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Xbox Game Pass free games: ‘Knockout City’ will be available to Ultimate subscribers via EA Play on its launch day

Apr 27, 2021 09:50 am UTC| Technology

Microsofts partnership with EA is bringing another all-new game to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate next month. The upcoming action title Knockout City is confirmed to be available on its launch day for the top-tier plan via EA...

‘Battlefield 6’ release date, gameplay: Official reveal could happen in the next couple of weeks, leaker suggests

Apr 27, 2021 09:06 am UTC| Technology

Battlefield 6 is not expected to launch until the latter part of 2021, however, its official reveal might be only a few weeks away from happening. A known leaker suggested reiterates that the anticipated first trailer...

Xbox Live Gold May 2021 free games include ‘Lego Batman’ and ‘Tropico 4’

Apr 27, 2021 07:28 am UTC| Technology

Microsoft has been aggressive in adding games, old and new, to its Xbox Game Pass catalog without forgetting about the Xbox Live Gold program. For next month, the latter is getting another list of four free games for its...

‘Genshin Impact’ patch 1.6 leaks: Inazuma islands exploration and new character Kazuha appear in leaks

Apr 27, 2021 07:07 am UTC| Technology

It has been that long since miHoYo officially announced the Genshin Impact patch 1.5 and the new features included in it. The first leaks for the future update have now appeared online, suggesting a new character will be...

iPad Pro release date: Why it’s ‘weird’ for Apple to start shipping new tablets on May 21 and May 22

Apr 27, 2021 06:08 am UTC| Technology

Apple promised that the new iPad Pro will be available for pre-orders later this month and will be shipped a few weeks later. A known leaker has now reported that both models would arrive in stores around the third week of...

Asus Zenfone 8 release date: Invitation for launch event appears online, confirms May 12 announcement

Apr 26, 2021 09:46 am UTC| Technology

The Asus Zenfone 8 series has appeared in previous leaks, and it is now confirmed to launch in the coming weeks. The devices included in the lineup are set to be unveiled in the first half of May, per an event invitation...

‘Godfall’ PS4 release date: PEGI rating hints at imminent launch on last-gen console; will it also come to Xbox?

Apr 26, 2021 08:49 am UTC| Technology

The Gearbox-published action RPG Godfall launched on PC and exclusively on the PS5 console last fall. However, the game has since been rumored to be available on more platforms, and it appears that a PS4 release is first...

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Economy

Iran's Stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Global Markets

U.S. intelligence assessments now confirm that Iran has no intention of loosening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. Tehran views control over this critical oil corridor as its most powerful bargaining chip...

Vietnam GDP Growth Slows in Q1 2026 Amid Middle East Oil Crisis

Vietnams economy posted solid but slower growth in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP expanding 7.83% year-on-year, down from 8.46% in the previous quarter, according to the National Statistics Office. While the figure...

March 2025 Jobs Report: Strong Headline Numbers Hide Deeper Economic Concerns

The U.S. labor market showed resilience in March 2025, with employment growth rebounding sharply after a sluggish February and the unemployment rate dipping unexpectedly to 4.3%. However, beneath the encouraging surface,...

UAE's Largest Natural Gas Facility Suspended After Attack-Triggered Fire

Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily halted operations at Habshan, the United Arab Emirates largest natural gas processing facility, following a devastating attack that triggered a major fire at the site. The incident...

Trump's FY2027 Budget: Major Defense Boost and Domestic Spending Cuts

President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, signaling a dramatic realignment of national spending priorities. The plan centers on a significant expansion of military funding...

Politics

China's Anti-Corruption Purge Reaches New Heights as Politburo Shrinks to 25-Year Low

Chinese President Xi Jinpings sweeping anti-corruption campaign has claimed another senior casualty, with former Xinjiang party secretary Ma Xingrui now under formal investigation for alleged serious violations of party...

U.S. F-15E Shot Down Over Iran: One Crew Member Recovered Amid Escalating Conflict

A United States F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet has been shot down over Iranian territory, marking the first confirmed incident of its kind since the start of the nearly five-week conflict between the U.S., Israel, and...

U.S.-Iran War Escalates: Downed Fighter Jet, Stalled Ceasefire Talks, and Ground Invasion Fears

Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a dangerous new peak following the downing of a U.S. F-15E fighter jet over Iranian territory the first time Tehran has shot down an American aircraft since the...

Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas in Federal Reserve Investigation, Delaying Powell Succession

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has once again ruled against the Justice Departments efforts to revive a criminal investigation targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, dealing another significant blow to what...

Congo in Talks With Trump Administration to Accept Third-Country Deportees

The Democratic Republic of Congo is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration about accepting deportees from third countries individuals who are not Congolese nationals but were living in the United States...

Science

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

Technology

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...

MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has unveiled the MATCH Act, a landmark piece of draft legislation designed to tighten export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China. The...

Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push

Microsoft is set to pour approximately $10 billion into Japan between now and 2029, channeling funds into data center expansion and artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet the countrys growing demand for data...

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement

Australias landmark social media ban for users under 16, which took effect in December, is reshaping digital policy conversations worldwide. Countries including Spain and Malaysia have signaled interest in adopting similar...