Toronto, Alaska (16/11 – 50) Our lives are being maneuvered and we are being manipulated by unelected, insidious forces, toward objectives not necessarily in the people’s interest. Now that the…
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When Corrupt Politicians Waltz into the Debt Trap
Toronto, Atlanta (28/11 – 20) A wise old expression intones “Behind every bad borrower is a bad lender”. Like many such cute, amusing aphorisms, it is accurate as far as…
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A Thai view on the Hamas-Israel war
The Palestinians’ longstanding and legitimate grievances have been irrevocably subverted by Hamas’ brazen attack against Israel on Oct 7. Unlike previous rounds of conflicts and clashes between Israel and the…
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FDA Warns Consumers Against Using 26 Eye Drop Products Because of Infection Risk
Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using a number of over-the-counter eye drops that may pose an infection risk, marking the latest of several alerts this year against artificial tears.…
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Tajikistan President’s Daughter Built Pharma Empire with Help from Daddy
Brussels (25/10 – 42.86) An independent investigation revealed the secretive daughter of Tajikistan’s president has quietly built a health-care empire that benefits from government largesse, state promotion, and lobbying from…
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Armenia Nationals Can Now Open Bank Accounts in Russia in Simplified Manner
The Russian government is simplifying the procedure for doing business in Russia for the citizens of a number of countries. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin informed during a consultation with…
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Not Out Crisis Yet, Says President In Budget Speech
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday presented his government’s 2024 budget, emphasising the need for tough reforms until the full recovery of the cash-strapped island nation’s economy. Although Sri…
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Misplaced Enthusiasm about a BRICS Currency
Toronto, Atlanta (10/11 – 50) As recently as the early 1980s, central bankers around the world could be heard moaning and groaning about having to hold physical gold reserves to…
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Remarkable Turnaround for Sri Lanka’s Tumultuous Economy
London (07/11 – 70) President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the helm of the United National Party (UNP), has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka’s tumultuous economy, tackling persistent challenges with…
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International Transport Corridor Expands to Link Europe, China Through Tajikistan
Berlin (05/11 – 40) The international transport corridor “Tajikistan-Europe” will be expanded. The initiative for the implementation of the “Crossroads of the World” project was announced at the IV International…