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Russian leader Mikhail Mishustin is reappointed by Putin as prime minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Prime Minister. Mishustin and other technocrats in his cabinet are credited with maintaining stable economic performance despite Western sanctions. Most of Russia’s ministers are expected to retain their posts. Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister on Friday, a widely expected move to […]

Armenia’s prime minister in Russia for talks amid strain in ties

Armenia’s prime minister visited Moscow on Wednesday and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid rising tensions between the estranged allies. President Putin invited Nikol Pashinyan to a meeting after the summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, a Moscow-led economic union. Both were said to have attended earlier in the day. The talks came a […]

Thailand’s prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana after its decriminalization

Prime Minister Sureta Thavisin has announced her intention to recriminalize cannabis in Thailand due to concerns about increased criminal activity. Mr. Sletta ordered local authorities to set a 90-day deadline to crack down on criminal activity related to the illegal cannabis trade. The lack of regulation has led to widespread availability and public backlash against […]

Prime Minister Back Peddles On Legalizing Weed As Crime Rises After Decriminalization

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wants to outlaw marijuana two years after legalizing the drug due to crime rising after its decriminalization, The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday. This marked an interesting turnabout for Thailand, which was the first country in Asia to legalize the substance, the outlet noted. The prime minister of Thailand, the […]

Luis Severino looks back to prime self as rock of Mets’ rotation

Jose Quintana pitched in the Mets’ game of the season on Sunday. The next day, Luis Severino basically said, “Hold the beer.” Blink and you’d have missed it, but on this pleasant spring night, Severino accelerated the Cubs’ fast break, and Dansby Swanson’s ball to left field was too high for Francisco Lindor’s outstretched glove. […]