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The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money backFinancial Times - 9h -
Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter
His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Far-right Romanian politician who led canceled presidential vote is questioned by prosecutors
A far-right populist who won the first round in Romania’s canceled presidential election last year has been stopped in traffic by police and taken in for questioning by prosecutorsABC News - 1d -
The key global issue is not the clash of north and south: it’s who supports international law and who doesn’t | Jean-Noël Barrot
We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?. Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
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Trump: 'We want the Keystone XL Pipeline built!'
President Trump is calling for the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline, the controversial oil pipeline canceled by President Biden in 2021. In a Monday evening post on his Truth Social platform, ...The Hill - 2d -
Commercial landlord Landsec pivots to residential property
FTSE 100 group sets out plans to sell £2bn of offices and scale back office developmentsFinancial Times - 1d -
Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician
Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement.The New York Times - 1d -
Xbox Missed Out On Jade Empire Franchise Potential, BioWare Dev Claims
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has claimed that Xbox could've had another potential franchise hit in the RPG Jade Empire if it wasn't for Microsoft's short-sighted advice.. In an interview with ...GameSpot - 1d -
Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.
Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.NBC News - 6d -
2025 is a renter's market, experts say — but less so for this kind of property
While a construction boom of multi-family buildings helped rein in rent prices for apartments in the U.S., costs are still high for this kind of rental.CNBC - 2d -
Singapore property magnate seeks to oust son in boardroom battle
Kwek family feud between octogenarian chair and CEO offspring leads to share suspension of real estate developerFinancial Times - 2d -
Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival
Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last yearFinancial Times - 3h -
How Elon Musk Built His DOGE Operation: Timeline and Key Takeaways
The New York Times interviewed more than 60 people familiar with Mr. Musk’s effort to piece together new details about it.The New York Times - 1h -
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AfD readmits two politicians excluded over Nazi-related remarks
After Sunday’s election the far-right party has decided to allow Maximilian Krah and Matthias Helferich to return to the parliamentary group . Two politicians for the far-right Alternative für ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine, Inspired by Trump and Putin, See an Opening
From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky.The New York Times - 12h -
After Champions League capitulation to Real Madrid, has Manchester City's empire fallen?
Man City lost 6-3 to Real Madrid on aggregate, and exited the Champions League earlier than it has in more than a decade.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
‘We’re clearly heading towards collapse’: why the Murdoch empire is about to go bang
An explosive succession trial and an astonishing interview with one of Rupert’s sons have exposed the paranoia and hatred at the heart of global media’s most powerful family. This could get messy…. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Global Counsel cleared of failing to disclose Qatari work
Ruling on advisory firm likely to renew criticism of disclosure exemption for foreign subsidiariesFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.The New York Times - 1d -
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.The New York Times - 15h -
An elevated part of a highway being built in South Korea collapses, killing 3 workers
An elevated part of a highway under construction has collapsed in South Korea, killing three workers and injuring six othersABC News - 3d -
This Backyard Chemist Built a Natural Gum Brand Banking $2 Million in Monthly Revenue in Under a Year
With riveting TikTok videos and natural ingredients, this ex-chef is looking to disrupt the chewing-gum business.Inc. - 2d -
Texas couple found dead inside Mexico City rental property, police confirm
A Texas couple vacationing in Mexico City were found dead in their apartment rental on Tuesday, Mexican police say.NBC News - 2d -
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Don’t mention the war: in Germany, politicians are hiding the truth about defence spending | Paul Taylor
By centring the discourse on immigration, MPs have handed support to the far right – and hidden a ticking economic timebomb from voters. The candidates to lead Germany’s next government are ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Friedrich Merz was the most pro-US politician in Germany – his shift could be historic for Europe | Jörg Lau for Europe |
The lifelong Atlanticist was frank after his election victory: Nato is on the brink, and Germany must reassess its core beliefs on defence. It is hard to overstate the importance of Friedrich ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rumors swirl about Kanye West and Bianca Censori splitting up: So what about his $50 million property portfolio?
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, have sparked speculation that their 2-year marriage is headed for divorce.MarketWatch - 4d -
What did Eagles ultimately receive in Carson Wentz trade from 2021? Philly built Super Bowl champion from deal
The Eagles cleaned up in the Carson Wentz trade from four years agoCBS Sports - 3d -
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
What to Know About the Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Global Diplomacy
The kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was once shunned in diplomatic circles. Now he is playing an important role in negotiations over Gaza and Ukraine.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump
Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.The New York Times - 5d -
UK pop stars drop out of global bestseller charts
British acts miss out on the worldwide annual music charts for the first time in two decades.BBC News - 5d -
Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US
The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald Trump. The Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global ...The Guardian - 5d -
Martin Wolf talks to Richard Baldwin: What’s the future of global trade?
Is technology making tariffs redundant?Financial Times - 3d -
Can Mecca, Australasia’s top beauty store, go global?
The retailer is opening a mega flagship in Melbourne. It’s all part of a plan to make-up the worldFinancial Times - 3d -
Alibaba makes AI video generation model free to use globally
Open-source AI tech has been thrown into the spotlight since Chinese firm DeepSeek rattled global markets in January.CNBC - 2d -
Trump adds ‘gold card’ to global cash-for-visas competition
Rivals to $5mn scheme have drawn Chinese, Russian and other wealthy investors, but raised concerns about money launderingFinancial Times - 1d
