Putin Receives Warm Welcome in Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a bold move by visiting Mongolia, an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state, despite the court’s outstanding arrest warrant against him. The warrant, issued last year, accuses Putin of war crimes related to the alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children. Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, Putin was greeted … Read more

Amazon Shares Surge On Strong Earnings Update

Amazon Shares Surge On Strong Earnings Update

Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations. Profit in the final three months of last year rose eight percent from a year ago to $3.3 billion as revenue as net sales grew 21 percent to $87.4 billion, according to the Seattle-based … Read more