Even before the U.S. launched airstrikes that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, Toronto’s cultural, economic and political ties to Iran meant the city was bound to feel the heat of any escalation between the two countries, say city leaders, as well as business and Iranian community groups. On Wednesday, the Toronto Region Board of Trade hosted…
**Understanding the Rise and Fall of China’s P2P Lending Industry**. **Introduction:**. Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, a form of alternative financing that connects borrowers and lenders directly, experienced a meteoric rise in China from 2012 to 2015. However, the industry faced a…
**Biden team considers wide-ranging strategy to aid struggling households, boost economy** WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Joe Biden and his top economic advisers are considering a sweeping strategy to combat inflation and promote economic growth ahead of the midterm elections as…
**Biden Signs Sweeping Gun Control Measures Into Law**. **Washington, D.C.** – President Joe Biden signed the most sweeping gun control legislation in decades into law on Saturday, fulfilling a key campaign promise and responding to the nation’s growing epidemic of…
A brand new ‘Spring’ version of the popular ‘Kor’ kit by Pet Tree Korea (known for their popular lockets tailored for pets) has finally been released. This particular kit comes with a cute little book-shaped locket and a set of…
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion infrastructure plan is likely to have significant economic effects, but their exact nature remains uncertain, according to economists. The plan, which Biden unveiled Wednesday , includes funding for roads, bridges, broadband internet,…
The Beijing Winter Olympics closed on Sunday with a spectacular ceremony featuring fireworks, music, and cultural performances. However, the Games were overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and political boycotts by several Western countries.. In his closing remarks, International…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have held a virtual meeting to discuss the climate crisis and also other issues including the South China Sea. The two leaders met for about three and a half hours via…
**Covid Pandemic Could Lead to a Major Global Famine** The Covid-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption to food systems around the world, and experts are warning that it could lead to a major global famine. The pandemic has caused disruptions…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The family of a woman who disappeared more than five years ago is pleading for answers after learning that a man paroled in her case was re-arrested two weeks ago on suspicion of kidnapping and murder..…
