New Zealand House Prices Rise in February as Market Gains Momentum

New Zealands housing market showed signs of stability in February, with rising prices and increased buyer activity, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Seasonally adjusted median home prices...

Cyclone Alfred’s A$1.2B Economic Hit: Growth and Inflation Concerns

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has inflicted an estimated A$1.2 billion ($759 million) in damages, trimming Australias GDP growth by 0.25 percentage points in the March quarter, according to Australian media. The cyclone, which...

Japanese Yen Faces Short-Term Hurdles but Poised for Strength by Year-End

The Japanese yens recent rally may hit temporary resistance, but analysts at Capital Economics (CE) expect it to strengthen against the U.S. dollar by year-end. Despite strong wage growth agreements in Japans Shunto spring...

Germany Plans Major Fiscal Expansion: Debt Brake Reform and €500B Investment Fund

Germany is moving forward with a historic fiscal package to expand public spending and reform its debt rules. The CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on a multi-year financial framework, including increased investments in defense...

Trump Admin Deports Over 200 Venezuelans Despite Court Order

The Trump administration has deported over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador, ignoring a federal judges order to halt their removal. The deportees, allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, were sent to a high-security...

Brown University Doctor Deported Despite Court Order Blocking Removal

Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a 34-year-old Rhode Island physician and assistant professor at Brown Universitys medical school, has been deported to Lebanon despite a judges order halting her removal. Alawieh, a Lebanese citizen, had...

Federal Workers Return to Chaos: No Desks, Poor Conditions, and Frustration

Federal employees returning to office after years of remote work face chaotic and unprepared workplaces. NASA headquarters in Washington has cockroach infestations, while IRS staff in Memphis struggle with privacy concerns...

U.S. Influences Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Selection Amid Financial Crisis

The U.S. is actively engaging with Lebanons government to influence the selection of its next central bank governor, aiming to curb corruption and illicit financial activities linked to Hezbollah, according to multiple...

One of the largest searches for alien life started 30 years ago. Its legacy lives on today

In February 1995, a small research organisation known as the SETI Institute launched what was then the most comprehensive search for an answer to a centuries-old question: are we alone in the universe? This Sunday marks...

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Baidu Unveils AI Models to Rival DeepSeek, Boosts Competition in China’s AI Race

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including the reasoning-focused ERNIE X1, aiming to rival Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in an increasingly competitive AI landscape. DeepSeek has...

Elon Musk and OpenAI Set for Expedited Trial Over AI Dispute

Elon Musk and OpenAI have agreed to fast-track their legal battle over OpenAIs transition to a for-profit model, with a trial set for later this year. The case, playing out in the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

NASA and SpaceX Launch Crew-10 to Replace Stranded Astronauts on ISS

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission on Friday, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in a crucial crew rotation. The mission paves the way for the return of NASA astronauts...

NASA and SpaceX Set to Launch Crew-10 Mission to ISS on March 14

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the highly anticipated Crew-10 mission, scheduled to launch on Friday, March 14, at 7:03 p.m. EDT (2303 GMT). The mission will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station...