While over half of Russians are willing to put some money into their nation’s digital ruble, only 2% say they would keep all their savings in it. Insufficient information and fear of system failures are among the biggest factors turning people away from the government-issued digital currency. Nearly a Quarter of Russians Would Store Less […]
Month: August 2023
Three U.S. Marines Killed, 20 Injured After Osprey Plane Crash in Australia
Three U.S. Marines died Sunday after their Osprey aircraft came down during war games on a remote tropical island on the northern tip of Australia. Another 20 were injured with five flown to a hospital in a “serious condition.”
Brandon Johnson’s Chicago: At Least 17 Shot Friday into Mid-Afternoon Saturday
At least 17 people were shot, one of them fatally, Friday into mid-afternoon Saturday in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) Chicago.
Three Shot at Oklahoma High School Football Game Following Argument
Three people were shot, one fatally, after an argument during a Del City at Choctaw High School football game Friday night. Two others sustained non-gunshot injuries while trying to flee the field.
Two Women Shot While Attending Chicago White Sox Home Game
Two women were shot and wounded Friday night during the Chicago White Sox home game.
All Nations Invited to Join BRICS Said ‘Yes’ to Membership: Russian Diplomat
The six countries that received an invitation to become members of BRICS at its summit have confirmed their decision to join the bloc, one of Russia’s top diplomats unveiled. The high-ranking official added that at this point in time it would be premature to name those in the next batch of candidates. BRICS and Its […]
Indian Official: De-Dollarization Remains Distant, Rupee Should Become Dominant Currency
India’s oil and gas minister says de-dollarization is a long way away. The official emphasized his desire to conduct all transactions in rupees, expressing his wish for the Indian currency to become “the lead currency in the world.” Indian Official on De-Dollarization India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri stated in an […]
‘Black Voices for Trump’ Leader Harrison Floyd Only Trump Co-defendant Denied Bail in Georgia
Harrison Floyd, the leader of Black Voices for Trump, is the only one among former President Donald Trump’s 19 co-defendants to be denied bail in Fulton County, Georgia, and is currently being held in the notorious county jail.
Viktor Shokin: Joe and Hunter Biden Were Being Bribed
On Saturday’s broadcast of FNC’s “One Nation,” former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin said he believed that both President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden were bribed.
US Dollar Dominance in Global Payments Strengthens, SWIFT Data Shows
The U.S. dollar’s dominance in global payments has strengthened, according to data compiled by global financial messaging service SWIFT. The share of SWIFT FX transactions involving the U.S. dollar rose to a record 46% in July. In addition, the share of the transactions involving the Chinese yuan has increased. SWIFT Data Indicates US Dollar Dominance […]