14d ago
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley to cut about 2,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

Morgan Stanley is set to lay off approximately 2,000 employees later this month, representing roughly 2% to 3% of its global workforce—excluding financial advisers—in an effort to improve operational efficiency, according to a person familiar with the matter.

14d ago
Congo

Rebels' battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels withdrew from peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions on their leaders. With major battlefield wins, they demand more concessions. A surprise ceasefire call from Congo and Rwanda’s presidents may not impact the conflict, as mistrust stalls multiple peace efforts.

14d ago
AZERBAIJAN-UK

Azerbaijan FM briefed David Lammy on peace treaty with Armenia

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov briefed his British counterpart on the current situation in the region and the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Today, Bayramov held a telephone conversation with David Lammy, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs.