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Experienced writer, researcher, and office administrator with a demonstrated history of working with history, economics, and business. Skilled in Writing and Research, Marketing, Communications, E-commerce, CRMs/SEO, Office Administration, Tennis, and Microsoft Office. Graduating Summa Cum Laude in History with a minor in Economics from Emory University.

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Sri Lanka Foreign Debt Bond Payments Due | Foreign Brief

Sri Lanka Foreign Debt Bond Payments Due | Foreign Brief

Sri Lanka’s deadline to repay $78 million in foreign debt bonds is today. Today’s payments were originally…

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Sri Lanka Parliament Reopens Amid Ongoing Crises | Foreign Brief

Sri Lanka Parliament Reopens Amid Ongoing Crises | Foreign Brief

The Sri Lankan Parliament will resume today in Kotte. The session comes amid a spiraling collapse of the …

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Raisina Dialogue 2022 Multilateral Conference Ends | Foreign Brief

Raisina Dialogue 2022 Multilateral Conference Ends | Foreign Brief

The Raisina Dialogue 2022 multilateral conference will conclude today in New Delhi, India. Opened on Monda…

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Russia's Wheat Export Duty Reaches Historic High | Foreign Brief

Russia's Wheat Export Duty Reaches Historic High | Foreign Brief

Today, for the first time ever, the export duty on wheat from Russia will surpass $100 per ton. Continuous…

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Verdict in Thomas Sankara Assassination Trial Expected | Foreign Brief

Verdict in Thomas Sankara Assassination Trial Expected | Foreign Brief

A verdict in Thomas Sankara’s, Burkina Faso’s first president (1983-1987), assassination trial is expected to…

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Sri Lanka to Host BIMSTEC Summit | Foreign Brief

Sri Lanka to Host BIMSTEC Summit | Foreign Brief

The 5th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit will …

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New Japanese sanctions on Russia to take effect

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By Scott Benigno
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New Japanese sanctions on Russia and third-party entities go into effect today. The latest measures, first announced in early January, target over thirty Russian entities, impose export restrictions on fifty-three organizations and 335 commodities, and freeze the assets of twelve individuals. These sanctions also extend to third-party countries allegedly aiding Russia in evading restrictions, including Georgia and North Korea.
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Lebanon's parliament meets to elect a new president

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By Scott Benigno
| Foreign Brief
Lebanon’s parliament will meet today in Beirut to elect a new president. The presidency, traditionally reserved for a Maronite Christian, has been vacant since Michel Aoun’s term expired on October 31, 2022. Prime Minister Najib Mikati has since held presidential powers in a caretaker capacity. Political deadlock between Hezbollah and opposition factions has paralyzed the election process, requiring a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
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OSCE foreign ministers meet in Malta

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By Scott Benigno
| Foreign Brief
The 31st Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) begins today in Malta. The annual meeting brings together foreign ministers from the 57 OSCE member states to discuss security issues and regional cooperation. This year’s session carries heightened significance as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend, marking his first visit to an EU country since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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