Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected proposals to concede land to Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly the hotly-contested Donbas region. The Donbas, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, is Ukraine’s industrial heartland where coal mining and steel production are the main drivers of economic growth. Ultimately, control of the region’s mines and factories would hand Moscow powerful leverage over ...
Less than three months after its launch, Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ appears to have been shelved. Musk allegedly told associates that he wants to focus on his companies and avoid starting a party that could siphon voters from the GOP, the The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with his plans. Musk has also allegedly worked to maintain ties ...
Jeffrey A. Singer Last June, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dissolved the 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on immunization policy. Shortly afterward, he appointed eight new members to the panel, some of whom have held controversial and skeptical views on vaccines and vaccine safety. ...
John Mueller For a settlement or ceasefire of the war in Ukraine to take place, those involved have to work out two “security guarantees.” There has been endless, but vague, discussion about what these would entail—but they are key to the discussion. One, demanded by Ukraine, would be to guarantee its security in the event that Russia breaks the agreement ...
August brought a wave of positive news for the cryptocurrency market. 94% of Ripple (XRP) holders are currently profitable, making XRP one of the most promising crypto assets of 2025. As a key pillar of the global cross-border payment network, XRP not only offers advantages in practicality and liquidity, but also creates enormous wealth potential for investors. Against this backdrop, ...
After weathering a decade-long financial crisis, Greece has re-emerged as a magnet for global wealth and investment and is now a Continent-defying pioneer of economic growth. Central to this transformation is the country’s ability to attract high-net-worth individuals – particularly through the Golden Visa program – which has positioned Greece as a top destination for millionaire migration. Introduced in 2013, ...
Hospitality businesses across Britain are being forced to shut their doors at least one day a week as soaring wage costs and higher taxes pile pressure on the sector. A new survey by leading trade bodies found that almost three quarters of pubs, restaurants and cafes were operating at or below 85 per cent of their normal capacity, with many ...
A new study has set out a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel industry’s transition to net zero, warning that overcoming skills shortages, regulatory hurdles and investment uncertainty is vital if the sector is to meet its climate goals. The research, developed by academics at the University of Warwick and supported by the InterAct programme, identifies 12 critical ...
Applied Nutrition, the sports nutrition business backed by JD Sports and Coleen Rooney, has posted forecast-beating sales and profits in its first year as a public company, defying concerns over consumer spending. The Liverpool-based firm told investors that revenues for the year to 31 July are expected to hit £107 million, comfortably ahead of City forecasts of £100 million and ...
The number of private schools collapsing into administration has doubled in the first half of this year, as the government’s VAT changes bite into the sector’s finances. Figures released by risk advisory firm Kroll show that 12 private schools went into administration between January and July, compared with six during the same period last year. Four of those failures occurred ...