The best places — and best times — to take a safari

The best places — and best times — to take a safari

Kenyan travel writer Harriet Akinyi breaks down the top 10 African countries for game drives. Source: Harriet Akinyi In some African cultures, the combination of rain and sunshine means that a leopard and a lioness have given birth to a cub.   I was hoping that this was the case as we traversed Kenya’s Maasai … Read more

Canada withdraws diplomats from India as Sikh killing tensions escalate

Canada withdraws diplomats from India as Sikh killing tensions escalate

India demanded parity in diplomatic staffing, effectively requiring Ottawa reduce its India staffing. The Canadian government claims there are “credible allegations” the Indian government orchestrated the extra-judicial slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada.  Canada will only be able to offer in-person consular services at its High Commission in New Delhi. India rejects Canada’s claims … Read more

Malaysia’s Anwar vows to recover Goldman 1MDB settlement, warns of lawsuits

Malaysia’s Anwar vows to recover Goldman 1MDB settlement, warns of lawsuits

In exchange for withdrawing criminal charges and waiving future charges against the bank, Goldman Sachs agreed in July 2020 with the Muhyiddin Yassin-led government to repay Malaysia $3.9 billion. The Anwar administration has disputed the amount to be paid to Malaysia, saying the payable sum negotiated by the previous government is too small. Anwar says … Read more

Economic and political factors behind acceleration of de-dollarization

Economic and political factors behind acceleration of de-dollarization

The U.S. dollar has been king in global trade for decades — not just because the U.S. is the world’s largest economy, but also because oil, a key commodity needed by all economies big and small, is priced in the greenback. Most commodities are also priced and traded in U.S. dollars. But since the Federal … Read more

Nelson Peltz seeks Disney board seat

Nelson Peltz seeks Disney board seat

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s David Faber reports that activist investor Nelson Peltz is seeking a seat on Disney’s board of directors. With CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Carter Worth, Steve Grasso and Courtney Garcia. 06:57 Wed, Jan 11 20236:13 PM … Read more