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G20 leaders pledge $5tn in ‘united’ response to coronavirus crisis

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2020

G20 nations pledged a 'united front' Thursday in the fight against coronavirus, saying they were injecting $5 trillion into the global economy to counter the pandemic amid forecasts of a deep recession.

Mobile phone companies slated to become instruments of state surveillance

Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

National governments across the world are joining with telecom companies to collect private mobile phone user data and erode privacy standards, using the fear of a global pandemic as a justification for tracking citizens.

European Union finance ministers deadlock on coronavirus economic strategy

Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Finance ministers fell short of agreement Tuesday night on an EU-wide strategy to fight an economic slump caused by the coronavirus.

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U.S., Seoul call on North Korea to stop ‘inappropriate’ missile tests

Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2020

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military, in a move that highlights the country’s continuing military expansion amid a global health pandemic.

Will the Coronavirus bring the end of cash? Could this crisis introduce Central Bank cryptocurrencies?

Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020

The ongoing spread of the coronavirus has spurred government agencies to warn its citizenry against the use of paper currency and coins. Meanwhile, Central Banks around the world are considering the use of cryptocurrency in the future.

‘Under control’: Putin seeks referendum vote despite coronavirus outbreak

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2020

Even the new coronavirus can't stop President Vladimir Putin when his power is on the line. As rumors abound that Russia’s capital is about to be locked down to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19, Mr. Putin said this…

European Central Bank announces €750B coronavirus stimulus

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced an economic stimulus program worth €750 billion Wednesday night.

Coronavirus Ravages Middle East as Iran Warns of ‘Millions’ of Deaths

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

From Jerusalem’s Western Wall to Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, the coronavirus is changing the Middle East and people in the region are adjusting to a new normal.

African locust swarm headed for Middle East

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

An 'unprecedented' locust swarm is forming in the Horn of Africa, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and is expected to cause major food shortages across Africa and the Middle East later this summer.

EU will close borders for 30 days to slow coronavirus outbreak

Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The European Union announced that member nations will close the EU’s external borders for the next 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

IMF says it’s ready to mobilize its $1 trillion lending capacity to fight coronavirus

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020

The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it 'stands ready' to use its $1 trillion lending capacity to help countries around the world that are struggling with the humanitarian and economic impact of the novel coronavirus.

Putin Formally Signs Off on Constitutional Changes That Allow Him to Extend Power

Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2020

Vladimir Putin has formally signed off on constitutional amendments that would allow the Russian leader to run again for president in 2024, the Interfax news agency reported on March 14.

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WHO: Europe Replaces China as Epicenter of Virus Pandemic

Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2020

The World Health Organization says Europe has replaced China as the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s ‘Worst Nightmare’ Coming True: Middle Eastern Shiites Rise Up Against It

Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2020

The regime in Tehran is in lots of trouble these days. As U.S. sanctions tighten, at least a quarter of Iran’s oil rigs are now out of action, 'dealing a potentially long-term blow to its oil industry.' The…

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2020

The United States is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq following a deadly attack a day earlier against a base hosting Western forces near Baghdad, the Pentagon says.

Russian parliament paves way for Putin to remain in power until 2036

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin could stay leader of Russia for many years to come.

Coronavirus declared a ‘pandemic’

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2020

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic Wednesday, after weeks of resisting the label in light of a nearly worldwide spread of the virus.

US General warns about rapid spread of ISIS in Africa

Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2020

A US General has warned that US counter-terrorism efforts and the efforts of national governments in Africa are not curtailing the spread of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda there, and that a new caliphate may soon be established.

Trump to pressure China to join New START deal to restrict their growing nuke arsenal

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020

The Trump administration this week disclosed plans to seek an extension of the 2010 New START agreement to limit China’s growing nuclear arsenal and restrict exotic new weapons not covered by the treaty.

Putin and His Allies Endorse Scheme to Bypass Term Limits and Keep Him in Power

Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek re-election after his current term ends in 2024, ending uncertainty about his future.

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