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New CNN head says network needs to recapture ‘swagger and innovation’

New CNN head says network needs to recapture ‘swagger and innovation’

We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight into your preferences, you’re helping us to engage with you more deeply, and that allows us to keep our journalism free for all. You’ll always be able to control your own.  CNN’s new chief executive says the company needs to recapture the “swagger and innovation” of its early days – and that, he says, increasingly means embracing a future outside of television. Mark Thompson, appointed CNN’s chief executive last fall after stints at the New York Times and the BBC, outlined a strategy to his staff on Wednesday that included a corporate restructuring but few external specifics on how that transformation will take place.Once a “scrappy outsider”, CNN has been slow to respond to the reality of its primary television business shrinking, Thompson said in his memo.“There’s currently too little innovation and risk-taking,” Thompson said in the memo. “Like so many other news players with a broadcast heritage, CNN’s linear services and even its website can sometimes have an old-fashioned and unadventurous feel as if the world has changed and they haven’t.” CNN needs to follow the audience, and smartphones are where most people under 40 first turn for news, he said.To change the thinking, Thompson said the current national, international and digital teams need to be combined into one unit, under the leadership of Virginia Moseley as executive editor. Mike McCarthy will become CNN’s managing editor.Atlanta-based CNN is also hiring Alex MacCallum, currently chief revenue officer at the Washington Post, as an executive in charge of digital projects and services.That’s where Thompson, known for establishing the digital subscription service that transformed the Times as a business the past decade, will look for sustained revenue at CNN. It’s not clear whether this will mean a paid subscription service or other products. In the past, CNN hasn’t always “gone the extra mile to squeeze every bit of value from the outstanding news and other intellectual property we create”, he wrote. “No longer.” He said the CNN.com website needs “drastic modernization. .The network also needs multiple digital projects to complement the CNN Max streaming service, he said.With cord-cutting, the audience for cable television in the US has fallen by one-fifth in the past two years, he said. CNN’s full-day ratings averaged 479,000 in 2023, down 15% from a year earlier. Fox News Channel’s 1.22 million was down 18% and MSNBC’s 780,000 was up 6%, according to the Nielsen company. Thompson said CNN’s television personalities must find multi-platform audiences, and praised Anderson Cooper’s All There Is podcast about grief.  

Published 24 Jan 2024 09:05 PM

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Gayle King's offensive question startles co-hosts Alex Cooper and CBS Mornings.

Gayle King's offensive question startles co-hosts Alex Cooper and CBS Mornings.

During the morning news hour, Gayle King is becoming risqué. During a Tuesday interview for "CBS Mornings," King gave Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, a taste of her own medicine by asking a question that wasn't appropriate for the workplace in the middle of the show. You and Matt (Kaplan) are newlyweds. A year will pass. What is your favorite sex position with Matt, then? I'm interested to know."Oh my god, Gayle!" was the 30-year-old podcaster who was at the top of the charts' response. Can we have a conversation about that? Nate Burleson, co-anchor, added, "Producers said 'No!' in my ear."King clarified that she intended to draw attention to the intimate things Cooper can ask celebrities on her show without getting caught. "The reason why I'm doing that is I'm making a point here, because this is what Alex does on her show," stated King. "Katy Perry discusses her love language with her. Hailey Bieber talked about her favorite sex position because of you. Simone Biles regarding her psychological well-being."I did that facetiously because I knew you wouldn't answer," she said. The thing that strikes me as amazing about you, though, is that you're sitting there wearing those cozy hooded sweatshirts. You ask a lot of intelligent (ones) questions mixed in with these profane ones. And I want to know what's driving you crazy. How you manage to elicit conversation. And it's a compliment, I promise."  

Published 06 Mar 2025 12:43 PM

Russia and Ukraine stop transporting gas to Europe after 50 years.

Russia and Ukraine stop transporting gas to Europe after 50 years.

Following the expiration of a crucial transit agreement, both parties announced the suspension on Wednesday. At a time when the area is depleting winter storage at the quickest rate in years, the interruption will put additional pressure on supply as several central European nations that have depended on the flows would have to obtain more expensive gas elsewhere.Following Kyiv's refusal to permit any transit that finances Moscow's war machine, Russia ceased shipping gas to Europe through Ukraine, ending a fifty-year-old conduit.Following the expiration of a crucial transit agreement, both parties announced the suspension on Wednesday. At a time when the area is depleting winter storage at the quickest rate in years, the interruption will put additional pressure on supply as several central European nations that have depended on the flows would have to obtain more expensive gas elsewhere. Despite the three years of war, Ukraine has remained a vital route for gas supplies into Europe. Countries are still suffering from the aftermath of an energy crisis brought on by Russia's invasion of its neighbor, even though the route only supplies 5% of the region's demands. Recently, the impending cutoff contributed to a market where petrol prices have increased by more than 50% annually.After the five-year transit agreement expired, Russia's Gazprom PJSC suspended deliveries on New Year's Day, claiming that there were no "technical and legal opportunities" for shipments due to the Ukrainian side's "repeated and explicit refusal to extend these agreements."The Energy Ministry in Kyiv acknowledged the halt, stating that as of 7 a.m. local time, Russian flows across its territory were stopped. Additionally, Slovakia's network operator verified that it was not getting gas.  

Published 03 Jan 2025 08:59 PM

In 2025, the Russian finance ministry anticipates that foreign investors will return to the Russian market.

In 2025, the Russian finance ministry anticipates that foreign investors will return to the Russian market.

A decree issued by the Russian president and approved by the Finance Ministry and Central Bank offers assurances to new foreign investors in the Russian stock market.December 12, Moscow /TASS/. During parliamentary hearings in the State Duma, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseyev stated that following the premise that "greed wins," foreign investors will return to the Russian market in the upcoming year.He added that the first indications of this inflow will appear next year. "Those of us who have watched the financial markets for a long time know that in the end, greed wins out, over everything else," he said.Furthermore, according to Moiseyev, the Russian president has approved a regulation issued by the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank that offers guarantees to new foreign investors on the Russian stock market, thereby increasing market capacity.  

Published 12 Dec 2024 10:12 PM

New Worker Classification Rule Could Disrupt the US Gig Economy

New Worker Classification Rule Could Disrupt the US Gig Economy

Uber drivers and other gig economy workers could be legally classified as employees under a new Department of Labor rule that goes into effect in March. The new rule already faces at least one lawsuit, filed by freelance writers who want to remain "independent contractors" rather than employees. Employees are entitled to overtime pay, minimum wage, and other benefits not available to contractors.While people who work as contractors value the flexibility, employment law experts say there's no reason employers couldn't offer flexible hours alongside employee status and the benefits that go along with it. App-based ride-sharing services such as Uber (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT) earned the title of “disruptors” for the way they drove traditional cab companies out of business. Now, they’re trying to fend off the disruption that could be coming for them, in the form of a new federal labor rule. A new regulation on worker classification released this month is already facing at least one legal challenge, and will likely see more pushback from gig economy companies whose business model it threatens. The new law could turn the gig economy upside down, and affect many of the estimated 22.1 million Americans who work as independent contractors, employment experts say. Earlier this month, the Department of Labor released details on a rule setting standards on when a worker counts as an employee as opposed to an independent contractor, entitling them to overtime pay, unemployment insurance, and a slew of other benefits under the law. The new rule, first proposed in 2022, is set to go into effect in March.This week, a group of freelancers, including three New Jersey-based writers, sued the Department of Labor to overturn the new rule. At least one major business lobbying group is also considering legal action. Should the government give “employee” status to workers currently classified as contractors, it would threaten the business models of companies such as Uber, Lyft, and Doordash (DASH), whose contract workers cost their employers much less than traditional employees would.Uber and the Flex Association—a trade group representing gig economy companies—both released statements last week saying that the rule would have no immediate impact on their businesses. “This rule does not materially change the law under which we operate, and will not impact the classification of the over one million Americans who turn to Uber to earn money flexibly,” Uber’s statement reads.  

Published 24 Jan 2024 08:47 PM

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow: Russian media

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow: Russian media

According to a Kremlin source cited by Russian news outlets, Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have landed in Russia after being granted shelter by Russian authorities.According to the unidentified source, Russia has given the family shelter on "humanitarian grounds," according to a story published on Sunday by the news agencies Interfax, TASS, and Ria Novosti.After armed opposition fighters took control of Damascus early on Sunday morning and declared that his government had been overthrown, it was unclear where Al-Assad was. Less than two weeks into the opposition's rapid onslaught, the advance was made. Right now, Yulia Shapovalova of Al Jazeera said from Moscow, Russia, "we see that a number of sources, including the BBC's Russian service, for instance, have reported that al-Assad could possibly have been evacuated by a Russian plane from a Russian air base in Latakia, Syria that took off several hours ago with its transponders turned off."US President Joe Biden said at a White House speech that "there is word he is in Moscow," but he was unsure of al-Assad's whereabouts."A basic act of justice is the regime's downfall. Biden added, "The long-suffering people of Syria have a historic opportunity to create a better future for their magnificent nation.  

Published 12 Dec 2024 10:21 PM

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow Russian media

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow Russian media

According to a Kremlin source cited by Russian news outlets, Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have landed in Russia after being granted shelter by Russian authorities.According to the unidentified source, Russia has given the family shelter on "humanitarian grounds," according to a story published on Sunday by the news agencies Interfax, TASS, and Ria Novosti.After armed opposition fighters took control of Damascus early on Sunday morning and declared that his government had been overthrown, it was unclear where Al-Assad was. Less than two weeks into the opposition's rapid onslaught, the advance was made. Right now, Yulia Shapovalova of Al Jazeera said from Moscow, Russia, "we see that a number of sources, including the BBC's Russian service, for instance, have reported that al-Assad could possibly have been evacuated by a Russian plane from a Russian air base in Latakia, Syria that took off several hours ago with its transponders turned off."US President Joe Biden said at a White House speech that "there is word he is in Moscow," but he was unsure of al-Assad's whereabouts."A basic act of justice is the regime's downfall. Biden added, "The long-suffering people of Syria have a historic opportunity to create a better future for their magnificent nation.  

Published 09 Dec 2024 08:09 PM

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BRICS Summit 2024 LIVE PM Modi said India is prepared to offer all assistance in resolving the issue in Ukraine.

BRICS Summit 2024 LIVE PM Modi said India is prepared to offer all assistance in resolving the issue in Ukraine.

On the fringes of the BRICS, PM Modi is scheduled to meet bilaterally with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Today, October 22, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Kazan, Russia, where he would attend the 16th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit. The trip will last two days. The conference, which Russia is hosting, is perceived as an effort by non-Western nations to demonstrate their influence in the midst of the Ukrainian war. The grouping was extended during its summit in Johannesburg last year, and this will be its maiden summit. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates were among the new members.In his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is prepared to offer all assistance in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine dispute. The prime minister told the Russian leader in his televised opening statement that New Delhi "fully supports" the early restoration of regional peace and stability.Additionally, Modi said that his second trip to Russia in as many months demonstrated "close" cooperation and a strong sense of confidence between the two nations."We stay in close communication on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. We think that issues should be settled amicably, as I already stated," the prime minister stated. "We are totally in favor of peace and stability returning as soon as possible. Humanity comes first in whatever we do. In the future, India is prepared to offer any assistance feasible," he declared.  

Published 22 Oct 2024 06:07 PM

Russia Is A Power With A Vast Statecraft Tradition

Russia Is A Power With A Vast Statecraft Tradition

Speaking on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed current geopolitical developments and their implications. He said that Russia is a power with a rich tradition of statecraft and is turning more towards Asia or non-West parts of the world. Responding to a query regarding Moscow's increasing closeness to Beijing during an interactive session at the Raisina Dialogue, S. Jaishankar stated that it makes sense to offer Russia a variety of options and that pressuring it into choosing one and criticizing it for it would be akin to a self-fulfilling prophecy."I believe that offering Russia a variety of options makes sense. "You are creating a self-fulfilling prophecy if we force Russia into a single option and declare that's really bad because that's the outcome," the speaker stated.These days, it's critical that other nations, particularly those in Asia, communicate with Russia," Mr. Jaishankar stated. "Russia is a powerful nation with a long history of statecraft. Such powers would never enter into a monogamous relationship of that kind. It would not align with their beliefs," he remarked. he external affairs minister was asked to comment on intensification of ties between Russia and China and whether India was uncomfortable with it.The minister of external affairs proposed that Russia and China are becoming closer due to Western policies. "It's kind of funny -- on the one hand you have people who set policies (and) bring the two together and then you say beware of them coming together," he stated. Michael Fullilove, Executive Director of the Australian Lowy Institute, posed the query. Days prior, Mr. Jaishankar claimed that Moscow had never harmed New Delhi's interests and that India and Russia had a "stable" and "very friendly" relationship.

Published 23 Feb 2024 03:46 PM

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Gayle King's offensive question startles co-hosts Alex Cooper and CBS Mornings.

Gayle King's offensive question startles co-hosts Alex Cooper and CBS Mornings.

During the morning news hour, Gayle King is becoming risqué. During a Tuesday interview for "CBS Mornings," King gave Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, a taste of her own medicine by asking a question that wasn't appropriate for the workplace in the middle of the show. You and Matt (Kaplan) are newlyweds. A year will pass. What is your favorite sex position with Matt, then? I'm interested to know."Oh my god, Gayle!" was the 30-year-old podcaster who was at the top of the charts' response. Can we have a conversation about that? Nate Burleson, co-anchor, added, "Producers said 'No!' in my ear."King clarified that she intended to draw attention to the intimate things Cooper can ask celebrities on her show without getting caught. "The reason why I'm doing that is I'm making a point here, because this is what Alex does on her show," stated King. "Katy Perry discusses her love language with her. Hailey Bieber talked about her favorite sex position because of you. Simone Biles regarding her psychological well-being."I did that facetiously because I knew you wouldn't answer," she said. The thing that strikes me as amazing about you, though, is that you're sitting there wearing those cozy hooded sweatshirts. You ask a lot of intelligent (ones) questions mixed in with these profane ones. And I want to know what's driving you crazy. How you manage to elicit conversation. And it's a compliment, I promise."  

Published 06 Mar 2025 12:43 PM

How corporations and startups may work together most effectively on airport innovation

How corporations and startups may work together most effectively on airport innovation

While startups provide the newest ideas to large corporations, corporations might offer startups some of their first major contracts. Startups are able to think creatively and with agility that many corporates can only imagine. Conversely, corporations possess the size and influence that startups crave.Startups are able to think creatively and with agility that many corporates can only imagine. Conversely, corporations possess the size and influence that startups crave. This is why working together has so many advantages for both parties: startups give these large corporations the newest technology, and corporations can give startups some of their first major contracts. We discussed what it takes to establish the ideal partnership between corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs with a panel of influential representatives from a startup and an international airport operator at the Airport Innovation Days in Paris. The people who spoke to us were:Groupe ADP, one of the largest airport operators globally, has Maylis de la Loge as its investment director. Groupe ADP's innovation project manager, Louis Gauthier Cofounder and CEO of WeMaintain, an IoT-enabled maintenance management firm, is Jade Francine.  

Published 11 Feb 2025 10:31 PM

The Education System in Russia Can Oppose When It Wants To

The Education System in Russia Can Oppose When It Wants To

It is evident from conversations with friends and coworkers that the majority of people think that Russian academics and instructors remain mute in the face of the militarization of education because they will inevitably encounter state force. But, in my opinion, there is no proof that actively opposing the war while enrolled in Russia's educational system is statistically risky, particularly if you do it with others.There is no proof that the likelihood of repression is significantly higher than 50%. This has been amply demonstrated over the last three years. An anti-war petition, for instance, that was signed by thousands of Russian scientists has been available to the public for nearly three years. What percentage of them have experienced repression? A minuscule percentage.Only roughly 200 instances of academics being punished nationwide over a three-year period were discovered in a recent assessment on the situation of academic freedom in Russia. That figure includes expulsions and dismissals for political reasons in addition to criminal cases—of which, incidentally, there are almost any. To put it briefly, the likelihood of persecution for Russian scholars is less than 1%, not only less than 50%. Contrast this with the independent media, which even prior to the conflict had to deal with intimidation, incarceration, and even murder. The Russian Federation is not, to put it simply, a violent regime rattling its shackles in the field of education.It is easy to say that academics are being repressed just as severely as they were during Stalin. By making this allegation, one can obtain donations from Europe and stay out of trouble with Russian colleagues who wonder why they are getting foreign funding. Additionally, it serves as a means of sidestepping the important question of why Russian education has turned into a staunch supporter of the government.  

Published 06 Feb 2025 10:36 PM

The EU works to prevent Chinese takeovers of deeptech businesses.

The EU works to prevent Chinese takeovers of deeptech businesses.

The European Commission says it would keep new rules on European venture capitalists mild, but it wants to make it more difficult for investors from other nations, such as China, to make large investments in EU businesses creating crucial technology.In the midst of growing US-China competition, the EU executive on Wednesday unveiled a long-awaited set of steps to safeguard its deeptech firms and stop intellectual property from leaking to adversary nations.It suggested amending its foreign direct investment screening law to mandate that all 27 EU nations keep an eye on and possibly prevent foreign takeovers of tech companies in the four sectors the EU deems most sensitive: artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology. Margrethe Vestager, the vice president for digital and competition at the Commission, told a press conference that the measures, which are now being debated with the member states, will also target takeovers from companies that are based in the EU "but controlled from the outside."This implies that large investments from Chinese companies or EU-based companies with LPs in other nations are more likely to be rejected for startups. According to Vestager, "Europe cannot simply be the playground for bigger players in this competition; we need to be able to play ourselves." The rivalry for the technologies we need the most is severe worldwide.  

Published 28 Jan 2025 08:59 PM

Russia Investigates Merging Oil Giants to Become a Mega Producer

Russia Investigates Merging Oil Giants to Become a Mega Producer

With nearly three times Exxon Mobil's output, the resulting company would easily be the second-largest crude producer in the world, behind Saudi Arabia's Aramco.Moscow is working on a plan to merge its biggest oil companies into a single national champion, a deal that would tighten President Vladimir Putin’s grip on global energy markets and Russia’s wartime economy.According to persons familiar with the talks, one scenario being explored would see state-backed major Rosneft Oil acquire independently-owned Lukoil and fellow state producer Gazprom Neft, a division of natural-gas exporter Gazprom. All three companies are subject to U.S. sanctions. Russia is exploring a plan to merge its three largest oil companies into a single producer. The merger would create the world's second-largest oil producer, after Saudi Arabia's Aramco.According to the Wall Street Journal, the Russian government is allegedly developing a plan to combine the nation's biggest oil companies into a national mega-producer, which would make it the second-largest producer in the world and bolster Russian President Vladimir Putin's control over international energy markets.  

Published 22 Jan 2025 08:55 PM

Russia and Ukraine stop transporting gas to Europe after 50 years.

Russia and Ukraine stop transporting gas to Europe after 50 years.

Following the expiration of a crucial transit agreement, both parties announced the suspension on Wednesday. At a time when the area is depleting winter storage at the quickest rate in years, the interruption will put additional pressure on supply as several central European nations that have depended on the flows would have to obtain more expensive gas elsewhere.Following Kyiv's refusal to permit any transit that finances Moscow's war machine, Russia ceased shipping gas to Europe through Ukraine, ending a fifty-year-old conduit.Following the expiration of a crucial transit agreement, both parties announced the suspension on Wednesday. At a time when the area is depleting winter storage at the quickest rate in years, the interruption will put additional pressure on supply as several central European nations that have depended on the flows would have to obtain more expensive gas elsewhere. Despite the three years of war, Ukraine has remained a vital route for gas supplies into Europe. Countries are still suffering from the aftermath of an energy crisis brought on by Russia's invasion of its neighbor, even though the route only supplies 5% of the region's demands. Recently, the impending cutoff contributed to a market where petrol prices have increased by more than 50% annually.After the five-year transit agreement expired, Russia's Gazprom PJSC suspended deliveries on New Year's Day, claiming that there were no "technical and legal opportunities" for shipments due to the Ukrainian side's "repeated and explicit refusal to extend these agreements."The Energy Ministry in Kyiv acknowledged the halt, stating that as of 7 a.m. local time, Russian flows across its territory were stopped. Additionally, Slovakia's network operator verified that it was not getting gas.  

Published 03 Jan 2025 08:59 PM

Russia attempts to increase the birth rate by outlawing

Russia attempts to increase the birth rate by outlawing "child-free propaganda."

Reuters, Moscow, November 12 In an attempt to increase a declining birth rate, Russia's lower chamber of parliament overwhelmingly decided on Tuesday to outlaw what officials described as harmful promotion promoting a childless lifestyle.According to official data issued in September, while Moscow's war in Ukraine continues, the birth rate is at its lowest level in 25 years, while mortality rates are rising. The numbers were deemed "catastrophic for the future of the nation" by the Kremlin.In order to safeguard the future of Russians, President Vladimir Putin, who has portrayed Russia as a bulwark of "traditional values" engaged in an existential conflict with a corrupt West, has urged women to have at least three children. Financial and other incentives are already in place. The law, which is anticipated to be swiftly approved by Putin and the upper house of parliament, joins other restrictions on free expression, such as a ban on dissenting accounts of the conflict in Ukraine and on content that is thought to encourage "non-traditional lifestyles" like same-sex relationships or gender fluidity.Individuals who create "child-free propaganda" might face fines of up to 400,000 roubles ($4,100), officials twice that amount, and legal entities up to 5 million roubles ($51,000). In the first half of 2024, Russia had 599,600 births, the fewest since 1999 and 16,000 fewer than in the first half of 2023. The death toll increased by 49,000. Immigration, however, increased by 20%.  

Published 25 Dec 2024 11:22 PM

Get ready for the cyberwar, CW EMEA

Get ready for the cyberwar, CW EMEA

Cyber security experts and prominent government and business organizations prepared for a probable online conflict when the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out in October. We discuss cyberwar, threat activity trends, and what security teams can do to safeguard their organizations in this issue of CW EMEA. We also examine the developments in quantum computing in Finland, the technology developed by Belgian researchers to speed up datacenter processing, and the keys to KPN's successful economic transformation. Go ahead and read the issue.Later, a senior minister will warn that Russia is prepared to launch cyberattacks against the UK and other allies in an effort to erode support for Ukraine. At a NATO summit, Pat McFadden, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who is also in charge of national security, is expected to warn that the Kremlin might attack British companies and deprive millions of people of their electricity. McFadden is to describe Russia's cyberwarfare capabilities as a "hidden war" being fought against Ukraine, and this is the most recent in a string of warnings about them. Additionally, he is anticipated to specifically target Russia's Unit 29155, which the government claims has conducted several strikes in Europe and the United Kingdom. The cabinet minister will warn that "cyber war can be destabilizing and debilitating" and characterize the Kremlin as "exceptionally aggressive and reckless" in this regard during a lecture to the NATO Cyber Defense Conference at Lancaster House in London. The potential for Russia to "turn the lights off for millions of people" by shutting down power grids and its readiness to target British companies "in pursuit of its malign goals" will be the main topics of McFadden's discussion. "My message to members today is clear: nobody should undervalue the Russian cyber threat to NATO, especially considering the intensity of that antagonism. He will inform the assembled NATO members, "The threat is real." He will assert that hacker collectives supporting the Russian government are accountable for at least  

Published 13 Dec 2024 11:00 PM

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow: Russian media

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow: Russian media

According to a Kremlin source cited by Russian news outlets, Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have landed in Russia after being granted shelter by Russian authorities.According to the unidentified source, Russia has given the family shelter on "humanitarian grounds," according to a story published on Sunday by the news agencies Interfax, TASS, and Ria Novosti.After armed opposition fighters took control of Damascus early on Sunday morning and declared that his government had been overthrown, it was unclear where Al-Assad was. Less than two weeks into the opposition's rapid onslaught, the advance was made. Right now, Yulia Shapovalova of Al Jazeera said from Moscow, Russia, "we see that a number of sources, including the BBC's Russian service, for instance, have reported that al-Assad could possibly have been evacuated by a Russian plane from a Russian air base in Latakia, Syria that took off several hours ago with its transponders turned off."US President Joe Biden said at a White House speech that "there is word he is in Moscow," but he was unsure of al-Assad's whereabouts."A basic act of justice is the regime's downfall. Biden added, "The long-suffering people of Syria have a historic opportunity to create a better future for their magnificent nation.  

Published 12 Dec 2024 10:21 PM

In 2025, the Russian finance ministry anticipates that foreign investors will return to the Russian market.

In 2025, the Russian finance ministry anticipates that foreign investors will return to the Russian market.

A decree issued by the Russian president and approved by the Finance Ministry and Central Bank offers assurances to new foreign investors in the Russian stock market.December 12, Moscow /TASS/. During parliamentary hearings in the State Duma, Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseyev stated that following the premise that "greed wins," foreign investors will return to the Russian market in the upcoming year.He added that the first indications of this inflow will appear next year. "Those of us who have watched the financial markets for a long time know that in the end, greed wins out, over everything else," he said.Furthermore, according to Moiseyev, the Russian president has approved a regulation issued by the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank that offers guarantees to new foreign investors on the Russian stock market, thereby increasing market capacity.  

Published 12 Dec 2024 10:12 PM

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow Russian media

Al-Assad, Syria's ousted former leader, enters Moscow Russian media

According to a Kremlin source cited by Russian news outlets, Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his family have landed in Russia after being granted shelter by Russian authorities.According to the unidentified source, Russia has given the family shelter on "humanitarian grounds," according to a story published on Sunday by the news agencies Interfax, TASS, and Ria Novosti.After armed opposition fighters took control of Damascus early on Sunday morning and declared that his government had been overthrown, it was unclear where Al-Assad was. Less than two weeks into the opposition's rapid onslaught, the advance was made. Right now, Yulia Shapovalova of Al Jazeera said from Moscow, Russia, "we see that a number of sources, including the BBC's Russian service, for instance, have reported that al-Assad could possibly have been evacuated by a Russian plane from a Russian air base in Latakia, Syria that took off several hours ago with its transponders turned off."US President Joe Biden said at a White House speech that "there is word he is in Moscow," but he was unsure of al-Assad's whereabouts."A basic act of justice is the regime's downfall. Biden added, "The long-suffering people of Syria have a historic opportunity to create a better future for their magnificent nation.  

Published 09 Dec 2024 08:09 PM

Indian couples choose Vietnam Mauritius, and Bali as their honeymoon locations in 2025

Indian couples choose Vietnam Mauritius, and Bali as their honeymoon locations in 2025

November through March is considered to be an excellent time for marriages in India. It is anticipated that this will result in newlywed couples taking honeymoons to far-flung overseas locations, which will benefit the tourism industry. There will be 4.8 million marriages in 2024, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), which would lead to a surge in honeymoon travel plans to both local and foreign locations.With a special campaign aimed at newlyweds, Visa services platform Atlys is taking advantage of this chance. Mohak Nahta, the CEO of Atlys, recently asked couples who want to tie the knot within the next six months to submit their wedding cards for a chance to win two complimentary visas. Four million couples will begin their honeymoon with a four-letter word this wedding season, and it's not love. In reality, it's V-I-S-A," an Atlys commercial stated. In response, more than 200 couples have invited each other to Nahta's private chat."In the past three months, Atlys has seen a 40% rise in visa applications, reflecting the growing trend of destination honeymoons," Nahta stated to Business Standard.Preferences for winter travel Indian tourists continue to favor classic winter vacation spots even outside of honeymoons. Popular destinations for quick winter vacations include the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Egypt. The festive allure of European cities like Vienna, Zurich, and London also continues to attract millennial tourists. Atlys reports a 27.2% rise in visa applications to these cities.  

Published 05 Dec 2024 10:40 PM

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