Serbia’s New Digital Welfare System Raises Concerns for Vulnerable Groups
Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, implemented a new digital welfare system last year, aiming to make the distribution of benefits fairer and prevent fraud. However, this system has caused thousands of low-income individuals, like Jovana Angela, a 43-year-old single mother from Belgrade, to lose access to welfare benefits. Despite working various jobs, including cook, […]
Former Bank of Japan Board Member Highlights Conditions for Exiting Accommodative Monetary Policy
Former Bank of Japan advisory board member, Tsuyoshi Kataoka, suggested on Thursday that the central bank will only be able to exit its accommodative monetary policy if it consistently meets its 2% inflation target. Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum, Kataoka emphasized the importance of successful wage negotiations in the spring of 2024 to […]
China’s Country Garden Secures Approval from Creditors to Extend Repayment of Yuan-denominated Bonds
China’s Country Garden Receives Approval to Extend Repayment of Yuan-Denominated Bonds Thursday, 2nd September 2023 Country Garden, a troubled real estate developer in China, has obtained consent from its creditors to extend the repayment period for its yuan-denominated bonds, according to sources familiar with the matter. The announcement was made today, providing a temporary sense […]
Niger’s Military Orders French Ambassador to Leave Within 48 Hours
Niger Military Forces Expel French Ambassador Amidst Growing Tensions NIAMEY, Niger – In an unprecedented move, Niger’s military forces, who successfully orchestrated a coup in July, have issued a statement on Thursday ordering the French ambassador to vacate the country within a mere 48 hours. This surprising development further strains the already delicate relationship between […]
Russian Soldiers Attack School in Romny, Ukraine, Killing Four and Injuring Others
Ukrainian Interior Minister Reports Russian Attack on School in Romny On July 23rd, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Klimenko made a solemn announcement regarding a tragic incident that took place in the northeastern city of Romny. According to official reports, Russian soldiers ruthlessly attacked a local school, leaving a devastating aftermath of death and injury. The targeted […]
Chinese Premier Li Qiang acknowledges challenges in US-China bilateral relations and trade cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Expresses Concerns About US-China Bilateral Relations and Economic Cooperation Beijing, January 21, 2023 During a meeting on Monday with senior officials from the United States-China Business Council (USCBC) delegation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang raised concerns about the current state of bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation between the United States […]
The Controversy Surrounding Russia’s Alleged Role in North Korea’s New ICBM Launch
New North Korean Missile Launch Sparks Debates on Russia’s Involvement SEOUL (Reuters) – The recent launch of North Korea’s Hwasong-18, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with a solid fuel engine, has ignited discussions about the role Russia may be playing in dealing with the nuclear-armed nation. According to a report released by the Center […]
Belarusian President Lukashenko: Russian President Putin Not Forcing Belarus to Join Ukraine’s War
Belarusian President Lukashenko: Russian President Putin Not Forcing Belarus into Ukraine’s War Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not pressuring Belarus to join the conflict in Ukraine. In an interview with Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko, who has pro-Russian leanings, Lukashenko made it clear that Belarus will not engage in […]
North Korea Acknowledges US Soldier’s Border Crossing Due to “Inhumane Treatment and Racial Discrimination”
North Korea Confirms American Soldier’s Border Crossing, Citing Claims of Discrimination and Inhumane Treatment SEOUL, 16th — In an unprecedented move, North Korea officially acknowledged an incident involving Private Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea, citing “inhumane treatment and racial discrimination within the United States military.” The state-run Korean Central […]
US Secretary of State Affirms Unchanged Approach towards Iran Amid Uranium Accumulation Reports
US Secretary of State Reiterates Unchanged Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program Washington, October 15, Reuters The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has dismissed speculations regarding Iran’s alleged slowdown in its accumulation of near-nuclear-level enriched uranium. This follows a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) suggesting such a development. Blinken, while welcoming any efforts […]
