Oil stable on mixed drivers; market eyes Iraq exports

investing.com Oil was nearly steady on Thursday as a surprise drop in stockpiles offset a smaller-than-expected cut to Russian supplies, while investors closely watched developments on…

The Undoing of Guo Wengui, Billionaire Partner to Trump Allies

nytimes.com The Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, pictured at his Manhattan apartment in 2017, when he was in self-imposed exile in the United States. He is now in federal…

Putin's war is having a devastating impact on Ukraine's children

newsweek.com More than a year on, Russian President Vladimir Putin's war continues to have a devastating impact across all sectors of Ukrainian society. Among the hardest hit—Ukraine's…

Ukrainian POW used breathing drills to handle interrogation and starvati

newsweek.com Holed up in a 30-foot by 9-foot foot room with two dozen other prisoners gave Serhii a new appreciation for the outdoors. The 300-yard walk to the interrogation room was…

'It's not a pretty picture': Russia's support is growing in the developing world

cnbc.com Russia's sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the Kremlin's narratives, analysts suggest. A…

Trump keeps saying he can solve the Ukraine war in 24 hours. Mike Pompeo says he has no idea what his former boss is talking about

businessinsider.com Former US President Donald Trump looks on during a rally at the Waco Regional Airport on March 25, 2023 in Waco, Texas, Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a…

Ukraine’s Challenger 2 Tanks Could Counterattack Around Bakhmut

forbes.com The first ex-British Challenger 2 tanks have arrived in Ukraine, and might be ready for combat. At least one group of analysts believes the tanks could roll into action…

ASEAN Considers Dropping U.S. Dollar, Euro, Yen, Pound for Settlements

watcher.guru In a recent meeting in Indonesia, ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors discussed how to slash down the dependence on major currencies. According to a briefing…

Ukraine latest: Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong says Russia violated U.N. charter

nikkei.com The war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has passed a grim one-year milestone, with mounting military and civilian deaths. As fighting rages in…

Ukraine latest: U.S. general talks of long way to go to build munitions stockpile

nikkei.com The war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has passed a grim one-year milestone, with mounting military and civilian deaths. As fighting rages in…

Russia Postpones CBDC Pilot, Waiting for Legislation to Pass

247wallst.com Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot rollout, initially scheduled for April 1, has been delayed as the country’s central bank awaits approval for a specific…

US commits $25 million to Costa Rica for Conti ransomware recovery

therecord.media US commits $25 million to Costa Rica for Conti ransomware recovery The U.S. government is sending $25 million to the government of Costa Rica to help the country recover…

Ukraine's tank force shouldn't stand a chance against Russia's on paper, but dumb mistakes keep tipping the scales

businessinsider.com A Russian T-72 tank is loaded on a truck by Ukrainian soldiers outside the town of Izyum on September 24, 2022. Photo by ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images Russia has…

Hannity Tells Trump Putin Is ‘Evil’ After the Former President Says ‘I Got Along with Him Great’

mediaite.com Former President Donald Trump boasted he “got along” with Vladimir Putin before Sean Hannity said the Russian president is “evil.” Trump declined to join the Fox News host…

Trump again defends Putin and rips into DeSantis for calling him an 'authoritarian gas station attendant' and a 'war criminal'

businessinsider.com President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Jorge Silva/Pool, Associated Press; Phil Sears, File/Associated Press Florida Gov.…

White House posts video created using an app owned by TikTok's parent company

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden threatens to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. over national security concerns, he embraced another popular app owned by the same…

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova Is Placed on Russia’s Most Wanted List

variety.com Nadya Tolokonnikova, the founder of the politically charged punk group Pussy Riot, has been named one of Russia’s most wanted criminal suspects. The news first appeared on…

Pompeo dismisses Trump's Ukraine pledge: No idea "what he's talking about"

newsweek.com Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo can't make any sense of former President Donald Trump's claim that he would personally end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of…

U.S. to Provide $25 Million to Costa Rica for Cybersecurity

wsj.com The U.S. will provide cybersecurity support to the government of Costa Rica, officials said, almost a year after a ransomware group laid siege to its critical infrastructure…

Pussy Riot Protest Art NFT Triggers Russian Criminal Charges

decrypt.co The Russian government has cited an NFT as evidence for criminal charges against Pussy Riot relating to “hurting the religious feelings” of the people of Russia, according…

Russia Postpones Launch Of Digital Ruble Indefinitely

bitcoinist.com The scheduled trial of Russia’s digital ruble has been postponed; it was due on April 1. This is because the regulatory framework necessary for the pilot to proceed is yet…

Zelensky Invites China's Xi To Visit Ukraine As US Rebuffs 'Alternate' Peace Plan

zerohedge.com Zelensky Invites China's Xi To Visit Ukraine As US Rebuffs 'Alternate' Peace Plan Coming on the heels of Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow where he met with Vladimir Putin last…

Lauren Boebert jokes about climate deniers during Colorado drought hearing

newsweek.com Representative Lauren Boebert joked about how she is not a climate denier, considering she recognizes that the climate changes with each season, during a House Committee on…

Ukraine latest: Putin may visit Turkey next month, Erdogan says

nikkei.com The war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has passed a grim one-year milestone, with mounting military and civilian deaths. As fighting rages in…

Denmark Recovers, Identifies Mystery Object Found Next To Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

zerohedge.com Denmark Recovers, Identifies Mystery Object Found Next To Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Denmark has announced the recovery of a 'mystery' object spotted by underwater cameras which…

Bonds "Quiet, Too Quiet" As Big-Tech Soars Into New Bull Market

zerohedge.com Bonds "Quiet, Too Quiet" As Big-Tech Soars Into New Bull Market The last 'calm' day before GDP and PCE saw bond yields uncomfortably quiet ("too f**king quiet" as one rates…

How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Impacted Gasoline Prices

forbes.com Following my recent article detailing Average Gasoline Prices Under The Past Four Presidents, I received a flurry of feedback. Some commentors were angry about a comment I…

NHL Commissioner says Pride Nights will be "evaluated"

mediaite.com Adrian Kraus/AP NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league will “evaluate” Pride Nights in the offseason due to opposition from players this season. As part of its Hockey…

Russia is forcing Western companies exiting its market to make a donation to the country

yahoo.com None Foreign investors exiting Russia must donate at least 10% of asset sale proceeds to the state. • None The new rule applies to investors from "unfriendly countries" that…

PHOTOS: Inside the front-line trenches around a destroyed town where Ukraine is fighting the war's longest and bloodiest battle

businessinsider.com A Ukrainian serviceman takes cover in a trench during shelling next to a 105mm howitzer near the city of Bakhmut, on March 8, 2023. Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty…

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova Added to Russia’s Most Wanted List

billboard.com Russian authorities have put a member of the Pussy Riot punk group on a most wanted list for criminal suspects as the Kremlin works to stifle political dissent. Russian news…

Escalating battle for Avdiivka is crucial for more than just territory

newsweek.com A railroad in a city south of Bakhmut might become a point of emphasis for the Russian military in the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a political analyst. Avdiivka,…

D.M. Thomas, 88, Dies; His ‘White Hotel’ Was a Surprise Best Seller

nytimes.com D.M. Thomas in 1982, a year after his novel “The White Hotel” became an unexpected best seller. “I’ve decided I’m a poet who sometimes writes novels,” he said, “rather than…

Everton Faces Financial Fair Play Investigation And Will Strongly Contest Premier League Allegation

forbes.com Last week it was announced that the Premier League had referred Everton to an independent commission for an alleged breach of the league’s profit and sustainability rules…

CNN Crashes to 30-Year Low in Prime Time, While Tucker Carlson Surges in First Quarter Ratings

mediaite.com The first quarter of 2023 saw heavy year-over-year declines across the board in cable news, as the first quarter of 2022 saw a larger audience tuning in for coverage of the…

President Biden says that democracies around the world are getting 'stronger not weaker' as he promises $690 million to bolster support

fortune.com President Joe Biden on Wednesday offered an optimistic outlook on the health of democracy worldwide, declaring that leaders are “turning the tide” in stemming a yearslong…

Zelenskyy fears Ukrainians will lose the will to fight and push him to negotiate with Moscow if Bakhmut falls

businessinsider.com President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the positions of Ukrainian troops located in the Bakhmut city and Lysychansk districts, Ukraine on June 5, 2022. Getty Images…

Strong Implementation of Bipartisan Law Key to Cleaning Up U.S. Financial System

newsweek.com A little sunlight truly is the best disinfectant. There may be nowhere that statement is more true than in the realm of illicit finance. By the Treasury Department's…

US To Withhold Nuclear Weapons Data From Russia As Last Treaty Collapses

zerohedge.com US To Withhold Nuclear Weapons Data From Russia As Last Treaty Collapses The White House has confirmed what we can call the effective (and expected) collapse of the New…

Top Agriculture Trader Cargill to Stop Exporting Russian Grain

themoscowtimes.com The top global agricultural commodity trader Cargill is to stop exporting Russian grain this summer while maintaining its other operations in the country, Russia’s RBC news…

Russia practicing launches of "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missiles

newsweek.com Russia has announced its plan to begin practicing launches of its Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system this week amid its ongoing war against Ukraine. In a…

Russian dad whose teen drew anti-war picture flees jail and exposes cracks in Putin’s crackdown on dissent

nbcnews.com A single father who was sentenced to jail for discrediting the Russian army was on the run Wednesday after fleeing detention, a dramatic twist in a case that emerged out of…

Cargill plans to halt grain export activities in Russia

theglobeandmail.com Cargill said on Wednesday it would take a further step back from the Russian market by stopping handling Russian grain from its export terminal from July, although its…

ETF strategies for long-term outperformance

cnbc.com As fears of recession and bank failures fuel investor anxiety, one strategist says the best prospect for outperformance this year is staying long-term invested with a…

Canada's plugging its labor shortage with 1 million people moving to the country last year, while Biden is maintaining Trump-like policies that keep…

businessinsider.com Canada has welcomed more immigrants into the country in an effort to combat its labor shortage. Pool/Getty Images Canada welcomed a record level of immigration last year and…

Wednesday assorted links

marginalrevolution.com 1. On existential risk and AI, Zvi responds at length. And a response from Richard Ngo at Open AI (at least he knows what mood affiliation is). And Joseph Walker on…

Wladimir Klitschko outraged Russians will compete in sports

mediaite.com Gregor Fischer/AP Former Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko expressed grave disappointment in the International Olympic Committee’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian…

Russian official warns of plot to overthrow Belarusian government

newsweek.com A high-ranking Russian official is warning that Belarusians who are fighting on Ukraine's side against Russia might attempt to overthrow their own government. Russian Deputy…

‘Tetris’ and ‘BlackBerry’ Usher in the Age of Tech Nostalgia

vanityfair.com As younger Gen-Xers and elder Millennials gray into the nostalgia of middle age, it only makes sense that they should want to revisit the tokens of their upbringing in film…

Russia stops giving advance notice about missile tests info to U.S

pbs.org Russia will no longer give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests, a senior Moscow diplomat said Wednesday, as its military deployed mobile launchers in Siberia in…

These European countries have the lowest and highest energy prices

euronews.com Annual energy inflation in the EU reached a record level following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The annual energy inflation rate exceeded 40 per cent in June 2022, and then…

Film Producer and Activist Mike Downey Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor in Iceland

hollywoodreporter.com Irish producer and film industry activist Mike Downey has received the inaugural lifetime achievement award of the Stockfish Film Festival in Iceland for his contributions…

'Pro-Moscow' Monks Resist Zelensky's Eviction From Ukraine Monastery

newsweek.com Monks have refused an order to leave a Kyiv monastery following accusations they had links to Russia, whose invasion of Ukraine has strained religious ties between the…

Zelensky Admits Fear Of Waning Support In US: "If They Stop Helping Us, We Will Not Win"

zerohedge.com Zelensky Admits Fear Of Waning Support In US: "If They Stop Helping Us, We Will Not Win" President Volodymyr Zelensky is deeply concerned over 'Ukraine fatigue' taking over…

WTI Extends Gains After Large Surprise Crude Draw, 'Adjustment' Factor Remains High

zerohedge.com WTI Extends Gains After Large Surprise Crude Draw, 'Adjustment' Factor Remains High Oil prices extended recent gains overnight (but have trodden water for the last couple of…

Erykah Badu Says This Is What Politicians Really Mean When They Say ‘Woke’

billboard.com Erykah Badu wishes conservative politicians would just say what they really mean when they invoke the word “woke” to describe progressive policies and practices they are…

Nuclear dispute hangs over EU renewable energy talks

theglobeandmail.com The European Union enters the final stage of tense talks over how to treat hydrogen produced using nuclear power on Wednesday, in an effort to end a dispute that threatens…

The 9 World Leaders Who Have the Power to Destroy Life on Earth

247wallst.com Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that the Russian military would “respond accordingly” if the United Kingdom were to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium…

The Benefits, and Pain, of a Latin Education

wsj.com Regarding Melik Kaylan’s review of “Et Tu, Brute? The Best Latin Lines Ever” by Harry Mount and John Davie (Bookshelf, March 24): Latin was my favorite high-school class.…