Gold price sticks to US politics-inspired modest intraday gains above $2,400 mark
22 Jul
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Gold price sticks to US politics-inspired modest intraday gains above $2,400 mark

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Politics tamfitronics Gold price gains some positive traction and snaps a three-day losing streak amid subdued USD demand.The US political development prompts some unwinding of the ‘Trump trade’ and weighs on the Greenback.September Fed rate cut bets further undermine the USD and further benefit the non-yielding XAU/USD.Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers during the early session on Monday and for now, seems to have stalled a three-day-old corrective decline from the all-time peak touched last week. Against the backdrop of dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, US President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race prompts some investors to unwind some trades betting on a Trump victory. This, in turn, keeps the US Dollar (USD) bulls on...
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From Trump shooting to Biden dropping out: 8 days upending US politics
22 Jul
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From Trump shooting to Biden dropping out: 8 days upending US politics

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Politics tamfitronics Former US president Donald Trump, his ear bandaged after an assassination attempt last week; and US President Joe Biden, who has dropped out of the White House race - Copyright AFP/File Brendan SMIALOWSKI, Kent NishimuraIf a week is a long time in politics, the last eight days of the US presidential campaign have proved a drama of epic proportions.Joe Biden’s shock decision Sunday to drop out of the 2024 presidential race capped a head-spinning week that began with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and has left Americans reeling.Here is how the week unfolded:– Saturday: Trump assassination bid –Republican candidate Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old on a nearby rooftop opened fire.Pictures of the bloodied candidate defiantly shaking his fist as Secret Service agents...
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10 Countries Where Religion and Politics Are Inseparable
22 Jul
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10 Countries Where Religion and Politics Are Inseparable

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Politics tamfitronics In many parts of the world, religion and politics are closely connected, shaping the social, cultural, and legal frameworks of nations. Religious beliefs influence political decisions in various areas of governance, from lawmaking to the behavior of public officials. In some countries, the separation between religion and state is unclear, creating a unique interplay affecting all aspects of life. Here, religious leaders often wield significant influence over political matters, and religious doctrines can shape policies on education, gender rights, and freedom of expression.Related: 10 Strangest Methods Of Government In HistoryPolitics tamfitronics 10 BhutanThe World’s Only Buddhist Kingdom: Bhutan ExplainedBhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom, is unique in its integration of Buddhism into its governance. The country follows a form of Mahayana Buddhism, specifically the Drukpa Kagyu school, which deeply influences its laws, culture, and...
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A look back at Biden’s more than 50-year career in politics
22 Jul
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A look back at Biden’s more than 50-year career in politics

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Politics tamfitronics When President Biden leaves the White House in January, it will mark the spectacular end of a career in politics that spanned five decades.Biden, 81, ended his 2024 re-election effort Sunday in the wake of his disastrous June 27 debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which precipitated calls from the Democratic establishment for the octogenarian career politician to drop out of the race.Here’s a look back at the president’s more than 50 years in public office:Politics tamfitronics It all started in DelawareWhen President Biden leaves the White House in January, it will mark the spectacular end of a career in politics that spanned five decades. Getty ImagesBiden got his first taste of politics in 1970, after winning a seat on the New Castle County Council two years after graduating from Syracuse Law...
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