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“Not unusual nor improper”: Pandora Papers, leaders deny wrongdoing

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4 years ago

October 5, 2021

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Following the release of 12 million files exposing the dealings of the world’s elite, several world leaders say they’ve got nothing to hide.

Reports are calling the Pandora Papers the biggest leak in history with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jordan’s King are among 35 current and former leaders who have links to the papers.

Jordan’s palace says it is “not unusual nor improper” that the nation’s King owns property abroad.

The papers state that the royal spent more than 100 million US dollars on building his property empire abroad throughout Britain and America.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has questioned the validity of the leaked information with a spokesperson calling it “unsubstantiated” information.

“For now it is just not clear what this information is and what it is about… the Kremlin didn’t see any hidden wealth of Putin’s inner circle in there”.

Further to this, India officials said they will launch a formal investigation into the “data dump”, with Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin along with several other leaders named in the documents to be investigated.

The Panama Papers successor

The Pandora Papers were released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) who are based in Washington DC in association with 140 media organisations.

As part of their investigation, more than 11.9 million records were acquired equating to around 2.94 terabytes of data.

Six hundred journalists were involved in the investigation.

It comes five years following the leak of the Panama Papers which exposed wealthy individuals hiding large sums of money from law enforcement.

ICIJ journalist, Scilla Alecci joined ticker earlier, saying the secretive nature of offshore accounts is dangerous, especially when used by politicians.

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Trump: No ceasefire with Iran, just surrender

Trump rejects ceasefire with Iran, demands total conflict end, warns of military action and nuclear threats.

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12 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Trump rejects ceasefire with Iran, demands total conflict end, warns of military action and nuclear threats.

Trump: No Ceasefire With Iran, Just Surrender — President Donald Trump has escalated his stance on Iran, rejecting the idea of a ceasefire and stating he wants a complete end to the conflict.

He warned Iran against developing nuclear weapons and hinted at potential military action, including the use of “bunker buster” bombs. Trump’s remarks, including a threatening post on Truth Social, have reignited fears of a broader confrontation in the Middle East.

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Markets drop as Trump threatens Iran strike

“Markets slide as Trump’s threats against Iran and abrupt G7 exit heighten investor fears, boosting oil prices amid rising inflation concerns.”

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13 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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“Markets slide as Trump’s threats against Iran and abrupt G7 exit heighten investor fears, boosting oil prices amid rising inflation concerns.”

Markets Drop As Trump Threatens Iran Strike — President Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and his early G7 departure spooked investors.

Stock markets slumped while oil and energy surged, raising concerns over inflation and global trade instability. With Middle East tensions flaring, Wall Street braces for more volatility.

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Israel targets Iran’s Fordow facility amid tensions

Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

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14 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

In Short:
Israel aims to damage Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and is seeking US assistance, despite uncertainty about American military involvement. Tensions rise as President Trump holds national security meetings, contemplating military options against Iran.

Israel plans to continue its operations against Iran until the Fordow nuclear facility is significantly damaged. The facility, located underground near Qom, is crucial for uranium enrichment.

Israel acknowledges that its own military capabilities cannot reach the depths of Fordow, but it is relying on the United States for support.

Israel’s National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, indicated ongoing discussions with US officials but expressed uncertainty regarding US involvement in military actions.

Iran’s nuclear weapon

Many in Israel and the West suspect that Fordow is part of Iran’s nuclear weapon development, a claim that Iran denies.

President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early due to this ongoing conflict and convened a national security meeting at the White House.

The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, included key security figures such as CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Reports suggest that Trump is considering the use of a “bunker buster” bomb against Fordow.