Partial federal government shutdown begins, amid hopes it won’t last long
By:Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa WASHINGTON — The federal government began a partial shutdown early Saturday, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new constraints on immigration enforcement. The Senate voted 71-29 on Friday evening to pass the reworked government funding package before a midnight deadline. But the
Ukraine Awaits New Round Of Trilateral Talks As Deadly Russian Attacks Mount
By RFE/RL Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a new round of trilateral talks with Moscow and Washington is set for February 4-5 in the United Arab Emirates, with the gathering coming after another round of deadly Russian air strikes on civilian sites. In his nightly video address on February 1, Zelenskyy said there is “an arrangement to hold
ASIC flags $40 million in refunds after review of risky financial products
By Adrian Lee Australia’s corporate regulator has secured refunds of A$40 million to more than 38,000 investors in risky financial products, following a review of the industry. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) raised concerns that marketing of high-risk products known as “contracts for difference” or CFDs, failed to clearly explain the risks involved. This is
