In an effort to deepen Qatar’s isolation, the latest in a series of unprecedented measures by the Saudi-led alliance that risk squeezing the country’s economy and finances, the United Arab Emirates banned all international flights serving Doha from flying through… Read More ›
Sustainability
Ashcroft model predicts a win by the Conservative Party by 64 seats
The model is contingent on the turnaround of select groups of voters on election day. As per a model created by businessman and former Conservative Party donor Michael Ashcroft, British Prime Minister Theresa May could potentially win a 64-seat majority… Read More ›
Marking A More Than 2,800% Rally This Year, Ethereum Hits Another Record High
Amid continued interest in the digital asset space and increased trade from Asia, ethereum, an alternative cryptocurrency to bitcoin, hit a fresh record high on Sunday. According to data from industry website CoinDesk, ethereum traded at an all-time high of $250.41… Read More ›
Big Money Investors Would Not Be Deterred By Trump’s Abandonment Of Paris Climate Accord
Big money investors, such as Singapore wealth fund Temasek, said they’re continuing to go green even though U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris climate change deal. Going green was just good business, said Robin Hu, head of the sustainability… Read More ›
Britain will have to have “difficult conversations” with Saudi Arabia and Gulf States: Jeremy Corbyn
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 ›
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 ›