‘How the hell dare he’: Biden defends memory after special counsel report | Politics News
US president says his memory is ‘fine’ after special counsel report says he could not recall the year his son died. United States President Joe…
In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin says Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine | News
Russian leader says deal to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich possible after ‘reciprocal steps’. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that defeating Russia…
Pakistan election 2024: Live results | Elections News
About 128 million voters were registered to vote in national and state elections amid political and economic challenges. Pakistan is counting votes in a general election marred…
Beware of the ‘Lame-Duck’ Period in Indonesia Post-2024 Election
Term lame–duck sessionis familiar to the public, especially among those involved in the world of politics and law. A ‘lame-duck’ is a transition period in…
S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state | Politics News
In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel’s war on Gaza. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his…
Israel escalates Rafah bombardment as US warns of a ‘disaster’ | Israel War on Gaza News
Israeli forces bombed areas in the southern border city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s internally displaced population is sheltering, as the United…
Asian regional security architecture is emerging
Asian regional security architecture is emerging with the above three legs reinforcing, supplementing and interchanging in a creative response to the rapidly transforming international environment,…
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’ | Politics News
Kremlin said the two spoke about creating a ‘multipolar, fairer world order’ in face of US-led efforts to contain their countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Asset classes priced most (and least) for a hard landing
Breadcrumb Trail LinksInvestorGold, investment-grade credit, Treasuries and commodities have the best risk/reward profile right nowPublished Feb 08, 2024 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 4…
Pakistan voting ends, results expected soon, amid charges of manipulation | Elections News
Lahore, Pakistan — Amidst raucous protests of pre-poll manipulation, mobile service suspension and bomb blasts in the country which killed at least nine people, Pakistan’s…
New CRA rules around work from home make it harder to claim expenses
Breadcrumb Trail LinksWorkTaxesPersonal FinanceJamie Golombek: The 'simplified method' of claiming home-office expenses is no longer available for the 2023 tax yearPublished Feb 08, 2024 • …
Pakistan’s Discrimination Against Gilgit-Baltistan Invokes Mass Protests
Those residing in Gilgit-Baltistan and other parts of Kashmir under the control of Pakistan have carried out mass protests in freezing temperatures since late December.…
Poll observers say Azerbaijan presidential vote marred by irregularities | Elections News
Ilham Aliyev wins expected landslide victory, but OSCE monitors say vote was ‘restrictive’ and ‘not competitive’. Election observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation…
Why Environmental Cause -not gimmicks, is the key to increase voters’ turnout among Indonesian youth
Ahead of presidential and regional elections which will be held simultaneously nationwide on 14 February 2024, various political parties are trying to appeal to Indonesian…
Five killed in clashes with police as protests rock Haiti | Protests News
Five armed environmental protection agents were killed in clashes with police near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as violent protests seeking the removal of Prime Minister Ariel…
The significance of China’s exclusion of nine military officials from its parliament
We can analyze China’s move to exclude nine military officials from its parliament and its motives, especially since among them are four generals from the…
Malaysia says it recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months | Corruption News
The Southeast Asian nation is trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund. Malaysia has announced the recovery of…
A reflection on William Burns’ remarks on Russia and China
William J. Burns is a high-ranking career diplomat for more than two decades and well-educated professional in his current job of analyzing intelligence. As he…
Climate change is fueling the disappearance of the Aral Sea. It’s taking residents’ livelihoods, too
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Victoria MilkoPublished Feb 07, 2024 • Last updated 27 minutes ago • 6 minute read Article contentMUYNAK,…
Saudi Arabia under the rule of Mohammad bin Salman
Under the de facto leadership of Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS), Saudi Arabia, dubbed the “undisputed leader of the Middle East,” has amassed the greatest economy…