World Affairs, International Relations, Global Issues, And Controversies
In honor of International Women’s Day, The Economist released its annual glass-ceiling index which analyzes working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The countries were ranked based on these ten measures: Higher education GMAT exams taken by women Labor-force participation rate Gender wage gap Women…
New Delhi: Canada’s intelligence chief, Daniel Rogers, will visit India in mid-March to attend an annual intelligence gathering as reported by WION. Rogers, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), was appointed in February. He has over two decades of experience in national security and intelligence and previously served as Deputy National Security and…
Tucker Highfield says industry is becoming increasingly efficient, now one of the most flexible and sustainable energy consumers Bitcoin mining is becoming increasingly more sustainable and efficient, and having a genuine impact on energy markets, the Web Summit Qatar was told. Tucker Highfield, Chief Financial Officer of Genesis Digital Assets Limited (“GDA”), turned the spotlight…
This file picture shows Putin with Trump during the latter’s first presidency. US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of imposing large-scale US sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine, and he called on both countries to get on with negotiating a peace deal.Trump’s threat of banking curbs…
Elon Musk speaks during the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters Tesla’s stock has never had a stretch this red. For seven straight weeks, since Elon Musk went to Washington to join the Trump administration, shares in…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail on Saturday, a day after a court’s ruling that allowed him to stand trial without physical detention over his failed bid to impose martial law in December. Waving to his supporters, Yoon walked out of the Seoul Detention Centre, 52 days after he was…
Pope Francis’s condition remained stable but complex yesterday as he battles pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said, a day after releasing an audio message in which the 88-year-old sounded weak and breathless.The message broadcast to pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening was the first time the world had heard the Pope’s voice since…
BEYOND Developments, a rising leader in Dubai’s luxury real estate market, has launched SENSIA in Dubai Maritime City, marking its third signature project within the prestigious 8-million sq. ft. master-planned waterfront community. Following the immense success of Saria and Orise, the introduction of SENSIA solidifies BEYOND’s rapid expansion and strong investor confidence, achieving this milestone…
The Taliban issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemned ongoing employment and education bans. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, most employment, and many public spaces….
They’re generally reserved for the ultrawealthy and financial institutions. But the exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos thinks it’s a great idea despite the asset class’ reputation for charging high fees and academic research that have shown sluggish returns. Her…