The banking dilemma
In order to resolve the ongoing US investigation into the Libor scandal, Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $220m (£150m).…
The fear of Singularity
Artificial intelligence continues to be hailed for the possibilities it presents in nearly every facet of human life. However, some…
Kenyan elections, again
The re-run of Kenyan elections is taking place on October 26th, 2017. The nation’s Supreme Court had declared the August…
Allies or Frenemies?
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is currently in India for a state visit. He will be holding meetings with…
Kurds freeze independence hopes
The Kurdistan Regional Government has announced that it is willing to freeze the results of the recent referendum calling for…
Shutdown of binary options?
Israel has unanimously passed a law to ban the nation’s binary options industry. The unregulated industry has been accused of…
What now for Sri Lanka?
The Hambantota port in Sri Lanka has become a point of contention in both domestic and international politics for the…
Banker held guilty of fraud
A former HSBC executive has been held guilty of defrauding Cairn Energy, an energy firm in a $3.5bn currency trade.…
Jinping on par with Mao
Xi Jinping has been revered as China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. China’s ruling Communist Party has unanimously voted…
UK watchdog fines Merrill Lynch
The Financial Conduct Authority has slapped the Bank of America's Merrill Lynch with £35 million fine. FCA has accused of…
North Korea’s African connection
North Korea has continued to generate revenue through business agreements with African nations despite harsh sanctions by the UN. Is…
Record high oil imports
India’s oil imports have hit a record high in September 2017 as the nation imported 4.83 million barrels per day…
Reviving Indian economy
The Indian economy continues to struggle as its growth has diminished in 2017. The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its…
Ecological Armageddon
A study has revealed that the number of flying insects has plummeted by 75 per cent in the last 25…
Middle East impasse – indefinite
US State Secretary Rex Tillerson has expressed that he has little hope for a quick resolution in the Gulf impasse.…