Advanced Capitalism and Neo-Feudal Structures – CounterPunch.org

Image by Markus Spiske. Trumpism is the new, populist, post-postmodern form of a “non-ideological ideology” redefining the relations between the State and Capitalism. A new iteration of an oligarchy who, after shifting their political allegiance from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party, formed themselves around President Trump and his hubs of power in Mar-a-Lago,…

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Senegal’s President Faye Calls for Immediate Financial Reforms After Concerning Audit Report

Senegalese President Diomaye Faye has raised alarm over serious irregularities in the management of public finances from 2019 to 2024, as revealed in an audit report by the Court of Auditors. The report highlights a sharp increase in budget deficits and public debt, prompting the president to order immediate corrective measures. The audit found that…

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4-Century-Old Icons Restored and Returned to Russian Monastery-Museum (+VIDEO)

Kirillov, Vologda Province, Russia, February 13, 2025 Photo: smotrim.ru      Forty historical items have been returned to the St. Cyril of White Lake Monastery Museum after restoration. Among the treasures are 17th-century icons. The collection includes seven icons from famous monasteries of the Russian north: the St. Cyril of White Lake and Ferapontov monasteries and…

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