Biden admin imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on four Russian operatives tied to Navalny poisoning
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on four Russian operatives involved in the 2020 poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
2023-08-17 23:54
China Told State Banks to Escalate Yuan Intervention
Chinese authorities told state-owned banks to step up intervention in the currency market this week, in a push
2023-08-17 19:16
Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
2023-08-17 18:26
German cabinet OKs landmark bill over legal cannabis use
By Sarah Marsh and Andreas Rinke BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's cabinet passed a contentious bill on Wednesday to legalize recreational marijuana
2023-08-16 22:26
China’s Currency Defense in Focus as Rate-Cut Renews Yuan Stress
The People’s Bank of China is treading a fine line as it looks to bolster the economy without
2023-08-16 09:19
Afghanistan media guide
Notes on the media in Afghanistan and links to Afghan broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-15 19:46
Newly released video and sheriff's report reveal details of the night Rep. Ronny Jackson was detained at a rodeo
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was described as aggressive and threatening by members of law enforcement the night he was detained by authorities after assisting in a chaotic, confusing medical situation at a rodeo, according to a Texas sheriff's report.
2023-08-15 14:57
PBOC’s Yuan Fix Is Losing Its Bite as Bearish Sentiment Mounts
China’s yuan is plumbing fresh lows for the year with the central bank’s favorite tool for guiding the
2023-08-15 08:54
Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:46
Burning mangrove trees for a living: 'I'd quit tomorrow if I could'
Indonesia's mangrove forests are being felled to make charcoal - locals say they have to make a living.
2023-08-15 05:28
Russia rouble: No panic but currency fall will hurt
There's no sense of alarm in Moscow over the exchange rate slide but Russians will be adversely affected.
2023-08-14 23:47
Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar
The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.
2023-08-14 19:19