Author: Steven Sahiounie

The poll also revealed that the level of support for the United Russia party stood at 39.8% The proportion of Russian citizens’ confidence in President Vladimir Putin amounts to almost 80%, according to the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center that published the results of a survey conducted from April 3 to 9 among 1,600 respondents aged over 18. “When asked about trust in Putin, 79.7% of respondents answered positively (-0.7% over the week), the approval rate of the Russian president’s dropped by 0.8% and stood at 77.1%,” the pollsters noted. Positive assessment figures for the Prime Minister and the Russian…

The relevant order states that the reason for this decision was “profound changes taking place in international relations” Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has been dismissed from the position of Russia’s envoy to the Council of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). “In connection with the profound changes taking place in international relations Russia’s Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov has been relieved of performing the duties of the plenipotentiary representative of the Russian Federation in the Council of the Eurasian Development Bank until the subsequent appointment of a new plenipotentiary representative of the Russian Federation to the Council of the Eurasian…

The US presidential election is scheduled for November 2024 US President Joe Biden said that he had already made his decision about running for president in 2024 and would announce it relatively soon. “We’ll announce it relatively soon,” the head of state told reporters, commenting on his re-election plans. “I told you my plan is to run again,” Biden added. The US presidential election is scheduled for November 2024. The previous Republican head of state, Donald Trump, announced in November 2022 that he would enter the race for the highest public office in the country. Source: Tass

Somali opposition leader Sied Abdi Nur urges Russia to deploy forces in civil war-ridden Somalia as a counterweight to western presence in the area. Somalian opposition leader Siad Abdi Nur stated that Russian forces should be present in Somalia to bring peace and counterweight Western presence in the country. “Russia can even participate in Somalian politics and can win, and Somalia would be at peace because we have got a solution where Russia can win without the West. The West does not want my country to be in peace; they create chaos, people kill each other, continue this war,” Abdi…

JPMorgan Chase & Co posted a 52 percent jump in its first-quarter profits, helped by higher interest rates, which allowed the bank to charge customers more for loans. The bank saw deposits grow noticeably, as business and customers flocked to the banking titan after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank last month. With JPMorgan’s strong results, as well as solid results from Citigroup and Wells Fargo on Friday, there seem to be few signs of potential trouble in the banking system — at least among the nation’s biggest, most complex financial institutions. “These were the most watched…

The primary token in the world’s largest smart contract ecosystem, Ethereum has topped $2,100 for the first time since May. Ethereum price blasted through resistance at $2,000 following a successful Shapella upgrade, previously referred to as Shanghai, on April 12. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum have continued to surpass investor expectations since the beginning of the year and particularly after emerging stronger during the banking crisis in the United States. Three crypto-friendly banks collapsed in March including Silvergate Bank, Signature Bank, and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Since then, regulators have been on a sprint to provide oversight, a situation that is troubling many…

As Bitcoin (BTC) swiftly approaches the critical $31,000 resistance zone, investors and traders alike are eagerly awaiting its next move. The world’s leading cryptocurrency has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with its value continuing to surge despite various market challenges. Will it manage to blast up higher, shattering expectations and setting new milestones, or will the resistance prove too formidable to overcome? In this analysis, we will delve into the factors influencing Bitcoin’s price trajectory and provide valuable insights into its potential future performance. Stay tuned to get a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in this ever-evolving market. US…

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urges the US and the EU to stop funding the Ukraine war and calls on all parties to negotiate a peace deal. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stated that the US should stop “encouraging war” in Ukraine, while he was on a visit to China to discuss bilateral agreements. The President, who was wrapping up his visit to China and preparing to head to the UAE said, “The United States needs to stop encouraging war and start talking about peace. The European Union needs to start talking about peace.” Lula had previously proposed…

Stocks slid Friday after a slate of earnings beats from big banks fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next two meetings. Still, the major indices gained for the week. The Dow rose 400 points, or 1.2%. The S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%. JPMorgan Chase on Friday reported first-quarter profit and revenue that crushed expectations, boosted by the Fed’s interest rate hiking campaign. Citigroup, Wells Fargo and PNC Financial also reported strong results. CEO Jamie Dimon warned investors in the company’s post-earnings conference call that they should prepare for interest…

On April 15, clashes broke out in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, after days of tension between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF said it had taken control of the presidential palace, the residence of the army chief and Khartoum International Airport. However, this was denied by the Sudanese military. The army said that RSF fighters have been trying to seize the military headquarters. “Fighters from the RSF attacked several army camps in Khartoum and elsewhere around Sudan,” the AFP news agency quotes army spokesman Brig Gen Nabil Abdallah as saying. “Clashes are ongoing…