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March 31, 2023
Landmark laws have been passed in Australia to force the nation's biggest polluters to cut emissions. Professor Mark Howden, Director of the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions at Australian National University, shared his thoughts on this.
Professor Mark Howden on Australia passing climate law - CNA
Landmark laws have been passed in Australia to force the nation's biggest polluters to cut emissions. Professor Mark Howden, Director of the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions at Australian National University, shared his thoughts on this.
March 31, 2023
For nearly 30 years, Belarus has lived under the iron rule of dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
More than a thousand journalists and activists have been jailed, and the opposition leader has been convicted of treason in Absentia. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is currently in exile in Lithuania, trying to topple the regime.
How would democracy in Belarus impact Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine?
This week Russia reached an agreement with Ukraine's northern neighbour Belarus to station strategic nuclear weapons on its soil. After Moscow intervened in Belarus to help crush pro-democracy protests in 2020, its regime has been increasingly willing to bend to the will of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya claims she won Belarus’ last election before being forced into exile. She tells the ABC’s Steve Cannane that until democracy comes to her country, Ukraine will be under constant threat from Russia.
Commentary from Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya - ABC News (Australia)
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader warns against RussiaFor nearly 30 years, Belarus has lived under the iron rule of dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
More than a thousand journalists and activists have been jailed, and the opposition leader has been convicted of treason in Absentia. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is currently in exile in Lithuania, trying to topple the regime.
How would democracy in Belarus impact Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine?
This week Russia reached an agreement with Ukraine's northern neighbour Belarus to station strategic nuclear weapons on its soil. After Moscow intervened in Belarus to help crush pro-democracy protests in 2020, its regime has been increasingly willing to bend to the will of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya claims she won Belarus’ last election before being forced into exile. She tells the ABC’s Steve Cannane that until democracy comes to her country, Ukraine will be under constant threat from Russia.
March 31, 2023
Donald Trump gets indicted - Luke Beasley
March 31, 2023
UBS has taken over Credit Suisse at the request of the Swiss Authorities to avoid the BANKRUPTCY of the bank. Credit Suisse was the latest bank to be hit by the current Banking Crisis and as part of the takeover deal $17 BILLION in Additional Tier 1 Bonds were WRITTEN-OFF. This actions Shocked the markets as Equity Holders have received a payout but the Bondholders, who rank ABOVE equity in the Capital Structure, have lost everything. In this video I look at the details of this deal and discuss the implications for the $275 Billion AT1 Bond Market.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:58 AT1 BONDS
7:18 CREDIT SUISSE AT1 BONDS
10:09 AT1 BOND MARKET
12:10 HEDGE FUNDS
13:43 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
Credit Suisse $17BN AT1 Bonds Write-Off Means $275BN Co-Co Market Faces Collapse - Joe Blogs
UBS has taken over Credit Suisse at the request of the Swiss Authorities to avoid the BANKRUPTCY of the bank. Credit Suisse was the latest bank to be hit by the current Banking Crisis and as part of the takeover deal $17 BILLION in Additional Tier 1 Bonds were WRITTEN-OFF. This actions Shocked the markets as Equity Holders have received a payout but the Bondholders, who rank ABOVE equity in the Capital Structure, have lost everything. In this video I look at the details of this deal and discuss the implications for the $275 Billion AT1 Bond Market.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:58 AT1 BONDS
7:18 CREDIT SUISSE AT1 BONDS
10:09 AT1 BOND MARKET
12:10 HEDGE FUNDS
13:43 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
March 31, 2023
The oil spill from a sunken tanker remains a serious challenge for people living on Mindoro Island in the Philippines. One month on, the Philippine Coast Guard said crews have managed to clean up 60 per cent of affected coastlines.
Authorities struggle with aftermath of oil spill in Philippines - CNA
The oil spill from a sunken tanker remains a serious challenge for people living on Mindoro Island in the Philippines. One month on, the Philippine Coast Guard said crews have managed to clean up 60 per cent of affected coastlines.
March 31, 2023
The EU wants to scale back risks in dealing with China, both diplomatically and economically. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Beijing's approach to Russia's war in Ukraine will be central to shaping future ties. But she said Europe is not looking to decouple from China.
Ukraine a determining factor in shaping EU-China ties: Ursula von der Leyen - CNA
The EU wants to scale back risks in dealing with China, both diplomatically and economically. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Beijing's approach to Russia's war in Ukraine will be central to shaping future ties. But she said Europe is not looking to decouple from China.
March 31, 2023
FINAL SACRIFICE: Putin is READY TO LOSE 872,900 Soldiers in Ukraine. Mistake That ENDS HIS REIGN - The Russian Dude
Russia expects 500,000 soldiers from North Korea, pending approval from China. Yeah, all this is according to the Russian Propaganda. So most likely, it is not happening. Final sacrifice: Putin is ready to lose 872,900 soldiers in Ukraine. He will most likely mobilize 400,000 in the near future. And he already signed an order to mobilize 147,000. This will be his mistake that ends his reign. He even says that Russia will cease to exist if it loses in this war.
0:00 In today' episode
0:35 Russia "expects" 500,000 soldiers from North Korea
4:16 Brand new "development" of Russian soldiers
6:45 Putin is ready to lose 400,000 more soldiers in Ukraine
10:35 "Russia will cease to exist if it is defeated"
Putin is ready to lose 872,900 Soldiers in Ukraine. Mistake that ends his reign - The Russian Dude
FINAL SACRIFICE: Putin is READY TO LOSE 872,900 Soldiers in Ukraine. Mistake That ENDS HIS REIGN - The Russian Dude
Russia expects 500,000 soldiers from North Korea, pending approval from China. Yeah, all this is according to the Russian Propaganda. So most likely, it is not happening. Final sacrifice: Putin is ready to lose 872,900 soldiers in Ukraine. He will most likely mobilize 400,000 in the near future. And he already signed an order to mobilize 147,000. This will be his mistake that ends his reign. He even says that Russia will cease to exist if it loses in this war.
0:00 In today' episode
0:35 Russia "expects" 500,000 soldiers from North Korea
4:16 Brand new "development" of Russian soldiers
6:45 Putin is ready to lose 400,000 more soldiers in Ukraine
10:35 "Russia will cease to exist if it is defeated"
March 31, 2023
“We’re tired of the personality, we’re tired of the bullying, we’re tired of the name-calling.”
Republican Party strategist Amy Tarkanian tells #TimesRadio she’s one of many in the party who are tired of “the chaos and the circus” that surrounds Donald Trump.
Republicans are 'tired' of Donald Trump's 'chaos' - Times Radio
“We’re tired of the personality, we’re tired of the bullying, we’re tired of the name-calling.”
Republican Party strategist Amy Tarkanian tells #TimesRadio she’s one of many in the party who are tired of “the chaos and the circus” that surrounds Donald Trump.
March 31, 2023
When Donald Trump is down, he looks for approval from others... such as songs about him.
Trump Just Posted a Music Video About Himself, it's Horrifying! - Luke Beasley
When Donald Trump is down, he looks for approval from others... such as songs about him.
March 31, 2023
While the West is unified in its support for Ukraine, sentiment among Putin's allies has recently begun to divide with many distancing themselves from Russia. So why is this? And what does this say about Russia's geopolitical prospects after the war?
Why More Countries are Distancing Themselves from Russia - TLDR News EU
While the West is unified in its support for Ukraine, sentiment among Putin's allies has recently begun to divide with many distancing themselves from Russia. So why is this? And what does this say about Russia's geopolitical prospects after the war?
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