By Simon Thomson Armando Iannucci’s Pandemonium is a theatrical counterblast to the chaos of Johnson-era politics. A Shakespearean pastiche by way of That Was the Week that Was, it tells the story of Boris from his initial vacillations over Brexit (“To…
Excise policy case: Delhi court extends custody parole of Hyderabad businessman Arun Pillai
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi extended the custody parole of businessman Arun Pillai on Wednesday by three days in a money laundering case related to excise policy to look after his ailing wife in Hyderabad. Pill…
Shettima reassures Commonwealth Society of business-friendly environment
He added that Tinubu has an 8-point agenda and 6 out of the items on the agenda are directly to make the ease of doing business in Nigeria a reality. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday night reassured the Royal Commonwealth Society of the Feder…
Pinching Pennies? China’s Newest Street Food Craze Is… Grilled Ice
Fried rice, I’m familiar with. In fact, it’s one of my favorite foods. But fried ice? Apparently, yes, it’s a thing, although how long the supposedly native Chinese street food will remain available to the public is something of a question. In a video …
Free press groups protest Slovak government’s funding cuts for broadcaster
(Reuters) – Slovak government’s plans to cut funding to state broadcaster RTVS and divide the group into radio and television units will undermine its independence and threaten media freedom, a group of press freedom organisations said on Wednesday. In…
Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir will “fit in” during England’s tour of India: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that uncapped off-spinner Shoaib Bashir who was included in England’s Test squad to tour India will have an opportunity to learn from the likes of experienced spinner Rav…
Bizarre Christmas tree trend sees people use vapes as decorations – but experts are worried
By Liam Gilliver Merry Christmas folks, or should we say merry Vapemas. This year, Brits are ditching traditional decorations like baubles and tinsel, for something a little unconventional. Our Mother Mary has been replaced with a blueberry-flavoured L…
Will Oil Stocks Go Up in 2024? Warren Buffett Doesn’t Seem to Think So.
Life has come full circle for oil stocks in 2023. In 2022, the energy sector of the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) gained 58%, and was the only sector to end in the green as wider markets tanked and tech stocks had their worst year in decades. The energy sector,…
RFE/RL: Spouse of controversial Ukrainian lawmaker has $2 million apartment in Moscow
The wife of notorious pro-Russian lawmaker Yurii Boiko owns an apartment in the city center of Moscow worth more than 190 million rubles ($2.1 million), RFE/RL’s Schemes project reported on Dec. 13. Boiko served under pro-Russian former President Vikto…
RFE/RL: Spouse of controversial Ukrainian lawmaker has $2 million apartment in Moscow
The wife of notorious pro-Russian lawmaker Yurii Boiko owns an apartment in the city center of Moscow worth more than 190 million rubles ($2.1 million), RFE/RL’s Schemes project reported on Dec. 13. Boiko served under pro-Russian former President Vikto…