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Russia-Ukraine war: Luhansk's Ukrainian governor says members of Russian mercenary group targeted in hotel attack

Dec 13, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Politics

The exiled Ukrainian governor for the Russian-occupied Luhansk region said that some members of the Russian Wagner mercenary group were killed in a strike by Ukrainian forces at a hotel. The governor noted that those who...

Iran imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU, UK officials

Dec 13, 2022 09:49 am UTC| Politics

Irans foreign ministry announced retaliatory sanctions on officials from the European Union and the United Kingdom. The sanctions are in response to the penalties issued by the bloc and the British government on Tehran for...

US: Biden administration working on 'next steps' for release of Paul Whelan

Dec 13, 2022 09:31 am UTC| Politics

Officials in the administration of US President Joe Biden are now in the process of discussing the next steps in order to secure the release of former Marine Paul Whelan, who is currently detained in Russia. The...

Afghanistan: Kabul hotel popular with Chinese nationals attacked, security forces fatally shoot three assailants

Dec 13, 2022 09:14 am UTC| Politics

A spokesman for the Taliban government in Afghanistan said that an attack took place at a hotel in the capital Kabul where Chinese nationals and foreigners are known to stay. Security forces fatally shot three of the...

Judge charges four people in EU parliament corruption probe

Dec 13, 2022 08:43 am UTC| Politics

A judge in Belgium has charged four people for allegedly accepting bribes from a Gulf state to influence decisions being made in the European Parliament. The charges come amidst an investigation into potential money...

South Korea calls on China to support dialogue with North Korea

Dec 13, 2022 08:19 am UTC| Politics

The South Korean foreign ministry said that foreign minister Park Jin told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to support Seouls efforts for dialogue with North Korea. This follows a similar appeal by South Korean President...

Russia-Ukraine war: Nobel Peace Prize recipients condemn war

Dec 13, 2022 08:10 am UTC| Politics

This years recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize spoke out against the ongoing war that Russia is waging on Ukraine, which is moving toward its 10th month. The recipients sent a strong, unified message but had some...

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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...