Why China’s Security Pact With the Solomon Islands is a Threat
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Why China’s Security Pact With the Solomon Islands is a Threat

SYDNEY, Australia — When the Solomon Islands’ prime minister stood before Parliament on Wednesday to announce that his government had signed a sweeping security agreement with China, he insisted that it would “not adversely impact or undermine the peace and harmony of our region.” The prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, did…

Deep in Colombia, a New Generation of Armed Groups Battles for Control
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Deep in Colombia, a New Generation of Armed Groups Battles for Control

The numbers, however, tell a different story, his opponents say. By the time Mr. Duque, who is restricted to a single term, took charge, 22 percent of the deal had already been fully carried out, according to the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. During his tenure, he increased that…

Opinion | Only the Feds Can Disqualify Madison Cawthorn and Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Opinion | Only the Feds Can Disqualify Madison Cawthorn and Marjorie Taylor Greene

The events of Jan. 6, 2021, are casting a long shadow over the midterm elections. Voters in North Carolina are seeking to bar Representative Madison Cawthorn from running for re-election to his House seat, and those in Georgia are trying to do the same to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. These…

Binance.US awarded money transmitter license in Puerto Rico

Binance.US awarded money transmitter license in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico becomes the fourth jurisdiction in America to grant a money transmitter license to Binance.US, the American arm of the crypto exchange Binance. Other states that issued operational licenses to Binance.US include Wyoming, Connecticut and West Virginia.  Binance.US was launched as a second attempt by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao…

Ante Sundaraniki teaser: Nani, Nazriya Fahadh’s chemistry looks magical; Promises a breezy entertainer

Ante Sundaraniki teaser: Nani, Nazriya Fahadh’s chemistry looks magical; Promises a breezy entertainer

The makers of Ante Sundaraniki have released the much-awaited teaser of the film which marks the first collaboration of Natural Star Nani and director Vivek Athreya. Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim makes her Tollywood debut with this film and the teaser looks every bit entertaining.  Nani who played the role of…

Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF could attract  billion after launch next week

Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF could attract $1 billion after launch next week

Financial regulators have greenlit Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF to begin trading on April 27 and the Australian Financial Review reports it could see up to $1 billion in inflows. An ETF is a regulated exchange traded fund that allows investors to benefit from the price of Bitcoin (BTC) without needing…

Wimbledon Plans to Bar Russian and Belarusian Players
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Wimbledon Plans to Bar Russian and Belarusian Players

Officials with the men’s and women’s tours have argued that the Russian and Belarusian players should not be blamed for the invasion or their countries’ policies and pointed out that several leading players, including the Russian stars Andrey Rublev, ranked No. 8 in men’s singles, and Pavlyuchenkova have spoken out…