In recent years, the rightful rejection of the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers (North America, Western Europe and Japan), followed by the announcements made by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), have aroused great interest and expectations of major changes, including the creation of a common currency to challenge the More
(The Center Square) — State agencies across the commonwealth gather data on jobs, employment, and the economy — but they struggle to share it, hamstringing how useful it is. Legislators have taken notice and are looking to compel some digital cooperation. Senate Bill 761, introduced by Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Washington, would require the Department of […]
Poverty reduction drive all but halted across many nations as Bank calls for more money to tackle a ‘great reversal’Larry Elliott: At last G20 is showing how to fund an assault on povertyThe devastating impact of the pandemic on the world’s poorest countries has brought poverty reduction to a halt and led to a widening income gap with nations in the rich west, the World Bank has warned.In a report released to coincide with its half-yearly meeting, the Washington-based organisation said half of...
First National Bank Sioux Falls boosted its holdings in shares of iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:IDEV – Free Report) by 31.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 133,354 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,651 […]
World Bank Report Highlights Advantage Of Central Bank Gold Revaluation Accounts By Jan Nieuwenhuijs of Gainesville Coins Recently the World Bank released a handbook for asset managers on why to invest in gold. At Gainesville Coins I have written numerous articles on gold revaluation accounts and how these can be deployed by central banks to absorb losses in case of emergency. The World Bank has taken notice of my research as they allude to this practice in a chapter on reserve...
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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it plans to close 18 of its 86 branches across Scotland – including three of its Edinburgh banks. The closures, which will see the loss of 105 jobs across the country, will leave 69 branches in Scotland. RBS, who are now under the NatWest Group banner, said the further reduction in branch numbers is due to declining use by customers – but insisted there will be no further closures before 2026. The closures include three branches in Edinburgh, three in...
Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...
These Are The Most-Polluted Countries In The World Almost the entire global population breathes air that exceeds the air quality limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the world’s most polluted countries according to IQAir, ranked by their annual average PM2.5 concentration (μg/m³) in 2023. The unit μg/m³ refers to micrograms per cubic meter. What is PM2.5? PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, with a diameter...
Shafaqna English | AI & HI adopted content- Muslims in developed countries have a significant influence in various aspects of society, including: 1. Cultural Diversity: Muslims contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of developed nations through their diverse traditions, cuisine, music, and art. 2. Economic Contribution: Many Muslims are active participants
In a global context where tropical rainforests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, these ecosystems are severely threatened by expanding agribusiness and logging activities. This poses significant risks to the environment, wildlife, and communities dependent on rainforests. Against the backdrop of escalating climate change impacts, urgent action is needed to prevent the collapse More