Latest News – WFMZ-TV 69News

Latest News – WFMZ-TV 69News

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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

‘Smokescreen, to divert attention’: Vivek Ramaswamy on Hunter Biden’s indictment | World News

‘Smokescreen, to divert attention’: Vivek Ramaswamy on Hunter Biden’s indictment | World News

Reacting to the indictment of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called it a “fig leaf” designed to divert attention. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} He also stated that the impeachment inquiry that has been started against the President by the House is a “step in … Read more

EU enlargement can combat Putin’s influence, France says – POLITICO

EU enlargement can combat Putin’s influence, France says – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The European Union should help countries stand up to Vladimir Putin by sending a clear message about their prospects for joining the EU, French Europe Minister Laurence Boone told POLITICO. The EU is preparing for a potential wave of expansion that could bring as … Read more

India oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Despite oil trades being recently settled in the yuan and ruble, the U.S. dollar’s prominence in this market is here to stay. India’s oil and gas minister said that international payment systems “have been in place for a long time” and that to displace the dollar is “not so easy”. Oil trades have sometimes been … Read more

China’s Commerce Ministry is considering countermeasures to Biden’s EO

China’s Commerce Ministry is considering countermeasures to Biden’s EO

China’s Ministry of Commerce signaled Thursday it would respond, if needed, to the Biden administration’s executive order to restrict U.S. investments in advanced Chinese technology. When asked about U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s plans to visit China, the ministry’s spokesperson declined to confirm a time, but said the two countries remained in close communication. Chinese … 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