November 21, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Euro beats US dollar as world’s most used currency, SWIFT says

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020By Editor

The US dollar has lost to the euro as the number one currency for global transactions for the first time in nearly eight years, said the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT). … Read More >Euro beats US dollar as world’s most used currency, SWIFT says

China extends biggest debt relief to poor countries among G20 states

Posted on November 21, 2020By Editor

The world’s largest lender, China, says it has granted debt relief worth a combined $2.1 billion to developing economies hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. … Read More >China extends biggest debt relief to poor countries among G20 states

USA

Video: Unidentified Shooter of Wisconsin Mall Remains At-Large, At Least 8 Injured

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020By Editor

Police responded to a shooting incident reported at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, on Friday afternoon. Police officials noted eight victims had been transported to area hospitals – seven adults and one teenage child, all of whom arrived at the hospitals alive. … Read More >Video: Unidentified Shooter of Wisconsin Mall Remains At-Large, At Least 8 Injured

Venezuela Launching Mass Production of Multi-Purpose Drones, Planes, Maduro Says

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020By Editor

Venezuela is launching the mass production of domestically-developed multi-purpose drones and single-engine planes, President Nicolas Maduro said. … Read More >Venezuela Launching Mass Production of Multi-Purpose Drones, Planes, Maduro Says

Israel’s Defence Minister Temporarily Replaces Prime Minister Undergoing Medical Checks

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020By Editor

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz will assume the prime minister’s duties on Friday while Benjamin Netanyahu is set to undergo a medical examination involving a sedation period, the office of the Israeli prime minister said in a press release. … Read More >Israel’s Defence Minister Temporarily Replaces Prime Minister Undergoing Medical Checks

Russia

Former Ukrainian politician arrested in Moscow while allegedly trying to sell smuggled Iron Age gold for $2.3mn

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020By Editor

A former member of Odessa City Council has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of selling smuggled items of historical value. The Ukrainian ex-politician is accused of trying to offload antiques for $2.3 million. … Read More >Former Ukrainian politician arrested in Moscow while allegedly trying to sell smuggled Iron Age gold for $2.3mn