Category: Nations
UK introduces sanctions on Russian diamonds, copper, and aluminum
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Imports of Russian diamonds are expected to be banned later this year https://tass.com/world/1619647
Read MoreWhy Wealthy Homebuyers Are Flocking to Puerto Rico
Wall Street Journal Favorable tax policies, warm weather and a shift to remote work has transformed the island into a full-time destination. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-wealthy-homebuyers-are-flocking-to-puerto-rico-fa7107fd
Read MoreExplosions heard in Kiev region
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the country’s official air raid alert portal, an air raid warning was declared in on Friday night in Kiev and several regions of Ukraine https://tass.com/emergencies/1619645
Read MoreThe New EV Gold-Rush: Automakers Scramble to Get Into Mining
Wall Street Journal A scarcity of EV battery materials pushes car companies and miners to work closer together; for both, there is a learning curve. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-ev-gold-rush-automakers-scramble-to-get-into-mining-8eca33c6
Read MoreVermont Legislature forms impeachment committee for Franklin County officials
Fox News A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives formed to investigate the possible impeachment of the Franklin County sheriff and state’s attorney will be meeting over the summer, the speaker of the Vermont House says. Democratic Speaker Jill Krowinski says if the committee she named earlier this week determines the House should…
Read MoreChina banks on stability with Kabul belt and road agreement: experts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Expansion of US$60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan ‘a win’ for the war-torn country, but China’s yields less certain. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3221012/china-banks-stability-kabul-belt-and-road-agreement-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreItaly’s Best Bargain in Red Wine Now
Wall Street Journal You can buy delicious Montepulciano d’Abruzzo for as little as $9—yet these affordable Italian reds are too often overlooked. Our columnist found fantastic bottles in a range of price points and complexities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/italys-best-bargain-in-red-wine-now-bf020285
Read MoreS.P. Hinduja, patriarch of British Indian business empire, dies at 87
Washington Post Mr. Hinduja and his three bothers claimed the wealth from the Hinduja Group was shared equally. A battle over a Swiss bank has divided the family. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/05/18/hinduja-british-india-rich-dies/
Read MoreNotable & Quotable: Dissent
Wall Street Journal ‘In any event, I’ll not attempt to rebut point for point the majority’s varied accusations.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/notable-quotable-dissent-elena-kagan-warhol-goldsmith-sotomayor-4f5e0cd2
Read MoreTikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743555
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