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Is South Africa better off with or without Cyril Ramaphosa?

Dec 19, 2022 16:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

President Cyril Ramaphosa came to the helm of South Africas governing party, the African National Congress (ANC) in 2017 on an anti-corruption, or anti-state capture, platform. The ANCs 54th elective conference gave him a...

How the 20 year rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan has transformed Turkey

Dec 19, 2022 16:31 pm UTC| Politics

In 2002, Recep Tayyip Erdogans Justice and Development Party, Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (AKP), obtained a parliamentary majority in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The seemingly unstoppable rise of political Islam...

UN postpones vote on representation of Afghanistan Taliban, Myanmar junta

Dec 19, 2022 10:18 am UTC| Politics

The United Nations General Assembly voted to postpone the decision again to determine whether the Afghanistan Taliban or the generals that comprise Myanmars junta can send an ambassador. The postponement would leave the...

Iran: Sunni cleric calls for the release of protest detainees

Dec 19, 2022 09:34 am UTC| Politics

Irans security forces have arrested and detained thousands of demonstrators as Tehran looks to increase its crackdown on the ongoing protests. A prominent Sunni cleric has called for the release of protesters that were...

Japan: Majority oppose tax hikes for military expansion, survey finds

Dec 19, 2022 09:30 am UTC| Politics

In light of tensions in the world, the Japanese government is looking to expand its military. A survey by a local news outlet found that the majority of the Japanese public has opposed increasing taxes for expanding the...

Qatar reiterates its government not involved in EU corruption investigation

Dec 19, 2022 08:21 am UTC| Politics

The Qatari government has reiterated its denial of the allegations that the Gulf State is involved in an ongoing investigation by authorities in Belgium linked to the European Parliament. This follows the charges pressed...

Russia-Ukraine war: US finalizing plans to send Patriot air defense system to Ukraine

Dec 15, 2022 12:38 pm UTC| Politics

Ukraine has appealed to the West for air defense weapons as it faces constant air raids from Russia in the war that has lasted almost 10 months. The United States is reportedly finalizing its plans to send Ukraine its...

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Economy

China’s Central Bank to Launch New Digital Yuan Management Framework from January 1

Chinas central bank is preparing to strengthen oversight of its digital currency with the release of a new action plan focused on digital yuan management, signaling another major step in the evolution of the countrys...

China’s Iron Ore Buyer Pressures Mining Giants as New Supply Shifts Market Power

Chinas state-backed iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), is intensifying its negotiating tactics against major global miners such as BHP, signaling a tougher stance in the $132 billion seaborne iron ore...

U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady Ahead of Holiday-Shortened Trading Week

U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Sunday evening as investors entered another holiday-shortened trading week with a cautious stance, following a strong late-year rally in equities. With many traders already away...

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions and Ukraine Uncertainty Fuel Supply Concerns

Oil prices climbed on Monday as investors balanced escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with lingering uncertainty surrounding RussiaUkraine peace negotiations, both of which could have major implications...

Asian Stocks Rally as Fed Rate Cut Bets Weigh on Dollar and Fuel Precious Metals Surge

Asian stock markets climbed to six-week highs on Monday, supported by optimism over potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year, while the U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest level in almost three months....

Politics

Trump Administration Probes Corporate DEI Programs, Raising Questions for Google Stock

The Trump administration has reportedly launched a series of investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at major U.S. corporations, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday....

Zelenskiy and Trump Meet in Florida as Ukraine Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in a high-stakes effort to advance a U.S.-brokered plan to end the war in Ukraine. The talks come amid intensified...

Kosovo Heads to Early Parliamentary Election Amid Prolonged Political Deadlock

Kosovo is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on Sunday as Prime Minister Albin Kurti and his nationalist Vetevendosje party attempt to secure a governing majority and resolve a year-long political stalemate that...

Myanmar Election 2025 Faces Global Scrutiny Amid Civil War and Political Repression

Voters in Myanmar began casting ballots in a highly controversial general election on Sunday, marking the first nationwide polls since the military coup that overthrew the elected civilian government in 2021. The election,...

Bolsonaro Undergoes Phrenic Nerve Block Procedure After Surgery-Related Complications

Brazils former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a phrenic nerve block procedure on Saturday as doctors worked to treat persistent hiccups that developed following recent surgery, according to statements from his wife,...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

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...

Technology

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...

Texas App Store Age Verification Law Blocked by Federal Judge in First Amendment Ruling

A federal judge in Texas has blocked the enforcement of a new state law that would have required app stores and developers to verify users ages, marking a significant legal win for major technology companies and digital...