Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and faces money laundering charges in connection with the controversial Chagos Islands deal. The arrest, confirmed by Mauritius’ Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), follows
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Top officials from the United States and Russia are set to gather in Saudi Arabia next week to lay the groundwork for a high-profile summit between former
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Introduction Marine Scientific Research (MSR) is a crucial activity for countries like Sri Lanka, especially as the Indian Ocean grows in strategic and scientific importance. However, there are challenges in balancing the
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The United States’ gold reserves, famously stored at Fort Knox, have been an enigma for decades. The last official audit took place in 1974, yet much remains shrouded in secrecy. This lack
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At the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s consistent approach toward its relationship with the United States, emphasizing the country’s strategic resolve and the
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Conservative author and activist Ashley St. Clair has revealed that tech mogul Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child. The announcement, made via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a US proposal to take control of around 50% of the rights to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, according to several sources familiar with the ongoing discussions.
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Blackstone Group has announced the sale of its stake in First Eagle Investment Management, a move that values the firm at over $4 billion. This decision to offload the 161-year-old asset management
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Wall Street banks have offloaded almost all of the $12.5 billion in debt that financed Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, marking a dramatic shift in how the debt is perceived by investors.
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MI5 has launched an investigation into China’s expanding role in the UK’s energy sector, focusing on the potential risks posed by Chinese green technologies such as solar panels and industrial batteries. The
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Elon Musk’s recent assault on the US government, particularly through his creation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), has sparked a wave of intrigue and concern. As reported by Financial
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The US Army has announced an immediate ban on the recruitment of transgender individuals and suspended all sex change-related medical procedures for current service members, following a new directive from the Pentagon.
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The Science Museum in London received over £4 million in sponsorship from Adani Green Energy, an Indian energy company now embroiled in bribery and fraud allegations. Documents recently disclosed to The Times
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Philippa Stroud, the Conservative peer and founder of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, is rallying against the growing pessimism that has gripped the West. In an exclusive interview with The Times UK,
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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is facing growing scrutiny due to a series of controversial actions that have raised questions about her leadership and governance. One of the
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