Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye ⁠West, as several European countries have banned his performance. PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate €100 million in revenue for the country.

TIRANA, July 8 - Albania's prime minister on Wednesday defended a decision to spend €4 million ($4.56 million) on a concert by U.S. rapper Kanye West, as he sought to defuse anger over the event that has added heat to public protests and demands for his resignation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.