Russia economy meltdown as bonds crash and shopping centres face mass bankruptcy
The Union of Shopping Centres (STTs) estimates that half of the country’s shopping centres are facing high debt burdens. Many have taken out loans…
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Hope, Fear and Jealousy
How does one man consistently get it right in Earth’s most unpredictable political stage play? Meet Allan J. Lichtman, a historian with a seemingly…
Trump adviser Steve Bannon political persecution to avoid prison
New York. 23/6. With the clock ticking on when he must report to prison, former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Friday threw in an emergency motion to…
European Union Sets Date for Start for Member Negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union announced on Friday that it will begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova to join the 27-member political and economic bloc starting next…
The Economic Collapse of “The Putin System”
Moscow/Washington (13/6 – 29) We took a holiday from reality. Immanuel Niven, a mathematician and philosopher, has long been scrutinizing Russia’s economic landscape, and…
Moscow May Seize Private US Assets in Russia if US Seizes Frozen Reserves, Says Putin Ally
Russia may respond to any U.S. confiscation of its currency reserves frozen in the West by seizing the assets, including property and cash, of…
Donald Trump Media Firm Soars in Stock Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump’s media company soared as the firm made its formal debut on the stock market. Shares surged past $70 in early…
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for Tajikistan’s Thwarted Power Transition?
Infighting over the succession and growing frustration in the regions could shatter the stability that the Tajik president has been building for so many…
Canada Expands Probe of Asia Multilateral Bank
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — Canada is broadening a probe of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and freezing its participation in the multilateral organization indefinitely, the…
President Wickremesinghe Delivers IMF Deal for Sri Lanka
Copenhagen (13/11 – 37.5) When Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as Sri Lanka’s president in July after a popular uprising ousted his predecessor, the South…