Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
New York Times Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of refugees from mainland China. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/business/lee-shau-kee-dead.html
Read MoreRisks of incidents at Kursk nuclear power station persist — Rosatom CEO
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As Alexey Likhachev stressed, “there are no plans to reduce the level of protection and safety at the Kursk station” https://tass.com/economy/1929499
Read MoreRussia, Tajikistan aligned on global issues — Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian leader, Moscow and Dushanbe “are committed to the principles of the rule of international law, sovereignty and non-interference into internal affairs” https://tass.com/politics/1929497
Read MoreTrump policy on border jumpers empowers use of ‘maximum consequences,’ border agent tells Fox
Fox News SAN DIEGO — The change in administration from President Joe Biden to President Donald Trump has opened up stronger enforcement possibilities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, the agent in charge of a key sector along the southern border tells Fox News Digital. “We have changed from a posture of catch-and-release…
Read MoreArchaeologists Discover 1,305-Meter Tunnel Beneath Taposiris Magna—A Clue to Cleopatra VII?
Jerusalem Post Lead archaeologist Kathleen Martinez believes the tunnel could unlock the mystery of Cleopatra’s final resting place. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-846421
Read MoreUK Chief Rabbi Mirvis pulls out from Israel’s conference on combating antisemitism
Jerusalem Post “There is nothing for the UK to learn about tackling antisemitism from some of these characters,” said Lord John Mann, who similarly withdrew his participation. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-846439
Read MorePolish foreign minister asks Polish opposition to influence Hungary’s position on Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has confirmed that Hungary is blocking the decision on Ukraine’s accession talks and called on the opposition in Poland to influence them. Source: Sikorski after a meeting of EU foreign ministers on 17 March, European Pravda reports, citing Onet Details: Sikorski stressed that the opening of negotiation clusters…
Read MoreBank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 84.31 rubles for March 18
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same time, the official euro exchange rate was lowered by 2 rubles 76 kopecks to 90.8443 rubles https://tass.com/economy/1929487
Read MoreRussia, Tajikistan almost completely abandon foreign currencies in settlements — Putin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Russian and Tajik citizens have the opportunity to make cross-border money transfers through the fast payment system,” the Russian president noted https://tass.com/economy/1929485
Read MoreOver 460 people evacuated from Kursk Region’s Sudzha district — Emergencies Ministry
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the ministry, people are provided with drinking water and food, as well as medical and psychological support https://tass.com/society/1929483
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