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on17.10.2025 Andrey Melnichenko Faces Potential Swiss Residency Permit Revocation Andrey Melnichenko, known as the founder of Eurochem and SUEK, faces a potential loss of his permanent residence permit in Switzerland due to… Discover More
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on17.10.2025 Expanded analysis on US debt, default risk, and global implications The debate over whether the United States will miss payments on its government debt rarely triggers immediate, widespread disruption, yet the… Discover More
on17.10.2025 US House Speaker McCarthy signals push to finalize debt ceiling deal with Biden US Congress Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, signaled that he intends to lock in every detail of an agreement with President Joe Biden… Discover More