WILL THE EU’S NEW PACT ON MIGRATION TEMPER A RISING FAR-RIGHT?

KN. The European Parliament narrowly passed the New Pact on Migration and Asylum last Wednesday, almost four years after it was revealed in September 2020 by the European Commission. The…

IRANIAN ESCALATION AGAINST ISRAEL SEEKS TO RESHAPE RED LINES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

KN. Iran finally launched its long-awaited response to Israel’s targeting of high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Quds Force (IRGC-QF) members on April 1 at Iran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria.…

Russia’s Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged Despite High Inflation

KN. Russia’s Central Bank held interest rates unchanged despite inflation running well ahead of its target and repeated warnings that a surge in military spending is overheating the economy. The…

Moscow Exchange Halts Dollar, Euro Trade After New U.S. Sanctions

KN. The Moscow Exchange was suspended trading in dollars and euros after it was sanctioned by the United States in a new raft of restrictions aimed at hindering Russia’s ability…

Kyrgyz Banks Suspend Money Transfers With Russia

KN. Major banks in the Central Asia republic of Kyrgyzstan have suspended money transfers to and from Russia amid exchange rate volatility and issues with payment systems, state-run media reported.…