Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse – Sri Lanka votes in its first poll since the devastating economic collapse, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s recovery. The island nation, once a thriving tourist destination, has been grappling with crippling shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The …
Read More »NZ Pilot Freed: Phillip Mehrtens Safe After Papua Rebel Capture
NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by rebels in Papua ‘safe and well’ marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between the Indonesian government and the West Papua National Liberation Army (WPNA). Mehrtens, a pilot for a small Indonesian airline, was captured by the WPNA in February 2023 after his …
Read More »Trump Unlikely to Politicize the Fed: Senate Majority Needed
Trump unlikely to get a majority in the Senate needed to politicize the Fed – this statement holds weight in the current political landscape. The composition of the Senate, with its potential shifts in the 2024 elections, plays a crucial role in determining the fate of the Federal Reserve’s independence. …
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