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Expert explains economic, investment implications of Tinubu’s presidential pardon
The CPPE has explained the economic and investment risks associated with President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy The think tank organisation frowns on the decision to grant clemency to persons convicted of corruption,...

Global diplomatic impact of Budapest’s hosting Putin-Trump summit
When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed that Budapest would host a historic summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the announcement sent shockwaves through global politics. In a Europe dominated...

'Businessman' is an offensive term and should be banned, economists say
Economic chiefs have issued the guidance(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The word ‘businessman’ should be banned, according to economics chiefs. It is ‘gendered’, offensive and should be avoided, the French-based Organisation for Economic...
President Hichilema implores the church to help prisoners repent
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the church to help offenders of the law repent and become better citizens in society. The President has urged that offenders should undergo rehabilitation and show genuine remorse towards offences. The...

President Radev: Asenovgrad–Smolyan Road Must Be Widened for Smolyan’s Growth
President Rumen Radev said in Smolyan on Sunday that the Asenovgrad–Smolyan road must be widened to enable the city’s economic growth. Radev was in the city with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day and the...

Global gold prices hit record $4,000 per ounce
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Gold prices have surged to an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, marking a historic moment for the global commodities market and positioning Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, for a potential economic windfall. The...

Business People: City & County Credit Union announces top executive transition
FINANCIAL SERVICES Patrick Pierce City & County Credit Union, St. Paul, announced the planned retirement of President and CEO Patrick Pierce in April 2026. Pierce has been with the organization since 2001. Thomas Coulter, executive vice president...

‘Politically motivated’: Andrew Cherkasky says prosecution of President Trump was clearly driven by politics

President Radev and Hungary's President Sulyok Mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day in Smolyan
President Rumen Radev welcomed Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to Smolyan on Sunday to mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day and the centenary of Hungarian poet and translator Laszlo Nagy. The presidents visited the Laszlo Nagy House-Museum and...

President Trump defends approach to China during Fox News interview
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE’S NOT LOOKING TO DESTROY CHINA IN A TRADE WAR. [Trump] “I have a lot to pull. I’m not looking to destroy China — I’m looking to not destroy China, but, you know, China’s taken out hundreds of trillions. I mean,...

President Trump turns attention to Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump is turning his attention to the Russia-Ukraine war after the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 12:24 PM CDT October 19, 2025 Updated: 12:24 PM CDT October 19, 2025

Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul: Emine Erdoğan Champions 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and International Solidarity
Istanbul, Türkiye – October 19, 2025 – In a resounding call for global unity, Türkiye's First Lady Emine Erdoğan declared that the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the "ideals of a world where no one is left...

President Trump Responds to Being Called A “King” by Leftist Loons – Reveals the “One Mistake” Democrats Made By Shutting Down the Government (VIDEO)
President Trump sits down for an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday. Credit: Fox News screenshot President Trump has responded to the “No Kings” rallies, which were held on Saturday, and revealed a telling miscalculation...

Ministerial Council: 2026 Finance Bill to Accelerate Path Toward ‘Emerging Morocco’
Rabat – King Mohammed VI chaired today a Ministerial Council at the Royal Palace in Rabat focused on reviewing the general guidelines of Morocco’s 2026 Finance Bill. During the meeting, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah...
Economic Watch: Diplomats, business leaders in Hong Kong explore Xinjiang's beauty, eye collaboration
by Xinhua writer Wang Xinyi HONG KONG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of consular corps and business communities based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) recently wrapped up a visit to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur...
Businesses closing due to tariff pressure, as Supreme Court weighs legalities of tariff implementation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tariffs have made business tough this year, says COO of board game company Cephalofair, Price Johnson. Johnson said his shop’s games, which are sold in independent and big retailers, are made in China through an American...

Presidential race heats up in final days before vote
The final days of political campaigns are traditionally when voters fully tune into the furore and decide who they will support. It should be no surprise then that, with just days to go until Friday's ballot box date, the past 24 hours have seen...

Political Dynasts Take Centre Stage in Bihar Assembly Elections - Who All Are in the Fray
Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav. Dynastic politics continues to shape Bihar’s electoral landscape, with many candidates being sons, daughters, wives, or close relatives of established politicians. The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go...


Economic Summit: Bauchi Gov Reassures Diplomats On Safety Of Foreign Investments
Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Bala Mohammed, has reassured the diplomatic community in Nigeria of the safety and profitability of all genuine investments in the state. He urged investors across the world to explore the vast economic...