Posts by Amelia Frost
Banking on the Unbanked: Vazgen Gevorkyan’s View of Financial Inclusion as Strategy
[ad_1] For decades, banking was built around the privileged few. Traditional financial systems rewarded scale and stability, but they left most people underserved. In many markets, the unbanked weren’t just overlooked; they were excluded entirely. Vazgen Gevorkyan saw this gap differently. To him, financial inclusion was not a charitable act, but a competitive edge. His…
Read MoreBrash Trump Approach Brings Gaza Deal But Broader Peace In Question
[ad_1] A new US president, focused on domestic priorities, criticizes his predecessor as too hard on Israel but soon takes on the mantle of peace and reaches a deal heralded around the world. In September 1993, it was Bill Clinton, who brought Israeli and Palestinian leaders together at the White House for the landmark first…
Read MoreTrump Has Been on Time Magazine’s Cover 35 Times — but Says This One ‘May Be the Worst of All Time’
[ad_1] At a moment of significant diplomatic breakthrough—a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas—President Donald Trump‘s attention was captured not by political praise, but by a picture. He publicly decried his latest Time magazine cover, labelling the image ‘really weird’ and ‘the Worst of All Time’. His sharp criticism came even as he admitted the…
Read MoreStrong Dealmaking Boosts Profits At US Banking Giants
[ad_1] Robust dealmaking activity and strong trading results helped boost US bank earnings Tuesday despite lingering worries about a softening job market and a potentially overvalued stock market. Profits rose in the third quarter at JPMorgan Chase and three other US lending giants, reflecting strength in core business areas and the still-healthy condition of many…
Read MoreTrump Says ‘We Will Disarm’ Hamas, Urges Return Of Gaza Bodies
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “we will disarm” Hamas if the Palestinian militants refuse to do it themselves, as he called for the group to release the bodies of hostages in Gaza. Trump’s comments came the day after he swung through the Middle East to celebrate the Gaza ceasefire deal, with questions…
Read More16 Accent Nail Ideas That Will Instantly Elevate Your Manicure
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[ad_1] If your manicure has been feeling a little blah recently, one of the best ways to elevate your look is with the best accent nail ideas. Designed to break up your manicure and add another layer of visual interest, accent nails are a great way to experiment with different colors, shapes, and textures without…
Read MoreSkims Is Making Hairy Underwear Now—and It’s Already Selling Out
[ad_1] Today in underwear news, Skims has produced a line of hairy thongs. Yes, Kim Kardashian is making merkins now. Skims, the shapewear/lingerie/underwear/anything goes line of flesh-toned garments founded by Kardashian, announced its latest product drop on Tuesday, October 14 with a clip on Instagram of a ’70s-style video asking that age-old question: “Does the…
Read More19 Cool Winter Haircuts to Try This Season
[ad_1] Winter is coming—which means trendy winter haircuts are already in season. Ready for a seasonal rebrand? Stylists say that right now is the ideal time to try something new. While there’s a trend circulating for just about every length and texture right now, one style is having a major revival: bangs. “Everyone came back…
Read MoreMyanmar Scam Centres Booming Despite Crackdown, Using Musk’s Starlink: AFP Investigation
[ad_1] Scam centres in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the world are expanding fast just months after a crackdown that was supposed to eradicate them, an AFP investigation has found. New buildings have been springing up inside the heavily guarded compounds around Myawaddy on the Thailand-Myanmar border at a dizzying pace, with…
Read MoreTheatrics Trumped All At Trump’s Gaza Summit
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s lightning summit in Egypt, meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, was more a celebration of one man’s newfound peacemaker persona than a high-level political negotiation, according to diplomats. Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey — guarantors to the Israel-Hamas deal — signed a document on Monday…
Read MoreAnimal Welfare Transport Law Deadlocked In EU
[ad_1] An EU proposal aimed at improving animal transport conditions has hit a wall two years after its introduction, with negotiations deadlocked and its future uncertain. The draft legislation sought to cap journey times for slaughter-bound animals at nine hours, increase space in transport vehicles, and mandate night-time travel during extreme heat. But it has…
Read MoreAlex Jones Handed Major Setback In Bid to Dodge Paying Sandy Hook Families $1.4 Billion
[ad_1] In a decisive move, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, according to AP News, leaving in place a massive $1.4 billion defamation judgment against him for falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. The judgment stems from a lawsuit brought by relatives…
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