Tag: Political economy
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Khamenei’s Son Allegedly Builds Secret Overseas Property Empire, Bloomberg Reports
Overview of the Bloomberg Report Bloomberg has published explosive claims alleging that the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, orchestrated a covert overseas property empire. The report outlines a web of real estate investments and affiliated entities spread across multiple jurisdictions, supposedly shielded from public scrutiny and Iranian government oversight. While the exact…
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Trump Will Be Furious as the Fed Holds Rates: Markets, Politics, and the Road Ahead
Markets pause, but the political temperature rises When central banks hold rates steady, the immediate reaction is often a relief rally or a brief calm in the market. But in the current environment, the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates on hold is already becoming a political weather vane. For investors, traders, and voters, the…
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Trump Attacks Jamie Dimon Over JPMorgan Debanking Row
Overview of the Dispute Former President Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of debanking him in the wake of the January 6, 2021, riot. The exchange, rooted in broader criticisms of financial platforms and political semantics, has reignited questions about…
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Hurling, Land, and Legacy: A Critical Review
Overview Hurling, Land, and Legacy is a provocative exploration of the long shadow cast by the 1798 Rebellion on Irish society and governance. The author threads together social tensions, property relations, and political reform to offer a nuanced view of how land and power shaped the fate of Ireland in the early 19th century. While…
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Najib Razak Found Guilty in Major 1MDB Abuse of Power Trial
Overview of the Verdict A landmark court ruling has convicted former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak of abuse of power in the ongoing 1MDB corruption saga. The latest trial, widely regarded as the most significant in the multi-billion-dollar investigation, culminates in Najib’s conviction on charges related to the manipulation of government funds and abuse of…
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Tanzania President Blames Foreigners for Deadly Post-Election Protests
Background: A Contested Election and Violent Aftermath In the wake of Tanzania’s tightly watched presidential election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced a volatile landscape. The ruling party’s victory, marked by the exclusion of two major opposition candidates, sparked a wave of protests that left scores dead and many more injured. As the country grappled with…