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Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesTunisian President Kais Saied is considering seeking direct financing for the government’s budget from the Central Bank of Tunisia. This move is expected to worsen the country’s financial difficulties, including shortages of subsidized goods and…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesRenowned economist Nassim Taleb believes that the growing US debt is a “death spiral” that can only be reversed by a “miracle.” Taleb describes the expanding debt as a “white swan,” a predictable risk event.…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesThe South African foreign service has faced criticism for its perceived inconsistent foreign policy. Critics argue that while South Africa is quick to scrutinize the human rights records of some countries, it turns a blind…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesS&P has issued a warning that Israel’s sovereign credit rating could be downgraded if the war with Hamas expands beyond Gaza. The credit rating agency had previously lowered Israel’s credit outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesAlgeria has become a destination for some French Algerians seeking religious freedom and a better quality of life. Many French Algerians feel marginalized and discriminated against in France due to their religious affiliation. The increasing…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesRussian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva will remain in pre-trial detention until April 5, as ruled by a court in Kazan, Russia. Kurmasheva, who works for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), has been charged with failing to…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesData from the flight recorder of the Russian military transport plane that crashed carrying Ukrainian POWs confirms that the aircraft was intentionally shot down, according to a source cited by TASS. The Il-76 crashed in…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 3 minutesHindu worshippers have started praying inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, India, after a court ruling granted them permission to do so. The mosque has been a point of contention for right-wing Hindu groups, with…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 4 minutesA joint investigation by the Access Now internet advocacy group, the Citizen Lab rights group, and other partners has revealed that over 30 individuals in Jordan, including journalists, lawyers, and activists, had their mobile phones…
Reading Time (200 word/minute): 2 minutesJamaica is experiencing a “shroom boom” with an increasing number of luxury retreats offering psychedelic drugs like psilocybin mushrooms. These substances are illegal in most countries, but in Jamaica, they are unregulated. While proponents believe…