This instability will beget mass exodus of refugees.... He said the issue was noticed at the

Elizabeth Warren for her call that he should" actually pay taxes."" You remind me of when I was a kid and my friend's angry Mom would just randomly yell at everyone for no reason," Musk tweeted at the Massachusetts Democrat.... Bernie Sanders arguing that the" extremely wealthy pay their fair share," Musk responded:" I keep forgetting that you're still alive." Musk was, predictably, applauded by his acolytes for his trolling of two senators.... This guy doesn't care who he offends!...

Sri Lankan police imposed a curfew on Monday after clashes between rival political camps, as anger builds over the island's worst economic crisis since independence. Months of blackouts and dire shortages of food, fuel and medicines have caused widespread suffering across the South Asian island and weeks of overwhelmingly peaceful anti-government protests.At least 20 people were injured in the violence in central Colombo, according to officials. Rajapaksa loyalists armed with sticks and clubs at

NEW YORK: The US stock market’s hefty gains in 2023 could provide a lift for equities this year, if history is any guide. The SP 500 ended the year last Friday with an annual gain of just over 24%.... This could translate to strength in the new year. Data from LPL Research going back to 1950 showed that years following a gain of 20% or more have seen the SP 500 rise an average of 10%.... StarPicks Financial lifeline for underbanked micro-businesses That compares to an average 9.3% annual retur

They threaten to attack us, which we don’t think is very probable, but if they commit any mischief they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow, ” Khamenei said. Advertisements Video Player is loading.... The US can choose the course and concede to consequences.” In his first 2017-21 term, Trump withdrew the US from a 2015 deal between Iran and world powers that placed strict limits on Tehran’s disputed nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.... Tehran says its nuclear progra

Washington iscelebrating the UK’s effort to push a Chinese company out of a sensitive nuclear power project, according topeoplefamiliar with US engagement on the issue. The US, long an opponent of the UK’s energy ties with China, considersLondon’s planstorequire Chinese energy giant, CGN to give up its 20 per cent stake in the Sizewell C nuclear plantin Suffolka long-fought-for diplomatic win. The British government’s discomfortwith China’s grip on its energy sectorhas grown in recent months. Me

But even so, there are a number of complicating factors that could lead to escalation. The United States currently operates in close proximity in several theaters( particularly Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria) and areas( namely, the Persian Gulf).... As a result, the slightest miscalculation or misunderstanding can quickly spiral.In the past, such channels have been vital to the management of complicated matters.... This not only sets U.S. red lines but also broadens the aperture of what would beg

A more turbulent fourth quarter may change that.... — ReutersMike Dolan is a columnist for Reuters.... The views expressed here are the writer’s own....

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday, his spokesman said, shortly after violent clashes between his supporters and anti-government protesters left 78 people wounded. The 76-year-old sent his letter of resignation to his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, clearing the way for a “ new unity government ”, spokesman Rohan Weliwita said. Earlier in the day, the Sri Lankan authorities imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the army after dozens of people were hos

Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers.... This phenomenon has been dubbed the Great Resignation and created significant shortages of workers for businesses.... Not only are the unemployed not filling these positions, but workers are also quitting their current jobs....