Russian stock market hits 17-month high

The rally has been attributed to the devaluation of the ruble and rising oil prices Russia’s ruble-based MOEX index exceeded 3,000 points on Friday, marking its highest level since February 22, 2023, the day before Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine.

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Laid low or lying low? Why China’s foreign minister disappeared and was then replaced

Portrayed as a potential ‘purge,’ Qin Gang’s removal from post is likely simply a natural evolution of Beijing’s diplomatic goals By Timur Fomenko, a political analyst Recently, the Western media have been speculating over the situation regarding China’s foreign minister Qin Gang. Following a brief disappearance, Qin was replaced as foreign minister by Wang Yi, who…

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Ally responds to health claims about top US Republican senator

Mitch McConnell, 81, froze during a press conference this week and had to be escorted away from the podium US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remains “intellectually sharp,” a fellow Republican senator told NBC News on Friday following an incident on live TV, which sparked concerns over McConnell’s health.

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