartel that controls 40% of world oil production, with potential long-term effects on prices despite current Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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The United Arab Emirates announced its departure from OPEC, weakening the cartel's influence. The move reflects tensions with Saudi Arabia and the UAE's desire to increase oil production.
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The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC, effective May 1, after 60 years. The move aims for greater production flexibility amid Middle East energy disruptions.
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RecommendedThe United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from Opec after 60 years, citing national interest and market needs amid volatility from the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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The UAE has announced its departure from OPEC effective May 1, ending 59 years of membership amid Middle East energy supply shocks and production quota frustrations.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its departure from OPEC after nearly six decades, citing national interest and market needs amid the US-Israeli war with Iran and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Analysis reveals Middle East conflict may cost global economy $1tn while oil companies see huge profits. Climate group urges windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits.
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RecommendedThe United Arab Emirates has left OPEC, weakening the oil cartel and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the Iran war, a win for Trump who accused OPEC of inflating prices.
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Croatia and Bosnia signed an agreement to build a gas pipeline reducing Russian energy dependency, with US support and a potential $1.5 billion investment.
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The Trump administration is expected to announce a fresh round of tariffs under Section 301, targeting economies over forced labor and overproduction, as Americans struggle with inflation.
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