Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million from the energy sector. Contractors paid kickbacks to get business with ...
In Ukraine, a major corruption scandal has shaken the energy sector, leading to significant changes. A huge amount of money, around $100 million, was stolen from state-owned energy companies. This news has upset many people and has caused a lot of trouble for the government. The scandal came to light after a long investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a firm stand against corruption by targeting his former business partner, Timur Mindich. Zelensky imposed sanctions on Mindich, who is accused of being involved in a major corruption scandal within the country's energy sector. The scandal involves a significant amount of money, estimated to be around $100 million. Min...
Ukraine is making big moves to tackle corruption, especially in the energy sector. Recently, seven people were charged in a scheme that allegedly involved $100 million in kickbacks. This scandal has people upset, especially since Ukraine is already dealing with power outages due to Russian attacks. The energy sector is a big deal in Ukraine. It's not just about keep...
Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies have recently exposed a major corruption scheme involving the state-owned nuclear energy company. This revelation comes at a time when President Volodymyr Zelensky has been under scrutiny for attempting to weaken these very agencies. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Special Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office have been dili...
Tajikistan is getting a lot of help to build things. Most of the money comes from outside the country. Big groups like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank are giving almost all the cash for 82 projects. These projects are worth about $4. 5 billion. Out of this, $3. 2 billion is given as gifts, and $1. 2 billion is loans. Tajikistan's own government is putti...
On Friday, the United States introduced new sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy sector and its so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This move is seen as a last-ditch effort by the Biden administration to weaken the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine. President Biden has been careful in imposing energy sanctions due to fears of global gaso...
You've probably heard about lithium and how important it is for our clean energy future. But did you know that a lot of it is stuck in places that are really hard to reach? Enter some clever scientists from Australia who've figured out a new way to get at this hidden lithium. They call it EDTA-aided loose nanofiltration, or EALNF for short. EALNF can dig into places...
In the world of finance, a common assumption is that technology stocks thrive in an environment of low interest rates. This notion is rooted in the idea that tech companies often promise future profits in exchange for present-day funding, making them more attractive to investors when returns are low elsewhere. However, the past two years have defied this narrative, w...
Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads in the area, but without enforcement, this move is mere lip service. ...