Game Theory Betting is now embedded in modern sport. In Türkiye, referees are under investigation for placing thousands of bets. NBA players and coaches are facing major sanctions over gambling violations. But on the flip side, those same players, teams and leagues wear and promote gambling brands. Samantha Johnson explores the contradictions shaping today’s sports … Read more
“The state devalues all those who voluntarily joined the army at the beginning of a full-scale war,” Masi Nayyem, a Ukrainian serviceman and prominent lawyer, said in a Facebook post. “It seems that when choosing between unpopular decisions, they decided to neglect the motivation of those already in service,” added Nayyem, who has served in … Read more
Negotiators at this year’s United Nations climate summit struck an agreement early on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, to triple the flow of money to help developing countries adopt cleaner energy and cope with the effects of climate change. Under the deal, wealthy nations pledged to reach $300 billion per year in support by 2035, up … Read more
Global watchdog adds Lebanon to its list of nations subject to increased monitoring of financial transactions. A global anti-money laundering watchdog has added Lebanon to its “grey list” of nations that are subject to increased monitoring of financial transactions. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said on Friday that Lebanon had made progress on … Read more
Image source, MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Jurgen Mossack was one of the main defendants in the Panama Papers case Article information Author, Anna Lamche Role, BBC News 6 hours ago A Panamanian court has acquitted all 28 people charged with money laundering in connection with the Panama Papers scandal, concluding a trial … Read more
US prosecutors charge two dozen people over alleged $50m money laundering scheme. Prosecutors in the United States have charged two dozen people over an alleged money laundering scheme involving Chinese shadow bankers and Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel. Chinese underground money exchanges helped the cartel launder $50m in drug trafficking proceeds generated from the import of … Read more
Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza. From Columbia Univeristy in New York to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, protests against Israel’s war on Gaza have spread across major United States colleges. Protesters’ demands vary in scope from school to school. … Read more
What’s your money worth? A series from the front lines of the cost-of-living crisis, where people who have been hit hard share their monthly expenses. Name: Manisha Santosh Kadam Age: 42 Born: Manchar, in the Indian state of Maharashtra Occupation: Cook Lives with: Her husband, Santosh, 48, their daughter, Rithuja, 21, and son, Sujal, 17. … Read more
नई दिल्ली. अगर आप नौकरी से ऊब गए हैं और लीक से हटकर कुछ करना चाहते हैं तो हम आपको एक ऐसा बिजनेस आइडिया (Business Idea) दे रहे हैं, जो लॉकडाउन के टाइम भी बेहतर कमाई (Earn money) वाला साबित हुआ है. यह एक ऐसा प्रोडक्ट है जिसकी गांव से लेकर शहरों तक में भारी डिमांड … Read more