Panama is taking a stand against what it sees as a raw deal. The country's top financial watchdog has declared that criminal charges will be filed. This move targets both local government figures and executives from CK Hutchison Holdings, a major player in the port business. The issue? A contract that Panama believes has been anything but fair. The dispute centers a...
France is gearing up for a weekend of political demonstrations. The far-right and left-wing parties are both planning to rally their supporters. This comes after Marine Le Pen, a prominent far-right leader, was convicted in a major fraud case. The court found her guilty of misusing funds meant for European Parliament assistants. This money was instead used to pay par...
Long speeches in politics can be a powerful tool. Recently, a U. S. senator from New Jersey made headlines by speaking for over 25 hours. This marathon speech was a modern echo of a classic movie scene. In the 1939 film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, " Jimmy Stewart's character, Jefferson Smith, also delivered a lengthy speech. This speech was a battle against corrup...
Cryptocurrency has become a major player in the U. S. political and financial scenes. It's everywhere, even if you've never bought a single coin. Whether you like it or not, crypto is now part of your life. It's in the stock market, influencing elections, and even in your retirement fund. So, it's time to figure out what's real and what's just hype. Crypto's influen...
A significant political event unfolded in Turkey as Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, was arrested. This happened on the very day he was likely to be nominated as a presidential candidate by his party. The charges against him include leading a criminal organization, bribery, misconduct, and corruption. Dozens of his staff and municipal officials were also arrest...
The bond between religion and corruption is a topic that hasn't been thoroughly examined. The number of studies on this subject has grown recently. This growth shows a shift in focus. Researchers are now looking at religious factors as key players in the fight against corruption. This is a big change from the past, when the emphasis was mostly on economic, social...
The recent protests in Serbia have a lot of people talking. It all started with a tragic accident at the Novi Sad train station. This station, built way back in 1964, was finally getting some much-needed upgrades. The upgrades were part of China's big plan, the Belt and Road initiative. This plan aims to connect cities across Europe and Asia, making travel faster and...
Serbia witnessed a historic event on a recent Saturday when an enormous crowd gathered in the capital to voice their frustration. The reason? A tragic incident at a railway station in Novi Sad last November, which claimed 15 lives. The government's official count put the number of protesters at 107, 000, but independent observers estimated the crowd to be around 325,...
Thousands of people filled the streets of Belgrade on a Saturday, marking the peak of months of protests against Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The city was on high alert, with public transport shut down to control the crowds. Protesters gathered at various points across the capital, waving flags and making a lot of noise with whistles, drums...
The last episode of Zero Day, which wrapped up the search for those responsible for a devastating attack, left many viewers disappointed. The revelation that Dreyer and Alex were part of the conspiracy was a highlight, but the way it was handled was a letdown. The show tried to make George a hero, but this undermined the complexity of his character. The idea that his...