The Labour Party is fast catching up with May’s Conservative party. Resuming his election campaign after the London terror attacks, Jeremy Corbyn, Britain’s opposition leader, has stated Britain will need to have “difficult conversations” with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf… Read More ›
Month: June 2017
Goldman Sachs’s purchase of Venezuela’s “hunger bonds” come under fire
Goldman Sachs bought PDVSA’s oil bonds for pennies. As per a senior White House official, the Trump administration is concerned about any action by U.S. companies that provides a financial lifeline to Venezuela’s government. The U.S. government stance may have… Read More ›
The mirage of success in China’s “Belt and Road” initiative
The success painted by Beijing’s state owned media regarding its strategic Belt and Road initiative significantly differs from the reality of the situation. As part of its central “Belt and Road” strategy, China has created an international free trade zone… Read More ›
Trump not likely to assert executive privilege for blocking Comey’s Testimony
The former director of the FBI is scheduled to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee this coming Thursday. The New York Times has reported citing two senior officials in the Trump Administration who spoke on the condition of anonymity, U.S…. Read More ›
The difference in the lead between the Conservatives and Labour has narrowed down to just 1 percentage point
Britain has just 4 days left for the June 8 elections. As per the results of a poll by Survation, the lead by British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party’s lead has dropped to a new low of just one… Read More ›
U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement could lead to increased litigation and reduced FDI inflows to the U.S.
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) has gained notoriety since it provides companies the means to sue governments in ad hoc arbitrations if they feel their rights have been abused through a change in the legal basis on which their investment… Read More ›
As Trump Drops Out Of Paris Accord, World’s Biggest Wind-Turbine Maker Falls
After U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Paris climate accord threw into doubt the future of renewable energy, Vestas Wind Systems A/S the world’s biggest maker of wind turbines, dropped to its lowest in more than 1 1/2… Read More ›
Majority Of A Global Survey Respondents Says The
Devastating displays of a world at odds are recent attacks in Manchester, Paris, Kabul and more. There is one thing the world can largely seem to agree on: the world is getting worse despite increased political and economic polarization. The fact that… Read More ›
Theresa May’s conservative party likely to appoint Amber Rudd as its finance minister
This scenario will come into play if May’s government wins a landslide victory in the June 8 elections. British news daily, The Telegraph has reported citing ministers who prefer the cover of anonymity, Prime Minister Theresa May could potentially replace… Read More ›
U.S. likely to lose the lead to China on climate change
California’s governor is taking the lead in setting voluntary agreements that fight global warming and climate change. Jerry Brown, California’s Governor disclosed on Thursday that he would discuss the issue of merging carbon trading markets in California when he travels… Read More ›