Drugs seizure worth $1 billion unveiled
More than 30 metric tons of cocaine and marijuana have been seized by the US Coast Guard The US Coast Guard offloaded tons of illegal substances at Fort Lauderdale’s Port …
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UAE F&B imports from Latin America hit $1.9 billion in 2020
DUBAI, 17th February, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE’s food and beverage imports from Latin America reached US$1.9 billion in 2020 as the Gulf country expanded its efforts to enhance food …
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Biennial World Cup will create extra $4.4 billion in revenue: FIFA
Zurich [Switzerland], December 21 (ANI): FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday claimed staging the World Cup every two years would create an extra $4.4 billion in revenues for the world …
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$1.79 billion needed to help Venezuelan refugees and migrants
The increasing needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela have worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic, say UN rights experts. The number of Venezuelans worldwide who’ve gone on the run has …
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A Buffett-backed Brazilian fintech firm is reportedly planning a $2 billion US IPO
Nubank may be headed to Nasdaq. SOPA Images/Getty Images Brazilian digital bank Nubank, which has a multimillion-dollar investment from legendary investor Warren Buffett’s company, is planning an initial public offering …
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Brazil auctions Rio water concession for US$4 billion in win for Bolsonaro
SAO PAULO: Brazil raked in a larger-than-expected US$4 billion Friday (Apr 30) auctioning the operating rights to the Rio de Janeiro water and sewer system, a win for President Jair …
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FIFA estimates Covid-19 will cost global football $11 billion
FIFA on Wednesday put the cost of Covid-19 on football around the world at $11 billion in lost revenue. The pandemic has already led to over 150 football associations to …
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Australian regulator says Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit deal could harm competition
SYDNEY/BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australia’s antitrust regulator warned Google’s planned $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness tracker maker Fitbit (FIT.N) may give it too much of people’s data, potentially hurting competition in …
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Bankrupt Hertz to seize on speculation frenzy with $1 billion stock sale
FILE PHOTO: A logo of car rental company Hertz is seen on a building during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Nice, France, May 27, 2020. Picture taken with a …
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Just Eat Takeaway dip again after $7.3 billion U.S. Grubhub buy
FILE PHOTO: Signage for Just Eat is seen on the window of a restaurant in London, Britain, August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville. AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – European food-ordering firm Just Eat …
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