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‘Mortal Kombat 11’ Latest News, Update: Developer Couldn’t Look at His Dog Anymore After Creating the Title

May 11, 2019 08:02 am UTC| Technology

Mortal Kombat 11 is arguably the most violent video games to ever graced the gaming market. So violent, in fact, that some of its developers have been experiencing negative effects on their mental health, with one being...

‘Dragon Ball Fighter Z’ Latest News, Update: Is Kid Goku Worth It?

May 11, 2019 08:02 am UTC| Technology

Dragon Ball Fighterz has recently added several iconic characters into the game, and one of them is Kid Goku. The small Saiyan was launched this May 9 and players are having a lot of fun with the character, International...

‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ Release Date, Gameplay: Fans Both Want and Fear to Play the Game

May 11, 2019 07:35 am UTC| Technology

A new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally out there, and fans are absolutely going crazy over it. However, just as the clip inspired hope in gamers, it also inspired a great deal of fear due to how much more...

iPhone 11 Release Date, Specs, Leaks: Triple-Lens Camera Confirmed?

May 10, 2019 06:06 am UTC| Technology

iPhone 11, or iPhone XI, is now rumored to have a significant design and hardware specs overhaul. A phone case design was leaked recently suggesting that Apples next flagship smartphone will have a triple-lens rear...

OnePlus 7 Release Date, Specs, Features: Manufacturer Provides Significant Improvement on Highly Criticized Feature

May 10, 2019 06:02 am UTC| Technology

The OnePlus 7 is going to have one significant improvement under its hood; a fix that has been one of the major criticisms in the flagship series for years. The fix in question is aimed directly at the vibration feature of...

WWDC 2019 Date, Latest News, Update: Is a New iPhone Going to be Release During the Conference?

May 10, 2019 06:02 am UTC| Technology

The WWDC 2019 otherwise known as the Worldwide Developers Conference is only a month away and Apple users are excited what the company has in store for its fan base. Although theres still no confirmation whats going to...

Apple Watch 5 Latest News, Update: watchOS 6 Announcement to Prepare for Wearable Launch

May 10, 2019 06:02 am UTC| Technology

Recent reports suggest that an announcement for the watchOS 6 is forthcoming and it is going to be quite the critical development in relation to the Apple Watch 5. Basically, the new OS is going to be the cornerstone of...

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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...