The number of sovereign wealth funds has been increasing in recent years, giving governments greater flexibility in how they use their additional financial resources and diversify their investments for future generations. Although most were created in energy-driven emerging economies, sovereign wealth funds have recently become a more prominent financing tool in the developed world as … Read more
Written by Gulchekhra Malikova The formation of a free society and state is impossible without the formation of a stable electoral legal culture. It is a generally accepted fact that elections are the basis of people’s power. It is generally accepted that the presence of free elections in the country is one of the principles … Read more
Representative photo of a newborn baby in the hospital. – AFP/File ANKARA: An Istanbul prosecutor has charged 47 people, including doctors and nurses, over inappropriate treatment of children for profit, causing the deaths of at least 10 newborns in one of Turkey’s biggest health scandals in recent years. The indictment stated that the Ministry of … Read more
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced additional student debt relief for public sector employees — amounting to about $4.5 billion — with just over two weeks remaining until the presidential election. The measure affects about 60,000 borrowers across the country, the White House said, praising efforts by Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more
MAKKAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered reassurances about the health of King Salman during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media reported. The royal court said on Sunday the 88-year-old monarch would undergo medical tests for a lung inflammation. “The crown prince reassures everyone of the health of the Custodian of the Two … Read more
Jennifer Lopez made her first notable public appearance since filing for divorce from Ben Affleck in a pre-recorded segment for the 50th Anniversary Special of the American Music Awards on Sunday. The 55-year-old singer and actress reflected on her childhood memories of the show, recalling how watching it as a young girl inspired her path … Read more
WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange gestures as he speaks during a hearing on his detention and conviction, and their effect on human rights before the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France, October 1, 2024. — Reuters STRASBOURG: Julian Assange, the founder of … Read more
STRASBOURG: Julian Assange, the founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, told European lawmakers on Tuesday, that his guilty plea to US espionage accusations was necessary because legal and political efforts to protect his freedom were not sufficient. “I eventually chose freedom over an unrealisable justice,” Assange said, in his first public comments since his release … Read more
There are some unusual aspects to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship. They always seem to be very affectionate with each other, often seen kissing in public. Their behavior goes against royal tradition, particularly Harry’s decision to marry Meghan. The conservative British aristocracy disapproves of its members showing affection in public. However, considering the challenges … Read more
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) World number one Jannik Sinner insists that fans have been “positive” in their response to his doping test controversy but he … Read more