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Voters cast their votes at a polling station during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo by Thomas De Cian/NurPhoto, Getty Images)Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesThai voters gathered in large numbers on Sunday for a general election that will be a three-way battle between conservatives, progressives and populists, with no party expected to win a clear majority and political instability expected to linger.Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has prepared for a snap election in mid-December amid an escalating border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, a move analysts say is a well-timed move by the Conservative Party leader to…
If France set the standard with their dramatic opening night victory over Ireland, England proved they are their main rivals to win the Six Nations.Saturday’s 48-7 victory over Wales marked the start of a tournament in which England must take the next step towards silver medal under manager Steve Borthwick. England brought a level of brutality, both offensively and defensively, that could not be contained by a Welsh team that was out of form and in transition. World-class scrum-half Tomos Williams and Louis Rees-Zammit, appearing at full-back in his first Six Nations appearance after returning from NFL duty, were neutralized…
Arrow pointing outside zoom in iconBerkshire stock has been roughly even with the S&P since the beginning of the year, recovering from a nearly 8 percentage point loss last week.Arrow pointing outside zoom in iconDaVita rises on strong earnings after Berkshire cuts stakeArrow pointing outside zoom in iconThis is good news for Berkshire, which owns 44% of the stock with more than 30 million shares worth $4.2 billion.But the not-so-good news is that the company was obligated last Thursday to sell about 1.7 million shares of DVA stock at its pre-surprise price of $120.56 for a total of just under…
Pressure mounts on Newcastle’s head coach after the 3-2 defeat at Brentford, with Eddie Howe admitting he is “not doing my job well enough at the moment”.The Magpies gave up a 1-0 lead and fell behind twice against the Bees as Newcastle’s form extended to just one win from eight games in all competitions. A week in which Newcastle lost their Carabao Cup defense leaves Howe’s side 10 points adrift of fifth place in the Premier League, with 13 games remaining and what is expected to be the final Champions League spot at stake. Newcastle were as close to the…
The first round of talks between Iran and the US in Muscat resulted in no progress. The coming weeks will determine whether they have laid the groundwork or just bought time to escalate.When Iranian and American negotiators concluded hours of talks in Muscat on February 6, neither side publicly signaled a change from their original positions. Iran insisted that the discussion focused only on the nuclear file. The United States arrived seeking a comprehensive framework that would also cover broader issues that the U.S. government has publicly raised, such as ballistic missiles, regional armed groups, and even human rights issues.…
The Trump administration has made unprecedented stock investments over the past year, acquiring stakes in at least 10 companies.Many of them belong to important mineral companies, as the White House plans a strategy to directly support mining companies to build domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on China. But investments also include chip makers and, in some cases, nuclear reactor companies. In the case of U.S. Steel, the regime has control, not direct economic interest. Scott Linthicum, a trade lawyer and fellow at the liberal Cato Institute, said the number of investments is unusual outside of times of war or…
Members of the media gather in front of a high-rise residential building that was the site of an assassination attempt on Russian Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeev in Moscow, February 6, 2026. A Russian general was shot and rushed to hospital in a Moscow apartment on Friday morning, officials said, in the latest apparent assassination attempt on a senior Russian military official. (Photo credit: Hector RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)Hector Retamal | AFP | Getty ImagesRussia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting dead Russian military intelligence chief Vladimir Alekseev in Moscow was detained in Dubai…
What better way for England to recover from a winter of discontent than by winning a white-ball world title?The ash was terrible. The series was lost in 11 days, with England being blamed for preparation (or lack thereof), communication and (allegedly) a little too much lubrication. That was before we got into shot selection. Hey, did something bad happen? Even after Ashes ended, the unwanted headlines didn’t stop. image: Brook captain admits he lied to protect team-mates about clash with nightclub bouncer in New Zealand Shortly after England’s series-ending defeat to Australia in Sydney, news broke that white-ball captain Harry…
Global markets rarely reveal their vulnerabilities quietly. They do so when shipping routes are under threat, energy prices are rising or supply chains are disrupted. Few regions illustrate this reality more clearly than the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. These areas are currently among the most contested maritime corridors in the world. What unfolds along these waters is no longer local. It shapes the economic security of the entire Arab world and beyond.However, despite the increased focus on this strategic corridor, one factor remains underappreciated. That’s Somalia.For decades, Somalia has been viewed primarily through the lens of conflict…
The Trump administration’s U.S. corporate stock portfolio has reached an unprecedented size outside of times of economic crisis or war. The administration has acquired stakes in or entered into agreements with at least 10 companies, most of which are publicly traded. The government has announced its latest investments. usa rare earthsend of January. Democrats have considered investing in U.S. industry in the past. But the Trump administration’s approach carries risks, both for the companies involved and the broader markets in which those companies operate. “This is an invisible barrier for start-ups and new market entrants,” said Scott Linthicum, an international…