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Greece Halts Plahotniuc Extradition Amid Moldovan Fraud Case Tensions

                                                    Vladimir Plahotniuc pictured in Chisinau, Moldova Greece has suspended the extradition of Moldovan business magnate and former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc, wanted in Chișinău over the 2014 “theft of the century” banking scandal involving the disappearance of $1 billion — roughly 12% of Moldova’s GDP at the time. A Greek court had approved his transfer, but the justice ministry halted the process without explanation, according to Moldova’s prosecutor general. Plahotniuc, 59, was arrested in July at Athens airport on an Interpol notice; he is accused of leading a criminal organisation, money laundering, bribery, and large-scale fraud. He also faces investigations in Romania and is sought by Russia over separate charges. Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean vowed to investigate th...
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Trump's Tariff Wars: A New Chapter in Global Trade

President Donald Trump has escalated his trade policy with the implementation of a new round of tariffs, marking a significant shift in the United States' approach to international commerce. Dubbed "reciprocal tariffs," these measures aim to address trade imbalances by imposing higher rates on goods from countries with trade surpluses with the U.S. The latest tariffs, which took effect on April 9, 2025, have sparked reactions worldwide, with trading partners like China announcing countermeasures, including an 84% tariff on American goods.

The economic impact of these tariffs is already being felt, with stock markets experiencing volatility and concerns rising about the potential for prolonged trade wars. While the administration argues that these tariffs will bolster domestic industries and reduce the trade deficit, critics warn of the risks to global economic stability and the strain on international relations.

The question remains: will these tariffs achieve their intended goals, or will they further complicate the global trade landscape?

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