BlogHide Resteemsrt-international (74)in news • 2 days agoUS warned over ‘chronic fiscal deficit’The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has criticized Washington for the persistent “misalignment” of its fiscal policy. US budget deficits and soaring debt present a “growing risk” to the…rt-international (74)in news • 6 days agoEU accuses Telegram of hiding its reachThe bloc could probe the platform for spreading “disinformation” to Russian-speaking users, EC transparency chief Vera Jourova has said. Telegram underreports its user numbers to avoid being…rt-international (74)in news • 7 days agoUS puts Japan on currency manipulation watch listTokyo is reportedly being scrutinized by the Treasury Department for potentially unfair foreign exchange practices. The US Treasury Department re-added Japan to its foreign exchange monitoring…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoChina causing de-industrialization in EU – von der LeyenThe bloc chief intends to discuss “current imbalances” with Xi Jinping. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to talk to visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping about…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoTesla stock soars on China deal rumorsElon Musk has reportedly joined with Chinese internet giant Baidu to develop autonomous driving technology. Shares in Tesla have surged following reports that CEO Elon Musk has agreed to…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoCovid vaccine maker admits it could cause potentially fatal side effectThe UK-Swedish pharmaceutical company has said its jab could cause blood clots in rare cases. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has for the first time admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine could…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoRussia freezes assets of largest US bankA court ruling supported the lawsuit filed by state bank VTB, which seeks to recover funds blocked under Western sanctions. A St. Petersburg court ordered the freezing of funds owned by US…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoMilei’s reforms have made Argentine peso world’s top performing currency – BloombergThe anarcho-capitalist president had wanted to scrap the national coin for US dollars. Argentinian President Javier Milei’s controversial “shock therapy” has bolstered the country’s currency in…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoEU state ready to help Ukraine hunt down military-aged menMany Poles are “outraged to see young Ukrainian men in cafes,” the defense chief has claimed. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has said Warsaw is willing to “help” Kiev…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoSoros denounced over media acquisition plansBillionaire financier has bought $400 million of debt owed by radio platform Audacy, which was going through a bankruptcy process. A US Congressman is accusing billionaire George Soros of…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoUS sets clock ticking for TikTokPresident Biden has signed a bill forcing the platform’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest ownership or face a ban. US President Joe Biden has signed a new law that could potentially…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months ago‘No consensus’ in West on seizing Russian assets – WaPoThe EU is worried that the move would breach international law and trigger a backlash, the outlet reports. EU officials are reluctant to bow to US pressure and transfer frozen Russian assets to…rt-international (74)in news • 2 months agoGoogle fires anti-Israel employeesThe employees were dismissed after staging sit-ins at the company’s offices. Google has fired 28 workers who protested against the company’s ties with the Israeli government amid the war in…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoIndia ‘concerned’ over deaths of its students in USOver a dozen young people from India have died in the US since the start of the year. The deaths of Indian students in the US, a popular destination for studies abroad, is a “big concern” for…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoTesla to axe more than 10% of global workforce – mediaThe layoffs are reportedly expected to impact at least 14,000 employees. Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its salaried workforce, according to an internal company-wide email sent to…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoIsrael mobilizes more reservistsTwo additional brigades are being called up to fight in Gaza, the military has said. Israel will mobilize two additional brigades for operations in Gaza, the military announced on Sunday.…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoIsrael to coordinate response to Iranian attack with allies – NYTTehran has warned West Jerusalem against retaliation, vowing a “much more extensive” pushback. Israel intends to coordinate its response to the recent massive Iranian drone and missile attack…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoGold price hits historic highThe rally has been attributed to rising tensions in the Middle East that have spurred safe-haven demand. The price of gold reached an all-time high on Friday, soaring above $2,400 per ounce as…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoFrench navy prepares for war – admiralThe Marine Nationale is training to face someone “who wants to destroy us,” a top naval officer has said. France has shifted its naval posture from intercepting drug traffickers and poachers to…rt-international (74)in news • 3 months agoIranian strike on Israel ‘imminent’ – mediaOil prices rose above $90 on anonymous intelligence reports. The promised Iranian retaliation for the Israeli attack on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus is likely in the next 24-48 hours…