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Ever wonder why Somali pirates were so skinny that they looked more like malnourished African children than real pirates? It’s all about “Location, Location, Location”. They were targeting international cargo ships in the vast Indian Ocean. Their operation cost was high but their returns – ransom – rarely exceed US$1 million. It was hard work […]
... written on Jun 17 2016European Union might lose United Kingdom. David Cameron might lose his job. Britain’s biggest selling newspaper – The Sun – has openly backed Brexit (Britain Exit). With days to go (June 23) before Britons voting to either remain or leave EU, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch’s flagship newspaper has run a headline – “BeLEAVE in Britain” […]
... written on Jun 15 2016The worst terror attack on U.S. soil since 9/11 offered a new life to Donald Trump, whose attack on a “Mexican” judge saw his ratings dropped a little behind Hillary Clinton. Trump had grilled federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel who was presiding over one of the two class action lawsuits pending against Trump University. Trump demanded […]
... written on Jun 14 2016At least 51 people are dead and 53 others wounded after a domestic terrorist – Omar Mateen – opened fire and took hostages at a gay club in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday morning. The shooter who stormed the Pulse Nightclub about 2 a.m. ET with an AR-15 type rifle and a handgun was eventually killed […]
... written on Jun 13 2016Prime Minister Najib Razak’s beautiful wife – Rosmah Mansor – has hit the headlines again, for the wrong reason. Naughty boy Rafizi Ramli, an opposition MP, exposed another lavish spending by Najib administration this week when he revealed Rosmah hired Emirate’s Executive Airbus A319 private jet so that she can fly into Turkey – with […]
... written on Jun 13 2016The news of a mass defection at RBS Coutts, which has the British royal family amongst its customers, came as a shock. In 2009, Hanspeter Brunner, former Asia head of RBS Coutts Bank Ltd., Singapore, had jumped ship with a staggering 70 colleagues. Their destination: BSI SA, a small Swiss bank catered primarily to Italian clients but […]
... written on Jun 11 2016Russians might love their President Vladimir Putin, who enjoyed consistently high rankings. Last year in June, Putin’s approval rate was at record-high of 89%, despite economic challenge due to tumbling currency ruble and oil price. But it’s a different story altogether with the Russian prime minister, who assumed office since 2012. When Russian Prime Minister […]
... written on Jun 09 2016China is not giving up South China Sea, or at least 90% of the waters, islands or rocks it’s claiming. If that statement isn’t clear enough, here’s Beijing policy – China will NEVER give up South China Sea. If United States still don’t get it, here’s China message over the weekend – China was not […]
... written on Jun 08 2016Last year when the China’s State Administration of Civil Service announced they would revise Criminal Laws to include cheating in the country’s national servant exams, some laughed and thought the Chinese authorities were merely blowing hot air. The proposed laws would see cheaters sentenced to three-to-seven years in prison. Today, the Chinese government is making it […]
... written on Jun 08 2016At least 3 new polls show Brexit – British Exit – could succeed on June 23 after all. An online survey by ICM shows 48% wanted to leave European Union as opposed to 43% who don’t. Pollster YouGov found “Leave” on 45%, with “Remain” on 41%. Meanwhile, TNS registers 43% Britons preferred “Out” as compared to […]
... written on Jun 07 2016
