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Russian Investigation Confirms Putin’s Son Was Born In Switzerland

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:58

By Elena Servettaz The Dossier Center, a website specialised in tracking the criminal activities of people connected to the Kremlin, has confirmed that one of the sons of Russian President Vladimir Putin was born in Switzerland in 2015. The report,…

Reading The UAE’s Outreach To The Taliban’s Islamic Emirate In Afghanistan – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:42

By Kabir Taneja This month, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)formally accepted, for the second time in its history, a Taliban regime as the valid in-power political actor in Kabul. The Taliban-run interim government of the so-called Islamic Emirate of…

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI In The Balance – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:40

By Meghna Pradhan There has been a rising alarm regarding the scale at which Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology now permeates every aspect of modern life. Critical sectors like military, healthcare and finance, which once relied on human judgement,…

China–Philippines Trust In Troubled Waters – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:38

By Abdul Rahman Yaacob China and the Philippinesreached a dealin July 2024 to enable the continuation of Philippine resupply missions at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation reached new heights in June when Manila…

Democracy’s Damndest Defamation – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:36

In a democracy, people automatically become liable for whatever the government inflicts upon them. Many of the most deadly errors of contemporary political thinking stem from the notion that in a democracy the government is the people and vice versa, so…

How The FAA Is Keeping Flying Cars In Science Fiction – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:29

By Maxwell Tabarrok Flying cars are used as a synecdoche for all of the 20th-century sci-fi dreams that never came true. But they shouldn’t be grouped with moon cities or Dyson spheres. Private, point-to-point aircraft as cheap as a Chevy Tahoe could…

Entertainment Weaponized – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:21

One of the most widely used means the tyrannical globalists employ, to lull the populace into a state of anaesthesia as far as the goings-on behind the scenes are concerned, has to do with ‘entertainment’ of the kind one finds in the realm of streaming…

‘Reagan’ Biopic Fails The Man And The Moviegoer – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:16

By Jack Butler It’s fitting that Ronald Reagan spent many years of his all-American life in Hollywood. His trajectory — from small-town boy in Illinois to lifeguard to Eureka College football player to actor to TV pitchman to governor to president —…

Fed Rate Cuts May Help Revive Bond Flows To Emerging, Developing Economies – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:13

Capital flows to emerging market and developing economies went through several boom-bust cycles in recent decades, often partlydrivenby external developments such as monetary policy decisions in major advanced economies. During the recent global monetary…

America Now Has Fewer Employed Workers Than It Did A Year Ago – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:08

By Ryan McMaken According tothemost recent report from the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added 142,000 jobs during August while the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2 percent. Since the highly disappointing July…

Why US Workers Are Far Better Off Than Four Years Ago – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 23:02

This is not a tough one. First and foremost, workers are better off today because they overwhelmingly have jobs if they want them. They also are getting higher pay, even after adjusting for inflation. And they tell us they are much more satisfied at their…

Ukrainian Advance In Kursk Oblast Creating A New Reality In Russia Itself – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:57

The Kremlin has continued to lie about the Ukrainian advance in Kursk Oblast and Western analysts have dismissed it as a tactical move to draw off Russian forces from Ukraine or to create a more favorable negotiation position for Kyiv in talks with Moscow,…

Why An Israel-Iran War Is More Likely Than Not – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:52

By Abdulrahman Al-Rashed The Gaza war appears to be nearing its end with signs of agreements emerging, Hamas and Israel being closer in distance and Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah announcing that there will be no retaliatory conflict for the deaths of…

Kyiv Regime Shuffles Cabinet Like Deckchairs On The Titanic – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:51

Dozens of ministers and senior officials in the NATO-backed Kyiv regime have tendered their resignations ahead of a chaotic reshuffle. The political scrambling is comparable to the chaotic retreat of Ukrainian troops in the Donbass. Among those falling…

The Decline Of The US Empire: Where Is It Taking Us All? – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:48

The evidence suggests that empires often react to periods of their own decline by over-extending their coping mechanisms. Military actions, infrastructure problems, and social welfare demands may then combine or clash, accumulating costs and backlash…

Trump, Harris Offer Different Futures For Ukraine As They Vie For US Presidency – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:45

By Anita Powell Ukraine faces wildly different prospects under a potential Trump or Harris presidency — but analysts say it's clear Kyiv is not waiting for November to let its fate be decided. Still, in this ancient capital that is no stranger to the…

As China Buys Less Oil, Angola Struggles To Repay Debt

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:44

Angola’s long-running financial relationship with China has been built on a simple equation: Angola would repay its growing Chinese debt with oil, a strategy that became known as the Angola Model. The strategy is faltering, however, as China has begun…

Clues Show Huang Ping Was Chinese Diplomat Directing New York Official

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:41

By Jane Tang Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, appears to have received direct orders and bribes from a top Chinese diplomat, according to evidence in the Justice Department’s list of allegations against her. Sun, 41, was arrested…

Slovenia’s Nominee For European Commissioner Withdraws Candidacy

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:37

By Nicholas Wallace and Nicoletta Ionta (EurActiv) -- Tomaž Vesel, Slovenia’s nominee for European commissioner, has withdrawn his candidacy amid pressure from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Slovenian government sources confirmed on…

Austin Says Using US Weapons For Long-Range Strikes No Game Changer In Ukraine

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:35

(RFE/RL) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on September 6 that no single military weapon will be decisive for Ukraine to defeat Russia's full-scale invasion and that the use of donated U.S. weapons for long-range strikes into Russia would not…

The Horn Of Africa States: Misguided Investments In The Region – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:33

The world knows that the Red Sea and hence its littoral countries on both banks, thereof, are important and form part of the critical elements for a safe maritime space with respect to international trade and its chain supplies. The countries of Arabia,…

Astrophysics: AI Shines A New Light On Exoplanets

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:32

Researchers from LMU, the ORIGINS Excellence Cluster, the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), and the ORIGINS Data Science Lab (ODSL) have made an important breakthrough in the analysis of exoplanet atmospheres. Using…

Keys To Building Human Bridges To The Past – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:29

Human technologies have continued to evolve exponentially since the end of the Paleolithic: today we are using them to learn more about the past. Scientific breakthroughs about human origins have captured the curiosity of audiences eager to learn more…

Can The Three Abrahamic Religions Live In Harmony? – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:28

A recent study of 247 professional musicians found that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods of prolonged stress at work. The study underscores the importance of…

Kazakhstan: Russian Scholar Finds West Kazakhs And All Other Kazakhs To Be Descendants Of Different Ethnicities – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:26

In Tatarstan, a Russian autonomic republic, there lives a man of advanced age who had much to do with the restoration of historical truth about the Nogais, a distinct ethnic group formed after the disintegration of the Golden Horde. It's about Marcel…

Pope Francis Lands In Papua New Guinea For Apostolic Journey To The Peripheries

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:25

(UCA News) -- Amid tight security and an anxious congregation, Pope Francis touched down on schedule in Port Moresby on Sept. 6 evening to start a four-day tour that will also take him to the peripheries of the Church in the Christian-majority Papua New…

Chemical Cocktail Of Micropollutants Amplified The Effect Of Algal Toxins Causing Mass Fish Mortality On The River Oder In 2022

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:22

Summer 2022’s environmental disaster led to the death of up to 60 per cent of fish biomass and up to 85 per cent of mussel and snail biomass in the River Oder. In August 2022, the UFZ set up an interdisciplinary ad hoc working group together with…

US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:21

Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research – and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future. The…

The Story Of Balochistan: Untapped Potential And Misunderstood Realities – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:19

Balochistan is not just a story of issues and problems; but a story of hope and opportunities too. Balochistan, the largest province in Pakistan, is one of the richest provinces in natural resources. It is geographically located in a very important…

Pakistan: PSX Benchmark Index Up 0.5%WoW – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 22:17

The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained range-bound during the week ended on September 6, 2024 as investors opted for wait and see policy and unfolding of the key events, including IMF executive board’s approval and the rebalancing of the FTSE. The market…

Indonesia And BRICS: Should Indonesia Join Or Not? – Analysis

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Published: September 6, 2024 16:02

The bloc composed of Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) has emerged as one of the most influential economic and political alliances in the 21st century. With a combined GDP of over $25 trillion, BRICS represents a significant force in…

Indonesia’s New President Will Be Active On The World Stage – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 16:01

When Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president, the southeast Asian archipelago nation, with the world's fourth largest population, stands ready to expand its role on the world stage. This leadership strategy is part…

Biden Administration Announces Additional $250 Mln Security Assistance For Ukraine

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:59

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced Friday additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.  This announcement is the Biden Administration's sixty-fifth tranche of equipment to be provided from DoD inventories for…

Secretary General In Oslo, Welcomes Norway’s Long-Term Commitment To Ukraine

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:58

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on Friday (6 September 2024), to discuss continued support to strengthen Ukraine’s defences. Mr Stoltenberg praised Norway’s significant role in the…

The Sociology Of Rape – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:57

Punishment for rape is no panacea as its roots lie deep in social, cultural and economic conditions which need to be changed if the safety of women is to be ensured. On Tuesday, September 3, the West Bengal State Assembly unanimously passed the…

Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart And The Pathologies Of Mining – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:56

Power should only ever be vested carefully, and certainly not in the hands of mining magnate Gina Rinehart, a creature so comically absurd as to warrant immediate dismissal in any respectable commentary. But Australia’s richest human being demands to be…

Revealing The Truth Behind The Rise Of Tax Multilateralism – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:53

The ups and downs of trade multilateralism, following the 2008 global financial crisis, has produced the rise of tax multilateralism. Over the last decade, one of the biggest reforms in tax multilateralism is the global tax deal. Through the Organization…

Our Ambassador, Myanmar’s Voice: The Struggle To Be Heard At The UN – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:52

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Myanmar is enduring a crisis that threatens the lives of millions and destabilizes the region. The military coup of February 2021 abruptly ended the country's fragile journey toward democracy, plunging it into chaos and…

Political Polarization And Manipulation: Impact Of Disinformation On Political Conflicts In Libya – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:50

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned reports as part of a larger disinformation campaign aimed at misleading the Libyan public and diverting their attention from their rightful demands for political and economic reforms. …

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) In Gwadar? – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:48

The $62bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), formally launched in 2015 was to be a “Game-Changer” for Pakistan’s economy. It included the construction of a flagship seaport Gwadar, power plants and road networks across the South Asian country. The…

Kyrgyzstan: Overturn Decision To Liquidate Kloop Media – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:47

Kyrgyzstan’s authorities should retract their decision to liquidate theaward-winninginvestigative outlet Kloop Media, eight international human rights groups said today. On August 29, 2024, Kloop Media Public Foundationreportedthat Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme…

Wrong Smoking Priorities For Teens – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:44

“I want to be unequivocally clear that this continued decline in e-cigarette use among our nation’s youth is a monumental public health win,” said Brian King, the director of the Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco division. He was celebrating the news…

Homegrown Strength: India’s Naval Innovations Dwarf The Pakistan-China Alliance – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:43

India's naval shipbuilding and weapon development programmes have emerged as significant strategic assets, highlighting the country's growing self-reliance in maritime security. As India's naval power surges, Pakistan's reliance on China for military…

India Is Far Behind China In Naval Power- OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:39

India's two frigates are central to the country's ability to launch nuclear weapons from land, sea and air. India’s recent launch of its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine may have boosted its deterrence capabilities, but analysts say the…

Indian Foreign Policy: Strategic Autonomy Or Play Of Deceit – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:38

In the middle of the crises between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Palestine, India's foreign policy of non-alignment stands out. Many are concerned about Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Kyiv, which occurred at the tail end of August. The Indian…

Pakistan: Cement Offtakes Decline By 26%YoY – OpEd

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Published: September 6, 2024 15:36

According AKD Securities, cement dispatches for August 2024 were reported at 3.37 million tons, posting a 26%YoY decline, largely attributed to a slowdown in construction activity, exacerbated by heavy monsoon rains. Cement dispatches for the month…

The Difficult Journey To Trust In Conflict-Affected Societies – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:57

By Dr Simone Bunse Trust—a crucial ingredient of peaceful coexistence—is sparse worldwide. In many African and Latin American countries,less than 10 per centof people agreed in a 2022 survey with the statement ‘most people can be trusted’. Perhaps…

Ukraine Military Situation: Drones Target Russia’s Energy Infrastructure – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:50

By Can Kasapoğlu 1. Battlefield Assessment: Russian Forces Threaten Pokrovsk Ukraine’s defensive position near Pokrovsk, a city in the country’s east, continued to deteriorate as Russian combat formations moved to withinsix milesof the town. The…

The Energy And Climate Diplomacy Of The New European Commission – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:42

By Gonzalo Escribano and Lara Lázaro Touza This document contributes to the analysis ofthe energy and climate diplomacy prioritiesof the EU during the new 2024-29 political cycle, from a Spanish perspective. It contains the following key messages: (a)…

Why Corporate America Is Finally Retreating From Social Activism – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:32

By Jon Miltimore In January,Axiosreported a developing trend in corporate America: corporations across the United States were backing away from DEI, which had become a “minefield” for companies. Following a multi-year boom in the Diversity, Equity,…

Maghreb Migrations: How North Africa And Europe Can Work Together On Sub-Saharan Migration – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:28

By Tasnim Abderrahim  The end of an era In what may be the first gathering of its kind, in April 2024, the president of Tunisia, the president of Algeria, and the head of Libya’s presidential council convened in Tunis. They had come together for an…

Kamalanomics: More Inflation For America – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:19

In a recent interview with CNN, Kamala Harris said that Bidenomics is working and that she is “proud of bringing inflation down.” However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published the latest CPI at 2.9%, despite annual inflation being 1.4% when she took…

Venezuela: HRW Decries Brutal Crackdown On Protesters, Voters

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:13

Venezuelan authorities are committing widespread human rights violations against protesters, bystanders, opposition leaders, and critics following the July 28, 2024, presidential election, Human Rights Watch said. Concerned governments should push for…

Why Ukraine Invaded Russia – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:10

Russia has more arms and more soldiers. It is spending more than twice as much as Ukraine on the military. It has managed to survive the world’s economic sanctions. It has plenty of energy, compared with Ukraine, which is facing a very cold winter as a…

Free Speech Opponents Are Coming for Elon Musk – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:05

By Graham J Noble The enemies of free speech have relentlessly targeted Elon Musk since he acquired Twitter, rebranded it to X, and did away with the politically driven censorship that was once rife on the platform. The Australian government has been…

China’s World Buddhist Forum Aimed At Boosting Soft Power – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:03

By Dickey Kundol and Tenzin Dickyi China will host a global Buddhist conference in October that experts and rights activists outside the country say is aimed atboosting its soft power in Asia and build on its narrative that it hasgreater influence over…

China Calls For Elections To Defuse Myanmar Civil War – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:01

By Antonio Graceffo In July, the CCPinvitedleaders from four of Myanmar’s political parties to Beijing as part of China’s push for elections in Myanmar. Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing haspromisedelections in 2025, and China haspledgedits support. However,…

Americans Turn Against Childhood Vaccines: Will Politicians End The Mandates? – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 23:00

A Gallup poll conducted in July found for the first time that less than a majority of surveyed Americans think that it is “extremely important” that parents have their children vaccinated. Only 40 percent of polled individuals agreed with this assessment…

An Insight Into Tasks For The Forthcoming BRICS Summit – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:56

An in-depth analysis of the historical dynamics indicated BRICS, an informal association consisting Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa plus its newly-incorporated four members, are gearing to launch its own payment system, definitely dealing a…

International Expansion Of Chinese Payment Institutions Presents Fresh Challenges For Regulation – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:52

By Xu Zijie In recent years, China's cross-border payment industry has experienced rapid growth. According to a report on the development trends and investment outlook for the global and Chinese payment-as-a-service industry from 2024 to 2029 by the…

The Lowdown On Ukraine’s Biggest Wartime Government Shake-Up – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:49

By Roksolana Bychai (RFE/RL) -- With Russia’s full-scale invasion at 30 months and counting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is trying to shake things up – on the battlefield and in the halls of power in Kyiv. In early August, Ukraine…

When Algorithms Fail To Account For Human Nuance – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:47

By Rafael Hernandez de Santiago In Techville, a city celebrated for its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ethos, this summer’s tourism scene has turned into an ironic spectacle of overreach and misjudgment.  Virtua-Explorer, the city’s…

Former EU Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier Appointed French Prime Minister

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:43

By Théo Bourgery-Gonse (EurActiv) -- At long last, President Emmanuel Macron has picked former EU Brexit negotiator and French presidential candidate Michel Barnier to become France’s prime minister on Thursday (5 September). 60 days since no clear…

Hasina Must ‘Keep Quiet,’ Bangladesh Interim Govt Chief Yunus Tells India

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:40

By Shailaja Neelakantan and Ashif Entaz Rabi Ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina must “keep quiet” while in India and New Delhi has been told to ensure that the ex-PM stays silent until she is brought to Dhaka to be tried, Muhammad Yunus, her…

Hamas, Israel Trade Blame For Lack Of Cease-Fire As US Maintains Deal Is Near

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:35

The Hamas militant group Thursday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of working to prevent a cease-fire deal for the war in Gaza, a day after Netanyahu said Israel will combine military pressure with a firm stance on its demands. A Hamas…

In The Battle Against Inflation, We’ve Already Gone The Last Mile – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:33

Peter Coy had a somewhat bizarrecolumnin the New York Times this week warning us that even though we have gotten rid of most of the pandemic inflation with little rise in unemployment, “any further decline in inflation may not be as painless.” The column…

Iran Says US Seizure Of Venezuelan Plane Poses Threat To Airspace Peace

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:31

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the recent move by the US government to seize a plane used by the Venezuelan president, saying it poses a threat to the peace and security of the airspace. “The Islamic Republic of Iran, while stressing the…

War On Children: Gaza Kids Are Unvaccinated, Hungry And Orphaned – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:29

The Israeli war on Gaza hasbecomea war on Palestinian children. This was as true on October 7 as it is today. On August 17, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a seven-day ceasefire to allow children in Gaza to be vaccinated against polio.…

Harris Leads Trump Among Catholic Voters, Per EWTN News/RealClear Poll

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:28

By Matthew Bunson Vice President Kamala Harris leads among Catholic voters over former president Donald Trump, according to the findings of a new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Researchsurveytwo months away from the presidential election. The poll,…

War Dogs: How WWI Led To The Military Working Dog Program

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:25

By Katie Lange Canines have been used in battle going back to ancient times, and they've been a part of just about every U.S. engagement since the founding of the country. The Defense Department's current military working dog program is one of the best…

Hit Or Miss: Collisions Affect Raptors On A Global Scale

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:22

What do windows, vehicles, power lines, fences, communication towers, wind turbines, and airfields all have in common? They block the flight path of raptors — sometimes with fatal consequences. According to a new Conservation Letter published in theJournal…

The Roman Siege Of Masada Lasted Just A Few Weeks, Not Several Years

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:21

Researchers from the Sonia & Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University used a range of modern technologies, including drones, remote sensing, and 3D digital modeling, to generate the first objective, quantified analysis of the Roman…

Recreational Tubing, Swimming Leaves An Impact On Streams

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:19

How does your dip in a local watering hole affect the stream’s chemistry? Researchers who previously analyzed the impact of people swimming and tubing on a Colorado creek report updated observations inACS ES&T Water.They find that these recreational…

How Parrotfish Promote Coral Health

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:18

Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose not to. In a new study published in the journal Ecology, a CU Boulder researcher and his collaborator revealed that the spotlight…

Gravitational Waves Unveil Previously Unseen Properties Of Neutron Stars

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:17

A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the workings of the universe and also could help drive future technology, said the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign physics…

Pioneering Report Exposes Worsening Health Threats Of Climate Change In UK

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:14

A new report has revealed for the first time the wide-ranging and increasing health dangers posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change deepen. The review, published today inThe Lancet Planetary Healthand led by the…

Queen Conch Populations In Marine Reserves Replenish Populations Beyond Reserve In The Bahamas

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:13

A new study published in Conservation Science and Practice uncovers how breeding populations of queen conch (Aliger gigas) within a protected marine reserve, where fishing is prohibited, sustain populations beyond the borders of the reserve. This research,…

Pregnant Women Exposed To PFAS May Be At Risk For Obesity, Heart Disease Later In Life

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:12

Women with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may experience long-term weight gain and heart problems later in life, according to new research published inThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. PFAS…

Miniature Treadmills Accelerate Studies Of Insects Walking

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Published: September 5, 2024 22:10

Fruit flies walking on miniature treadmills are helping scientists learn how the nervous system enables animals to move in an unpredictable and complex world. Insights from using these fruit fly-sized treadmills were reported in Current Biology, a Cell…

UN’s Guterres Underlines Support For China-Africa Partnership

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:37

Joint efforts by China and Africa can spark new momentum for development on the continent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, at a high-level meeting in Beijing.  The UN chief underlined the global body's support for this…

Putin’s Mediation Proposal: Can China, Brazil, And India Navigate The Ukraine Crisis? – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:29

Introduction In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forward a proposal to address the protracted conflict in Ukraine through the involvement of three potential mediator countries: Brazil, China, and India. This…

Beyond The Bill: India’s Rape Culture And The Illusion Of Justice – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:18

The Aparajita Bill, a recent legislative measure in West Bengal, India, represents a superficial attempt to address the nation's endemic problem of sexual violence. While the bill's provisions for swift justice and severe punishments may provide a…

Indonesia’s Strategic Engagement With The Pacific In 2024: Leveraging MSG And PIF For Regional Stability – Analysis

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:15

Considering the evolving geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Indonesia finds itself in a crucial position in 2024. As a prominent nation within ASEAN, Indonesia bears a significant opportunity and responsibility to deepen its…

Charting A Course For Sovereignty: How Malaysia Can Counter China’s South China Sea Claims – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:06

China’s recent admonition to Malaysia, demanding a cessation of activities in the oil-rich waters off Sarawak, has intensified the longstanding territorial disputes in the South China Sea. These escalating tensions underscore the urgent necessity for…

Robert Reich: What Will Kamala Harris Do About America’s Soaring Inequality And Shameful Tax System? – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:02

A few Americans at the very top have extraordinary wealth but pay incredibly low rates of income tax. Why? Their hugely profitable businesses generate very little taxable income. Mostly, they generatecapital gains. Kamala Harris announced that she would…

Craven Tokenism: The UK Suspension Of Arms Export Licenses To Israel – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:53

The government of Sir Keir Starmer, despite remaining glued to a foreign policy friendly and accommodating to Israel, has found the strain a bit much of late. While galloping to victory in the July elections, leaving the British Labour Party a heaving…

Nuclear Power And Pakistan’s Energy Future: Opportunities And Challenges – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:49

Nuclear power, a cornerstone of Pakistan's energy strategy, holds the promise of addressing the country's chronic energy shortages while offering a sustainable and low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. As Pakistan grapples with a growing population,…

Chinese Premier Visit To Pakistan: A Milestone For Strengthening Bilateral Ties – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:42

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to visit Pakistan next, marking a significant moment in the history of Sino-Pak relations, as this will be the first visit by a Chinese Premier to Pakistan in 11 years. This visit, planned ahead of SCO summit on…

Tourism In A Globalized World – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:40

The contemporary era is characterized by unprecedented interconnectedness, each country one way or another is dependent upon another for something. Globalization is the root for the interconnectedness and it has shaped every sector of the society and…

Nashville Manifesto Proves Revealing – OpEd

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:36

On March 27, 2023, Audrey Elizabeth Hale, murdered three adults and three 9-year-old children at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. A transgender person, who mistakenly thought she was a boy, Hale had been treated at the time for “emotional…

Was 50 Years Long Enough?: The All-Volunteer Force In An Era Of Large-Scale Operations – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:51

By Kent W. Park and John A. Nagl In an era of geopolitical competition among major powers, a large-scale war could last longer and result in more casualties than anything the United States has experienced since World War II. It is unclear whether the…

Russia’s Nuclear Weapons – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:43

By Anya L. Fink Russia presents an “acute threat” to the United States andits allies, according to the 2022 National Defense Strategy. The 2022 Nuclear Posture Review, a Biden Administration review of U.S. nuclear policy, states: "Russia remains the…

Jammu And Kashmir Goes To The Polls: First Assembly Election In 10 Years – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:40

By Ronojoy Sen On 16 August 2024, India’s Election Commission announced the dates for Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The three-phase election will begin on 18 September 2024 with the counting of votes on 4 October 2024, along with those of…

Investigators Trace Hazardous Waste Shipments Halted At Sea To Albania – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:16

By Besar Likmeta and Edmond Hoxhaj When port authorities in Singapore halted shipments of suspected hazardous waste from Albania, prosecutors traced it to the country’s sole steel producer, run by a Turkish company. But amid a flurry of denials, the…

Cloud Seeding And The Water Wars Of Tomorrow – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:14

By Nicola Stoev Fueled by the climate crisis and El Niño, 2024 has been a year of global extreme temperatures. Australia suffered a string of heat waves through its summer months and, in February, parts of West Africa reported 50C temperatures thatmade…

Trump’s And Harris’ Differing Proposals On Chinese Tariffs – Analysis

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:10

By Alex Willemyns Ahead of November’s U.S. presidential election, trade with China has emerged as a major area of policy disagreement between the two main candidates, with potentially dramatic consequences for the American economy depending on who wins…

Society Without An Organizing Thesis – OpEd

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:07

For the last 250 years, the United States, Great Britain, and most of the developed world have been guided by the principles of liberalism (John Locke, David Hume, Adam Smith, etc.) — that free markets, free people (freedom of speech, freedom of assembly,…

The Truth About Churchill – OpEd

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:04

By Jonathan Newman “It says here in this history book that, luckily, thegood guyshave won every single time. What are the odds?” - ~Norm MacDonald A segment of Tucker Carlson’s recentinterviewwith Darryl Cooper is making the rounds on social media.…

DNC Celebrates ‘Freedom,’ But Not Liberty – OpEd

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:02

The Democratic National Convention featured the word freedom over and over and over. It used Beyonce’s song, “Freedom.” Kamala Harris said Democrats “choose freedom” and defined her campaign as “a fight for freedom,” to create “a country of freedom,…

October Referendum To Decide Future Of Nuclear Energy In Kazakhstan

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Published: September 4, 2024 23:00

By Almaz Kumenov  (Eurasianet) -- Kazakhstan is scheduling a referendum in just over a month to determine whether the country should build a nuclear plant to meet growing electricity needs.  Characterizing nuclear energy as “reliable and…