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Donald Trump’s anti-corruption measures in 2025

Nov 28, 2024 11:23 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trumps anti-corruption measures in 2025 have reignited fierce debates, with sweeping initiatives aimed at increasing government transparency and rooting out fraud. However, critics have raised concerns...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump’s stance on climate agreements in 2025

Nov 28, 2024 11:01 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trumps approach to climate agreements in 2025 has reignited debates on environmental policy and global cooperation. His administration has doubled down on its criticism of international climate treaties,...

US under Trump Series

How Donald Trump is handling voting rights issues in 2025?

Nov 28, 2024 10:58 am UTC| Politics

As President Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, his administration is rapidly moving to reshape voting rights in the United States. With a focus on election security and reform, the administration has...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Mexico’s Bold Response—Claudia Sheinbaum Slams Misleading Claims in Blunt Letter

Nov 28, 2024 10:55 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trumps recent announcement of a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico has ignited fierce debate across political and economic circles. The controversial move, aimed at curbing illegal drug trafficking and...

Tulsi Gabbard’s Controversial Ties: ‘Hindu Nationalist Links Could Shape U.S. Intelligence—Faith Leaders Sound the Alarm!’

Nov 28, 2024 10:53 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence has sparked heated debate, with critics raising concerns about her alleged links to Hindu...

US under Trump Series

Tight Margins and Lingering Tensions: Uncalled House Race Sparks Debate as GOP Braces for Slim Majority

Nov 28, 2024 10:47 am UTC| Politics

More than three weeks after Election Day, one House race remains uncalled, leaving Republicans with a slim majority as they prepare to navigate a contentious new Congress. The delayed result, centered in Californias 13th...

Trump's Controversial Pick for Ukraine-Russia Envoy Promises ‘Peace in 24 Hours!’ Critics Question Strategy Amid Ongoing War

Nov 28, 2024 10:42 am UTC| Politics

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as his special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, marking a significant move in his administrations promise to end the war in Ukraine. The...

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Economy

Korea Zinc to Build $7.4 Billion Critical Minerals Refinery in Tennessee With U.S. Government Backing

Korea Zinc announced plans to invest $7.4 billion to build a large-scale critical minerals refinery in Tennessee, marking the first new U.S.-based zinc refinery since the 1970s. The project, heavily backed by the U.S....

Asian Technology and Chipmaking Stocks Slide as AI Spending Concerns Shake Markets

Asian technology and chipmaking stocks fell sharply on Monday as investor caution intensified over growing uncertainties surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) spending and its impact on future earnings. The sell-off...

China’s November Economic Data Signals Slowing Industrial Output and Weak Consumer Demand

Chinas economic momentum showed further signs of strain in November as key indicators pointed to slower growth in industrial output and a sharper-than-expected slowdown in consumer spending, according to official data...

Oil Prices Rebound as U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Offset Oversupply Concerns

Oil prices edged higher on Monday, recovering part of last weeks sharp decline, as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela fueled concerns over potential supply disruptions. These worries...

Dollar Struggles as Markets Eye Key Central Bank Decisions and Global Rate Outlooks

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Monday, extending losses near a two-month low, while the euro and British pound held relatively steady as investors awaited a series of critical central bank decisions this week....

Politics

Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Sparks Calls for Stronger Protection of Jewish Community in Australia

Israels ambassador to Australia has urged the federal government to strengthen protections for Jewish communities following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival near Sydneys Bondi Beach. The attack, which occurred...

European Leaders Launch International Claims Commission to Compensate Ukraine for War Damage

European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, are gathering in The Hague to launch a new International Claims Commission aimed at compensating Ukraine for hundreds of billions of dollars in damage...

U.S. and Mexico Reach New Agreement to Tackle Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

The United States and Mexico have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at addressing the long-standing Tijuana River sewage crisis, according to a statement released Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Ukraine Claims First-Ever Underwater Drone Strike on Russian Missile Submarine

Ukraine said on Monday that it successfully struck and disabled a Russian missile-carrying submarine at a Black Sea naval base using underwater sea drones, marking what Kyiv described as a historic first in naval warfare....

Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong National Security Law in Landmark Case

Hong Kongs High Court has found media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, marking the most significant conviction yet under the China-imposed national security...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it prepares to go private through an acquisition by Picea Robotics, its primary...

Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges

Nvidia is evaluating whether to expand production capacity for its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips after demand from Chinese customers significantly exceeded current supply, according to multiple sources...

SpaceX Begins IPO Preparations as Wall Street Banks Line Up for Advisory Roles

SpaceX has reportedly begun the early stages of preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. According to a report from...

SpaceX Insider Share Sale Values Company Near $800 Billion Amid IPO Speculation

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has reportedly authorized an insider share sale that places its valuation at approximately $800 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report published Friday. The move...

Mizuho Raises Broadcom Price Target to $450 on Surging AI Chip Demand

Mizuho Securities has raised its price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), highlighting accelerating momentum in the companys artificial intelligence business and a rapidly expanding long-term backlog. The brokerage...