Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whiskey” as he suggested the global cocaine industry could be “easily dismantled” if the drug was legalized worldwide. Colombia is the world’s top…
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Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug
“How to prepare for a power outage?” reads the Facebook post from the Estonian Rescue Board, the country’s civil defense agency. The picture shows a young woman holding up a power bank, over a table…
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Ukraine’s air force got a boost in its fight against Russia on Thursday with the arrival of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, along with F-16s from the Netherlands. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed…
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Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the critical waterway to…
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‘Treated like criminals’: Shackling of Indians aboard 40-hour migrant flight sparks new outrage against Trump
US officials kept around 100 deported Indian migrants in shackles for their 40-hour flight home, including during bathroom breaks, in the latest incident to spark anger overseas at President Donald Trump’s migration crackdown. Indian lawmakers…
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The world’s population is increasing rapidly and is expected to reach over 9.7 billion by 2050. This situation is creating positive fundamentals for the agricultural sector, including the potash market. A larger population means much…
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All Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores in the United States will close after their operator filed for bankruptcy protection. Altogether over 100 stores for the brands, that sell apparel for skaters, surfers and snowboarders, will…
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With Bitcoin and other digital stores of wealth gaining popularity, Bitcoin mining stocks offer another investment opportunity for those who believe in the future of this technology. Although the cryptocurrency market is marked by high…
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Quantum computing is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize many industries. According to a late 2021 Statista forecast, the quantum computing market’s total revenue is projected to reach US$8.6 billion by 2027.…
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People on the streets of Ecuador can rattle off the places they have encountered criminals: On the bus, at the park, on the sidewalk, in a cab, by the mall, next to a restaurant. And,…