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The Bank of Russia is also discussing an option of digital ruble wallets opening at the banks’ balances and is exploring an idea of using smart contracts for the business, Elvira Nabiullina added
…Rodney must be placed at the centre of a people-centred historiography of Sierra Leone, even if he has not been institutionally recognised as such. His interest was not in rulers alone, nor in ethnic origins as static inheritances, nor in colonial institutions as the natural containers of history. He was interested in social formations. He […] The post Walter Rodney: Sierra Leonean historiography’s refusal of a radical inheritance, By Ibrahim Abdullah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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In the first four months of 2026, electricity, natural gas, and coal prices suggested continued favorable economics for coal generation in MISO. The dark spread of coal, the difference between the fuel costs for coal-fired generation and the wholesale electricity price, in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region outpaced a similar measure of revenue relative to fuel costs for natural gas-fired generators known as the spark spread.
RIYADH — The Saudi Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah.The agreement was signed in Riyadh in the presence of Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Saudi Cricket Federation, and Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.The MoU aims to strengthen cricket infrastructure in Saudi Arabia through the construction of a modern international-standard stadium, while promoting cooperation in technical expertise, facility planning, and the adoption of global operational best practices.The initiative is intended to enhance the Kingdom's readiness to host international cricket tournaments and support the growth of the sport.Prince Saud said the partnership represents a strategic step toward building a sustainable future for cricket in Saudi Arabia by developing infrastructure, strengthening international partnerships, and expanding investment in the sports sector.Naqvi said the agreement reflects the strong cooperation between the two sides and lays the foundation for a long-term partnership that will support cricket development, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and help create an integrated environment for hosting international competitions, benefiting both countries.
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Trotz des Einzugs in das WM-Achtelfinale schlägt Thomas Tuchel in England viel Kritik entgegen.Senegals Pape Gueye will sich zumindest temporär aus dem Nationalteam zurückziehen. Alle News, kuriose Geschichten und Eindrücke von vor Ort rund um die WM 2026 im Liveblog.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discussed the possibility of the government reducing petroleum product prices in Egypt, following recent global price decreases due to regional stability and the decline in global oil prices. During his weekly press conference on Wednesday, Madbouly said that at the beginning of the 2025/ 2026 fiscal year, the price of oil … The post Will fuel prices decrease in Egypt following the global decline? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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