Giorno: 24 Febbraio 2023

US Unveils New Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia on Ukraine War Anniversary

Read More The United States has announced sweeping new sanctions on Russia and its partners on the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration said on Feb. 24 that it would implement increased tariffs and export controls against critical Russian sectors in order to break the regime’s ability to continue its war […]

North Korea Tests 4 Cruise Missiles as US, South Korea Hold Tabletop Drill

Read More North Korea test-fired four strategic cruise missiles on Thursday in a show of its nuclear combat force, its state media said on Friday, as South Korea and the United States began tabletop exercises this week. The launching drill, which involved four “Hwasal-2” strategic cruise missiles, was held in the vicinity of Kim Chaek […]

10 Killed in Riots in Indonesia’s Restive Papua Province

Read More JAYAPURA, Indonesia—Ten people were killed and more than 20 others wounded in a riot in Indonesia’s Papua Province, police said on Friday. The riots began Thursday afternoon in Wamena town in the Jayawijaya district of Papua, the country’s easternmost Province, amid reports of a child kidnapping. Local police who had responded to a […]

Bank of Japan’s Next Chief Says Monetary Easing Policy Still Necessary

Read More Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor nominee Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that maintaining Japan’s monetary easing policy is necessary to support the economy, despite the side effects it has on financial intermediation. At a confirmation hearing in parliament, Ueda said that he believed it is “appropriate” to continue monetary easing to achieve the […]

Russia Working with Iran, North Korea on New Arms Deals: White House

Read More Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L), who arrived to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), meets with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 23, 2015. (REUTERS/Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/Kremlin/File Photo} Russia is working with Iran and North Korea to increase its military capabilities and improve performance in its attempted conquest of […]

Charming off-roader is a good buy: New Mahindra Scorpio N makes a strong case

Read More Mahindra has been a hot topic of discussion recently with the release of the XUV700, as the new badge has brought with it an attitude adjustment. These cars have upped their aesthetic appeal and are becoming increasingly desirable. And now, Mahindra has launched its all-new flagship model, the Scorpio N (Nth), which combines […]

Trust me, I have a plan, say Nigerian presidential hopefuls

Read More The new Nigerian president, whoever he is, has plenty of work to do. But there are two issues that have dominated the campaign season.  The first is the chronic insecurity which has worsened over the last decade. Last year alone, more than 8 000 people were killed by armed groups such as Boko Haram […]