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Powell defends independence of Federal Reserve
It will maintain trust in central banks that monetary policy will not be abused for short-term gains that might win elections US Federal…
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Fed’s first meeting of 2026 likely to be dominated by threats to central bank’s independence
ALL eyes are on what US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell will say and do this week. While he is unlikely to change policy at the end…
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AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence
An ethnic armed group in Myanmar's Karen State declared it had established an independent republic in the war-torn country in early…
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Indonesian independence celebrations falsely shared as Christmas Day event at Jakarta mosque
Old footage of an event at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta to commemorate Indonesia's independence has resurfaced in posts falsely claiming…
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A-G Baharav-Miara tells Netanyahu that Ben-Gvir could be ousted over police interference
The attorney-general argued that Ben-Gvir's continued interference in internal affairs constitutes violations of the Israel Police's…
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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
Tanzania has cancelled next month's independence day celebrations, with the funds to be instead spent on rebuilding infrastructure damaged…
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Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote
The president of Moldova Maia Sandu has warned that her country's independence and European future are in danger after police arrested…
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Video shows independence day march in Poland, not far-right UK rally
After one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, an old video was shared in posts falsely claiming it depicted the "Unite the…
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Mexico's first elected Supreme Court faces critical test of independence
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s first elected Supreme Court will be seated Monday and observers will be watching closely to see whether it…
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European leaders go to Moldova to mark its Independence Day ahead of a key election
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland traveled Wednesday to Moldova to mark the country’s 34 years of…
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34th anniversary of Ukraine’s restored independence
BINGHAMTON N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – This Sunday marks the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s restored independence, and the city of Binghamton hosted…
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Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country's forces in Cameroon during and after the Central…
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How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
Solvay's rare earths processing facility in western France is one of only two in Europe For almost 80 years rare earth metals have been…
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G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October
[DURBAN, South Africa] Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence while pledging…
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Louisiana’s Declaration of Energy Independence
The new state law shifting focus to producing domestic fuel, not energy that relies on foreign countries, provides a model for other…
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Americans Must Declare Independence from the Federal Retirement State
The purpose of government has been distorted by runaway entitlement spending, and neither voters nor leaders want to restore the Founders’…
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Celebrate Religious Freedom Victories at SCOTUS This Independence Day
We have the right to live our faith openly in public life — and the American way is to extend that right to everyone. Source link
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Three decades, one leader - how Eritreans had their hopes dashed
Once hailed as part of a new generation of reformist African leaders, Eritrea's president, who recently marked 32 years in power, has long…
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Greenback slides as Fed independence under threat from Trump
The US dollar tumbled on Monday (Apr 21) as investor confidence in the US economy took another hit over President Donald Trump’s plans to…
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Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ‘ransom’
France has a moral duty to reimburse Haiti billions of dollars worth of “ransom” payments that could help the struggling Caribbean country…
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Texas independence group says 'big tech' silencing Texit push
The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), which is campaigning for Texas to leave the United States, has claimed 80 percent of the groups…
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Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
The Federal Reserve’s independence from the White House has long been enshrined in the law. But an executive order that President Trump…
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Trump reevaluating independence of independent agencies
The White House is moving to gain control of independent agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission…
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Justice Department independence threatened as Trump team asserts power over cases and staff
Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not "play politics."…