Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. Several prominent pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong had parts of their convictions quashed on Monday, for their involvement in a major pro-democracy protest that took place in 2019. The convictions were viewed as a blow to the city’s pro-democracy movement, which has been grappling with…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. In the wake of the tragic assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, the Construye party has chosen Christian Zurita, a respected investigative journalist and close associate of Villavicencio, to carry the torch in the nation’s convulsed elections. With a firm commitment to combating corruption…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. ISLAMABAD — In the midst of one of Pakistan’s most challenging economic crises, former Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has been sworn in as the country’s prime minister. Kakar, a relatively new figure in politics but with close ties to the powerful military, will oversee a caretaker…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a new and intriguing asset class. However, despite years of discussion, a clear and convincing argument about their purpose remains elusive. While some proponents liken cryptocurrencies to digital gold due to their scarcity, gold’s long history and practical applications still provide…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. If you’re an avid follower of this column, you may vaguely remember the significant legal clash that took place in 2021 when the Justice Department intervened to prevent publishing industry powerhouse Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor, Simon & Schuster. This marked the first…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize its processing systems and improve customer service through a comprehensive paperless initiative. This initiative aims to streamline taxpayer interactions by implementing digital solutions and reducing dependence on traditional paper-based processes. Under the new…