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Wall Street’s got China’s currency ambitions all wrong
13d ago

Wall Street’s got China’s currency ambitions all wrong

Wall Street has operated on a flawed assumption about China’s financial intentions for nearly two Wall Street has spent nearly two decades operating on a flawed assumption about China’s financial intentions. Eventually, Beijing would want what Washington has: the world’s reserve currency, the deepest capital markets and the extraordinary geopolitical advantages that come with financial dominance. That theory increasingly looks wrong.

Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches
12d ago

Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches

South African authorities deployed police units to towns and cities nationwide. Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals. Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkee.

DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit with ‘happy dance’
12d ago

DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit with ‘happy dance’

Iran exited the tournament after drawing all three Group G matches. Iran barely missed out on reaching ​the knockout rounds of the tournament; they drew all three of their matches in Group G and finished ‌as the ninth-best third-place team after Austria scored a last-minute goal against Algeria in the ​final group-stage match.

Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes
13d ago

Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes

A 4. Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis growsA strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrified residents racing on to the streets five days after the twin earthquakes that killed 1,719 people, left tens of thousands missing and triggered a growing humanitarian emergency. The aftershock early on Monday – which the.

UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity
13d ago

UN welcomes extension of vital aid corridor amid rising insecurity

Sudan extended its aid corridor with neighboring Chad. The United Nations welcomed this decision. The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.

Middle East conflict leaves developing countries paying the price
13d ago

Middle East conflict leaves developing countries paying the price

Strikes involving the United States and Iran occurred over the weekend. With another weekend of strikes involving the United States and Iran, renewed diplomatic efforts on Monday have eased immediate fears of escalation, but the economic shockwaves are already taking a heavy toll on some of the world's poorest countries.

Iran Claims Sole Control Of Hormuz Strait As Truce Frays
14d ago

Iran Claims Sole Control Of Hormuz Strait As Truce Frays

Iran and the United States traded blame on June 28, accusing each other of A fragile truce between Iran and the United States appeared increasingly shaky early on June 28 as both sides accused one another of violating an interim agreement meant to halt months of fighting, amid renewed missile, drone, and air strikes across the Gulf region. Iran, US Trade Blame As Attacks Resume Despite Fragile Truce.

‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK
16d ago

‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK

Cape Verde's national football team drew against Spain and Uruguay in the World Cup. Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and UruguayWorld Cup live – latest updatesFor as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. Now, to her great delight, the tiny African island nation is finally centre stage.“Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel inc.

Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online
16d ago

Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online

Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groupsA rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insultin.

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term
17d ago

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

Zimbabwe's senate approved extending the presidential term, a move critics call a " Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on powerZimbabwe is on the brink of amending its constitution to give the president more time in office, a change that the government says will bring stability but that opponents have labelled a “constitutional coup”. The upper house of Zimbabwe’s parliament voted on Wednesday 75-4 in favour of the.

Venezuelans newly deported from US missing after hotel collapse
13d ago

Venezuelans newly deported from US missing after hotel collapse

Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States are missing after a hotel collapsed More than 100 people removed on ICE flight were being held in hotel in La Guaira when earthquakes struckMore than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’s e.

Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as man rescued from rubble after being
13d ago

Venezuela earthquakes aftershock hits near capital city as man rescued from rubble after being

Venezuela continues search efforts for earthquake survivors. At least 1,450 people are confirmed dead, with numbers expected to increase. The education ministry closed all schools until June 6 due to extensive damage. More search and rescue teams have arrived in the country. At least 1,450 are known to have died but the number is expected to riseAll schools in Venezuela will remain closed until at least 6 June due to the extensive damage caused by the earthquakes that struck last week, the country’s education ministry has said. The government has urged families to follow official channels to keep informed about the latest developments.

International rescue teams join the search for survivors as death toll surpasses 1,400
15d ago

International rescue teams join the search for survivors as death toll surpasses 1,400

International rescue teams joined the search for survivors in Venezuela after twin earthquakes on Wednesday Some 2,200 rescue workers from 27 countries have been deployed to Venezuela to locate people trapped under the rubble following the twin earthquakes on Wednesday, in a deployment supported and coordinated by the United Nations. International rescue teams join the search for survivors as earthquake deaths surpass 1,400.

Russia's Fuel Troubles Expose Central Asia's Energy Dependence
13d ago

Russia's Fuel Troubles Expose Central Asia's Energy Dependence

Russia's energy sector disruptions, stemming from its war with Ukraine, are causing fuel prices to rise across Central Asia. Governments in the region are now seeking alternative energy sources to meet demand. The disruptions to Russia's energy sector due to its war with Ukraine are having a ripple effect in Central Asia, with fuel prices rising across the region and governments scrambling to find alternative sources to meet demand.

Serbian President Vucic Says He Will Step Down, Call Early Elections
14d ago

Serbian President Vucic Says He Will Step Down, Call Early Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on June 27 his intent to At a pro-government rally on June 27, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he intends to resign soon and call early presidential and parliamentary elections, without giving a specific date. A mass student-led protest movement has been demanding snap elections since 2024.

UN evacuates 2,500 seafarers before attack freezes rescue operation
16d ago

UN evacuates 2,500 seafarers before attack freezes rescue operation

The United Nations maritime agency evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from The United Nations’ maritime agency said on Friday that it had successfully evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending the operation, after an attack on a commercial vessel exposed uncertainty over who can guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Digital surveillance is breaking activist mental health
19d ago

Digital surveillance is breaking activist mental health

Digital surveillance inflicts deep human wounds. Digital surveillance does much more than steal data. It inflicts deep human wounds; it stops people from safely developing and expressing their identities, breeds trauma that can last for generations, and fractures the human mind.

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