The Thai baht faces vulnerability due to increased trade reliance on China and the US amid political changes. Trump’s presidency and Fed’s policies may weaken the currency, impacting economic stability. Key Points The Thai baht is at risk due to Donald Trump’s return to the White House, as the country relies heavily on trade, making…

REUTERS/Erin Scott The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has approached Congress with a plan to forgive half of Ukraine’s economic aid debt, amounting to approximately $4.65 billion, Voice of America reported on Nov. 20. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller later confirmed this during a press briefing. In April 2024, Congress passed the Ukraine…

President Claudia Sheinbaum returned to Mexico City from São Paulo, Brazil, on a commercial flight on Tuesday after attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. At the top of her morning press conference on Wednesday – her first since last Friday – Sheinbaum noted that her mañanera would be brief as…

Minister Maris confirms that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any formal communication on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to return to Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand – Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa provided updates on pressing issues during a briefing at Government House, on November 20, including the status of Thailand’s Joint Technical Committee (JTC)…

Abdulla Aripov re-elected as Prime Minister of Uzbekistan AKIPRESS.COM – Abdulla Aripov was re-elected as Prime Minister of Uzbekistan at a session of the Parliament on November 20, the presidential press service reported. Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated that Aripov will be able to effectively manage the activities of the government and mobilize the heads of ministries…

The civilian prime minister of Mali and his government have been sacked by the country’s ruling junta, just days after expressing rare public criticism of the military regime. At a rally on Saturday, Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, 66, publicly warned of “serious challenges and the risk of going backwards” while the junta continues to…

President Donald Trump and his team inched closer to assembling a crypto council as promised to the digital industry and a new office at the White House. Trump’s transition team is evaluating candidates to lead a first-of-its-kind crypto office in the White House, which would focus exclusively on digital asset policies in the United States.…

According to a Bloomberg report, President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering the establishment of a new White House position dedicated exclusively to crypto policy.  This development coincides with growing speculation about the inclusion of pro-crypto leaders in key positions within the new administration, as Trump’s advocacy for digital assets has been evident during his…

Newswise — NEW YORK, NY, November 20, 2024 – The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following statement regarding the new Scientific Opinion ‘One Health Governance in the European Union’ by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors. WCS welcomes this scientific opinion by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA), which provides recommendations to support the successful implementation of European…

Today former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten will deliver his valedictory speech to Parliament ahead of his political career soon coming to an end. He’s taking up the role of Vice Chancellor at University of Canberra. As Shorten rides off into the political sunset, Anthony Albanese is planning for the looming election campaign, due before…