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Governance in Crisis: Analyzing the NDB Financial Scandal and Regulatory Silence.
The alleged Rs. 13.2 billion financial discrepancy at the National Development Bank (NDB) has triggered a national debate on institutional accountability, audit failures, and the effectiveness of oversight bodies in Sri Lanka.
US Corporate Leaders Appeal for White House Action Against New EU Regulations.
American businesses are lobbying the Trump administration to intervene in proposed EU product liability updates, citing concerns over increased litigation risks, while broader trade tensions remain high.
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Washington Lawmakers Push for Stricter Regulation of Prediction Markets Despite Self-Policing Efforts.
Despite recent crackdowns on insider trading by platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, U.S. lawmakers remain skeptical and are calling for broader bans on prediction markets, viewing them as a form of gambling rather than a legitimate financial tool.
The Failure of Protectionism: Analyzing the Real-World Consequences of Modern Trade Wars.
Recent data from 2025-2026 shows that US tariff policies have failed to resolve trade deficits, instead causing a 'boomerang effect' where deficits simply shifted to other nations while China continues to expand its global trade dominance.
