Profitloss Centerstage Events

The first ever arm show by Japan took center stage on Monday, 18 November 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 3

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah is appointed as the new Prime Minister...

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Kuwait, succeeding Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Sabah has previously held positions as deputy prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, and minister of state for cabinet affairs. His appointment comes after the resignation of his predecessor.

Monday, 18 November, 2019

The Sidama people in Ethiopia participate in a referendum for...

The Sidama people in Ethiopia participate in a referendum for further autonomy. If approved, the Sidama Zone will have authority over local taxes, education, security, and laws. The Ethiopian electoral board announces that the autonomy referendum passes with 98.5% support, granting the Sidama Zone increased self-governance.

Tuesday, 19 November, 2019

WeWork announces plans to lay off approximately 2,400 employees, around...

WeWork announces plans to lay off approximately 2,400 employees, around 17% of its workforce, in an effort to reduce losses following its failed initial public offering. Financial difficulties led to the need for downsizing, as WeWork faced mounting losses and struggled to meet severance costs. The company had around 14,500 employees before the layoffs.

Wednesday, 20 November, 2019

Amazon sues the United States Department of Defense over the...

Amazon sues the United States Department of Defense over the awarding of a $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft. Amazon alleges bias in the decision, citing CEO Jeff Bezos' criticism of President Donald Trump. The lawsuit reflects the ongoing competition and disputes within the cloud computing industry.

Thursday, 21 November, 2019

The United Kingdom misses the United Nations deadline to return...

The United Kingdom misses the United Nations deadline to return control of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. Mauritius accuses the UK of being an "illegal colonial occupier" after the UK refuses to recognize Mauritius' claim to sovereignty over the islands. The Chagos Islands, including Diego Garcia with a US military airbase, have been a subject of international dispute for several decades.

Friday, 22 November, 2019

A non-violent protest occurs during the Harvard-Yale football game as...

A non-violent protest occurs during the Harvard-Yale football game as students from both universities express their opposition to the use of endowments from fossil fuel companies. The scheduled protest leads to a one-hour game delay and several arrests. The demonstration highlights the ongoing activism and debate surrounding fossil fuel divestment in academic institutions.

Saturday, 23 November, 2019

Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, launches...

Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web, launches the Contract for the Web initiative to address issues like political manipulation, fake news, and privacy violations online. The scheme aims to tackle malign forces and promote a healthier internet environment.

Sunday, 24 November, 2019