Modi’s Trip To Moscow Was Much More Important Than Most Observers Realize
Modi’s Trip To Moscow Was Much More Important Than Most Observers Realize Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi just completed his first trip to Russia in half a decade and put an end to the several-year-long hiatus in annual meetings between their leaders. The outcome was nine agreements on a wide range […]
Cocoa Grinding Estimates Suggest Demand Destruction Nearing
Cocoa Grinding Estimates Suggest Demand Destruction Nearing With cocoa prices hovering over $8,000 a ton in New York, the long-anticipated demand destruction for cocoa is finally approaching. New estimates indicate that global bean processing likely declined in the second quarter. According to six analysts and traders tracked by Bloomberg, second-quarter global grindings—where cocoa transforms into butter […]
China: The Helpless Giant
China: The Helpless Giant Authored by James Rickards via DailyReckoning.com, Myths die hard. Among these is the great myth that China’s poised to take over the world. Today I’ll debunk that myth. No one seriously disputes the importance of China to the global economy. It’s the world’s second-largest economy after the U.S. and accounts for […]
What Taxes Must Be Paid When You Have A Trust?
What Taxes Must Be Paid When You Have A Trust? Authored by Mike Valles via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), When you create your estate plan, consider setting up a trust to pass your assets on to your beneficiaries. The holdings in some trusts do not go through probate, enabling your beneficiaries to receive them […]
KFC Now Serving Halal Chicken, Removing Pork From Menus In Ontario
KFC Now Serving Halal Chicken, Removing Pork From Menus In Ontario Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants in Ontario are all now “Muslim-friendly”, with halal chicken and no pork on their menus, according to a new report from True North. Halal refers to what is permissible or lawful in traditional Islamic law, particularly regarding food and drink. It […]
Is Saudi Arabia Set On Becoming A Global Gas Leader?
Is Saudi Arabia Set On Becoming A Global Gas Leader? Authored by Simon Watkins via OilPrice.com, Saudi Arabia aims to become a major gas exporter by 2030, as part of its ‘Vision 2030’ plan. Saudi Aramco announced over $25 billion in contracts for gas sector expansion. Despite these efforts, Saudi Arabia’s projected gas output by […]
Canada Has Become The “Car Theft Capital Of The World”, Interpol Warns
Canada Has Become The “Car Theft Capital Of The World”, Interpol Warns This summer, Interpol ranked Canada among the top 10 worst countries for car thefts out of 137, a “remarkable” achievement given Canada’s data integration with Interpol only began in February, according to the BBC. After the cars are stolen, they are “either used […]
Why Gavin Newsom Must Never Become US President
Why Gavin Newsom Must Never Become US President Authored by Edward Ring via American Greatness, As President Biden’s age threatens to derail his reelection campaign, waiting in the wings and trying not to appear too eager is Gavin Newsom. It’s not easy. Wanting to be president with an intensity that might make Gollum’s lust for […]
This Week In US Aviation: Boeing 757 Loses Wheel, 737 Aborts Takeoff Due To Tire Failure, Near-Miss In Syracuse
This Week In US Aviation: Boeing 757 Loses Wheel, 737 Aborts Takeoff Due To Tire Failure, Near-Miss In Syracuse US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has prioritized combating systemic racism as the center point of his role in overseeing the federal transportation system, should really get back to basics and ensure taxpayers the aviation industry […]
Homes In California’s Big Cities Cost 10 Times More Than Average Income
Homes In California’s Big Cities Cost 10 Times More Than Average Income Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, Buying a home in California slid further out of reach for many residents in 2023, especially in larger metropolitan areas, according to a recent Harvard University housing study. The report found some of the highest […]