Britain has imposed sanctions on Russian billionaires including Gennady Timchenko who have close links with Vladimir Putin. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to deploy in the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine following their claims… Read More ›
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Second referendum a matter of when not if: Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon
In a development with potentially big consequences, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second referendum on independence was inevitable following a resounding election victory by her party. Johnson’s Conservative Party is strongly opposed… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics names Bahk Jae-wan as its chairman
On Friday, Samsung Electronics named Bahk Jae-wan, its former finance minister as the new chairman of its board after his predecessor was jailed for union-busting activities. Since March 2016, Bahk, 65, served as an independent director on Samsung’s board. He… Read More ›
British elections sees rise of nationalists in Northern Ireland and Scotland
On Friday, with Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Nigel Dodds losing his seat in the British parliament has increases the likelihood of Northern Ireland electing more Irish nationalists than pro-British unionists for the first time since 1921. As a result,… Read More ›
Boris Johnson heads to Scotland and Wales in his push for no-deal Brexit
During his tour, Johnson is set to announce a $371 million new funding package as he tries to goad leaders to accept his no-deal strategy. On Monday, with Boris Johnson making his first official visit to Scotland as Prime Minister,… Read More ›
Law and Justice (PiS) party’s musical chair of CEOs places Poland’s stock market at greater risks
By far the largest beneficiary of EU’s funds, PiS’ management of state run corporates have investors running for cover. With Poland’s ruling party making a flurry of changes in the leadership of state-controlled enterprises, the country’s stock exchange, that beat… Read More ›
U.S. moves to protect Taiwan, brushes off Chinese protest
The development underscores U.S. efforts at bolstering Taiwan’s independence and securing its economy, the 7th largest in Asia, from Beijing, which has laid claims on the island as its own. Given the geopolitical scenario in the Korean peninsula, the development… Read More ›
Scotland could rewrite the UK’s history
If Scotland’s SNP party, headed by Nicola Sturgeon wins the UK’s June 8 general elections, it could potentially ensure Scotland’s stay in the EU. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister has asked Scottish voters to vote for her Scottish National Party… Read More ›
Scottish demand for independence tied to access to EU’s single market bloc
Failure to deliver favourable terms for trade is likely to fuel demand for Scotland’s independence from UK. As per the results of a poll survey, Brexit may not fuel Scottish demand for independence since Scots prefer similar outcomes, like Britons… Read More ›
Brexit negotiations could reshape UK
The Brexit negotiations will be one of the most challenging negotiations Britain will be undertaking since the end of WW II. May will have to tread carefully since it will decide her political legacy and has the potential to re-shape… Read More ›