Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating From AAA to AA+
The US government’s credit rating has been downgraded following concerns over the state of the country’s finances and its debt burden. Fitch, one of…
Economy
De-radicalisation of Ideology Is the Best Way to Tackle Islamic Terrorism: Sri Lankan Expert
Colombo (25/7 – 30.77) In his book “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community,” terrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna emphasizes the…
UN Special Rapporteur: Tajikistan Violated Its International Obligations
Geneva, London (29/7 – 50) Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, condemned the arrest and imprisonment of journalists,…
Türkiye Sweetened by F-16s Approves Sweden NATO Membership
Frankfurt, Brussels (21/7 – 37) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again reversed course, approving Sweden’s bid to join the legacy European military…
Yellen Visits India Again to Promote Closer Ties and Tackle Global Economic Problems
On the heels of a trip to Beijing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in Asia for a series of Group of 20…
US Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan
The US Supreme Court has struck down US President Joe Biden’s proposal to wipe out billions in student debt. The 6-3 ruling effectively cancels…
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Psilocybin Legalization Bill
A Rhode Island legislative committee this week approved a bill to legalize the possession and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, making the state the latest…
Canadian lawyer allegedly tied to major fraud case joins new NOC program office
Libya’s state-owned oil company, the National Oil Corporation (NOC), had established last month a new program office, but multiple foreign press reports claim that one…
Legislative support critical for South Carolina to keep leading in EV and tech growth
South Carolina thrives as a tech hub, driving economic growth. Because of this our legislative focus should be on fostering new enterprises and promoting…
Economic and Financial Dialogue in Brussels Provides Set of Concrete Recommendations for Bosnia
Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Türkiye, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of…