The paradox of plenty in Africa is as visible as it is frustrating – a continent endowed with immense natural wealth yet burdened by poverty, hunger, and unsustainable debt. Every year, $90 billion escapes Africa through illicit financial flows, funds that could transform healthcare and infrastructure. Meanwhile, about 282 million people remain undernourished, and more than…
BEIJING – In China’s take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises of prize money, debt restructuring and other schemes that are not always what is promised. Unlike the dystopian South Korean TV series, which returns to the small screen for a second season on Dec…
Avoid new debt in 2025 getty According to latest data from the New York Federal Reserve, total household debt in the United States has reached $17.94 trillion. This highlights the growing financial pressures faced by many Americans, where rising costs and unexpected expenses often derail even the most diligent financial plans. In 2025, learning how…
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously said that ‘Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.’ When we think about how risky a company is, we always like to look at its use of debt, since debt overload can lead to…
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Campaigners are urging Labour to lead the charge for global debt relief in 2025, as new analysis shows lower-income countries spent 15% of their revenue on repayments this year – the highest level for three decades. Calculations by the charity Debt Justice, based on data from the World Bank, show repayments from poorer countries bottomed…
BTS Jimin, Lee Soo Geun, and Ha Sung Woon Also Victimized…Comedian Lee Jin Ho Caused Financial Harm to Dozens of Celebrities It has been revealed that BTS Jimin, Lee Soo Geun, and other celebrities suffered financial losses after being deceived by comedian Lee Jin Ho, who reportedly incurred billions of won in debt due to…
CNN — A Singaporean man has been ordered to repay more than 38 million Australian dollars ($25.7 million) after he lost big during a gambling spree at an Australian casino over the span of a few days. Queensland’s Supreme Court ruled Monday that Yew Choy Wong owed that amount to the Star Gold Coast, as…
Comedian Jay Leno dropped a bombshell about late-night talk show legend Johnny Carson during Leno’s appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” YouTube show. In the episode, Leno recounted how Carson narrowly escaped a mob hit after an incident at a notorious New York bar spiraled out of control. The revelation came after Maher joked about…
Posted on: December 24, 2024, 11:39h. Last updated on: December 24, 2024, 11:42h. Was former UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman being merciful or cruel when he agreed to choke out one of his friends to forgive his $5,000 poker debt? We’re not sure. What’s a little unconsciousness between friends? (Image: Instagram @chrisweidman) Weidman recently posted…