Profitloss Centerstage Events

The Ethiopian Airlines crash took center stage on Sunday,10 March 2019 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 1

A second adult patient, known as "the London patient," is...

A second adult patient, known as "the London patient," is declared HIV-free after receiving a bone marrow transplant from an HIV-resistant donor. The patient has been in remission for 18 months without taking HIV medication. This follows a similar case in Berlin ten years ago, showing the potential of stem cell treatments in achieving HIV remission.

Monday, 4 March, 2019

The US trade deficit reaches a 10-year high of $621...

The US trade deficit reaches a 10-year high of $621 billion in 2018, impacting President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce the deficit. Despite Trump's focus on reducing the gap, imports have increased more than exports, resulting in the widest trade deficit since the 2008 financial crisis. This data highlights the challenges faced in balancing trade relationships and reducing the US trade deficit.

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019

Venezuela experiences a major power blackout, affecting most of the...

Venezuela experiences a major power blackout, affecting most of the country, including the capital, Caracas. The blackout, which started on 7 March, has caused serious disruptions to essential services such as hospitals, industry, transport, and water supply. The blackout has persisted, with intermittent power outages, exacerbating the ongoing challenges faced by Venezuela's electricity sector.

Wednesday, 6 March, 2019

The entire coalition government of Finland resigns due to the...

The entire coalition government of Finland resigns due to the failure to deliver healthcare reform. The disagreement within the coalition over healthcare spending reduction led to the resignation, just a month before the general election. The interim government will serve until April. Welfare reforms have been contentious in Nordic countries, and Finland's reform efforts have faced significant obstacles in recent years.

Thursday, 7 March, 2019

Prime Minister of Peru, Cesar Villanueva, resigns following declining approval...

Prime Minister of Peru, Cesar Villanueva, resigns following declining approval ratings. Calls for government restructuring and dissatisfaction with President Martin Vizcarra's handling of various issues contributed to Villanueva's resignation. Vizcarra's approval rating had dropped seven percentage points, and he now faces criticism for not addressing other pressing problems and for his state visit instead of visiting flood-affected regions. Peru's leaders often reshuffle the cabinet when approval ratings decline.

Friday, 8 March, 2019

An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashes shortly after take-off from Addis...

An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashes shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew members on board. The crash involves a Boeing 737 Max-8 aircraft, which was only a few months old. This incident follows a previous crash involving the same model of the aircraft operated by Lion Air. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.

Saturday, 9 March, 2019

Prime Minister of Algeria, Ahmed Ouyahia, resigns following President Bouteflika's...

Prime Minister of Algeria, Ahmed Ouyahia, resigns following President Bouteflika's announcement that he won't seek reelection. He is replaced by Noureddine Bedoui. Ouyahia, a former Prime Minister, is considered close to Algeria's military and has been involved in the country's political landscape for decades. Bedoui, previously the Minister of the Interior and Local Authorities, assumes the role of Prime Minister during a time of mass demonstrations and political change in Algeria.

Sunday, 10 March, 2019