As market analysts increasingly predict a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming US presidential election, investors are keenly watching three specific sectors poised for growth under his administration. Nigel Green, CEO and Founder of deVere Group, a leading independent financial advisory and asset management organization, outlines how energy, financial, and manufacturing sectors could thrive if Trump returns to the White House. Green highlights that a Trump administration is likely to continue prioritizing energy independence and economic growth over stringent environmental regulations. Historical actions such as rolling back Obama-era climate policies and exiting the Paris Agreement suggest a similar approach if…
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President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office, calling for unity and civility in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Stating the importance of respectful discourse, Biden urged Americans to “lower the temperature” of political rhetoric and to stop viewing their political opponents as enemies. “Disagreement is inevitable in American democracy,” Biden stated. “While we may disagree, we are not enemies. We’re neighbors, we’re friends, coworkers, citizens, and most importantly, we are fellow Americans. We must stand together.” This address marked Biden’s third speech from the Oval Office during his presidency, underscoring its…
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has emphasized the urgent need for international support to tackle the escalating security crisis in West Africa and the Sahel. At the UN Security Council, Ambstssador Thomas-Greenfield dtated he severe challenges faced by the region, called for a united global response to support African leadershsip in combating terrorism and addressing humanitarian needs. During the briefing, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield acknowledged the significant changes over the past year, including the MINUSMA drawdown, the end of the Mali Sanctions regime, and the dissolution of the G5 Sahel. She stressed the critical importance of the UNOWAS mandate and its reporting in…
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has urged for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. On his first visit to the Middle East since Labour entered Government, Lammy will advocate for a “credible and irreversible pathway” towards a two-state solution in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. In his tour, the Foreign Secretary will address key issues, including the intolerable death and destruction in Gaza and the urgent need for both sides to comply with a ceasefire. Lammy emphasized the necessity of ending the ongoing conflict, releasing hostages held…
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has stated the role of public-private partnerships in tackling global challenges such as food insecurity and the misuse of synthetic drugs. Addressing the Security Council, she urged for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Highlighting her commitment to these partnerships, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield announced the launch of the “Alliance to Prevent Drug Harms.” This initiative, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and major tech companies Meta, Snap Inc., and X Corp, aims to curtail the illicit use of online platforms for spreading synthetic…
Global childhood immunization coverage has stagnated, with 2.7 million additional children under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The 2023 WHO and UNICEF estimates, which provide the world’s largest and most comprehensive dataset on immunization trends for 14 diseases, underscore the urgent need for ongoing catch-up, recovery, and system-strengthening efforts. The data reveals that the number of children who received three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine—a key marker for global immunization coverage—stalled at 84% (108 million). UNICEF Executive…
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stepped down on Monday in order to become the European Union’s next foreign policy chief after she was tapped for the job by the bloc’s leaders. Kallas – who has led the Baltic state since 2021 – handed her resignation letter to the president but will remain in office until a new government is formed and sworn in. “This was a very hard time,” Kallas, who was the first woman prime minister of Estonia, told Estonian public radio in a Monday interview describing her tenure. “I started when the Covid crisis was at its peak…
Economists and analysts are anticipating a continued upward trajectory in Nigeria’s inflation rate as the National Bureau of Statistics prepares to release its report for June 2024. Following a record high of 33.95% in May, economists expect inflation to maintain its ascent, albeit at a slightly moderated pace compared to previous months. Inflation in Nigeria has been driven by persistent challenges in the agricultural sector, exacerbated by factors such as insecurity in food-producing regions, elevated transportation costs, and ongoing depreciation of the national currency, the naira. Experts from Meristem have projected that headline inflation could reach…
The third Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), hosted by the U.S. Departments of State and Justice, concluded in The Hague, the Netherlands, addressing the rising global threat posed by racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE). Held on July 10-11, 2024, the forum convened a diverse array of international stakeholders including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, financial regulators, and policymakers from Europe, the Americas, and the Indo-Pacific regions. Participants at the CTLEF exchanged critical insights into the transnational nature of the REMVE threat, emphasizing the sophisticated methods used by extremist actors to communicate and mobilize across borders. Government officials…
Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday told the New York Post he was “supposed to be dead” after surviving an assassination attempt which he described as a “very surreal experience.” “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention where he is set to be confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. It was a “very surreal experience” he recounted with a white bandage covering his right ear, the paper said. The 78-year-old…
Shots were fired during a rally speech by Donald Trump, in an incident that investigators are treating as a possible assassination attempt on the former president. Including Abraham Lincoln and JFK, here are some notable examples of shootings involving US presidents or presidential candidates: – Ronald Reagan (1981) – President Reagan was shot and seriously wounded as he left an event at the Hilton hotel in Washington. The attacker was John Hinckley Jr, who was granted unconditional release in 2022. Reagan spent twelve days in the hospital. The incident boosted Reagan’s popularity, as he displayed humor and resilience during his…
Around 9,000 people have been evacuated in northeastern Canada because of raging wildfires, officials said Saturday. Residents of the towns of Labrador City and Wabush in Newfoundland and Labrador province were ordered to leave their homes, said provincial fire duty officer, Jeff Motty. “We are seeing extreme fire behaviour out there. The fire is moving about 50 meters per minute,” Motty said. Images shared on social media showed lines of cars waiting to fill up at gas stations as the sky was obscured by enormous clouds of smoke. “It was quite a shock to see that much smoke,” Labrador City…