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Gaza Aid Stalls Despite EU-Israel Agreement, Regional Ministers Say

Jul 14, 2025 23:58 pm UTC| Politics

Despite a recent agreement between Israel and the European Union aimed at boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza, no meaningful progress has been observed on the ground, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Monday....

Canada Reacts to Trump’s Gender Order Amid Travel Concerns

Jul 14, 2025 23:57 pm UTC| Politics Governance

Canadian officials spent over two months addressing concerns from citizens following U.S. President Donald Trumps executive order on gender identity. Issued on January 20, the order mandates that U.S. federal agencies...

Trump Confirms First Judge of Second Term, Ties Biden’s All-Time Record

Jul 14, 2025 23:54 pm UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump secured his first judicial confirmation of his second term as the U.S. Senate approved Whitney Hermandorfer to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The 46-42 party-line vote gives Trump his 235th...

Brazil Responds to Trump’s Tariffs, Seeks Industry Support and U.S. Dialogue

Jul 14, 2025 23:46 pm UTC| Politics Economy

Brazils Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated Monday that the country is still awaiting a response from Washington regarding a trade proposal made two months ago, following U.S. President Donald Trumps announcement of a...

Trump Pledges Weapons to Ukraine, Warns of Sanctions on Russian Export Buyers

Jul 14, 2025 23:42 pm UTC| Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant policy shift by pledging advanced weapons to Ukraine and threatening secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian exports unless Moscow agrees to a peace deal within...

Powell Orders Review of Fed’s $2.5B Renovation Amid Trump Pressure

Jul 14, 2025 22:58 pm UTC| Economy Politics Central Banks

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has requested a renewed investigation into the ballooning costs of the Federal Reserves building renovations, now estimated at $2.5 billion, according to a report from Politico. In...

EU Prepares €21B Tariff Response to Trump’s Trade Threats

Jul 14, 2025 10:28 am UTC| Politics Economy

The European Union is readying 21 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. goods if trade talks fail, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trumps recent threat to impose 30%...

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Economy

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Alphabet Slumps, Middle East Developments and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday as a sharp decline in Alphabet shares pressured the communication services sector, while investors closely monitored evolving developments in the Middle East and assessed the Federal...

Oil Prices Fall as Iran Peace Talks Progress, Hormuz Reopens, and U.S. SPR Hits 1983 Low

Global oil prices extended their recent decline on Monday as optimism grew over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...

Japan Keeps Markets Guessing as Yen Nears 40-Year Low, Raising Intervention Risks

Japans financial authorities are maintaining uncertainty over potential currency intervention as the Japanese yen hovers near its weakest level in nearly four decades. Market participants are closely watching government...

Gold Prices Mixed as Stronger Dollar Offsets Safe-Haven Demand Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Gold prices delivered a mixed performance on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy counterbalanced support from geopolitical developments and ongoing market uncertainty. Spot...

US Dollar Hits One-Year High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Overshadows Middle East Developments

The U.S. dollar climbed to its strongest level in more than a year on Monday as investors increased bets on tighter Federal Reserve policy, outweighing the impact of easing oil prices and diplomatic developments in the...

Politics

Alan Greenspan: 7 Fascinating Facts About the Former Fed Chairman

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who died Monday at the age of 100, left behind a remarkable legacy that extended far beyond economics and monetary policy. Known as one of the most influential figures in...

UNAIDS Urges U.S. to Reconsider South Africa HIV Funding Withdrawal

The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, warning that the move could put millions of vulnerable people at risk and...

US Waives Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as Peace Talks Advance and Lebanon Sees Calm

The United States has granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of negotiations under a newly established peace agreement, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions across the...

Rubio Gulf Tour Aims to Reassure Allies on Trump’s Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday through Thursday as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen support for its preliminary agreement with Iran...

Trump’s Quantum Push Lifts IBM Stock as CEO Arvind Krishna Receives White House Praise

IBM shares surged in after-hours trading Monday after President Donald Trump publicly praised IBM CEO Arvind Krishna during a White House event focused on advancing U.S. quantum technology leadership. The endorsement...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Alphabet Stock Slides as AI Talent Exodus and SpaceX Losses Shake Investor Confidence

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares plunged nearly 7% on Monday, marking one of the companys sharpest single-day declines in recent years as investors reacted to a combination of high-profile AI talent departures and weakness...

SpaceX Stock Plunges 16% as KeyBanc Warns Valuation May Be Overstretched

SpaceX shares tumbled more than 16% on Monday after investment firm KeyBanc initiated coverage with a cautious outlook, suggesting the aerospace giants valuation has become stretched following its strong post-IPO rally....

Qualcomm Nears $4 Billion Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Modular

Qualcomm is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire AI chip startup Modular Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the matter. If...

US-Iran De-Escalation Shifts Washington’s Focus to AI Regulation and Crypto Legislation

A potential easing of tensions between the United States and Iran is redirecting Washingtons attention toward major technology policy initiatives and executive actions, according to a new report from Wolfe Research. The...

Google’s Open-Source AI Data Center Cooling Design Raises Commoditization Concerns

Googles newly introduced open-source liquid-cooling design for AI data centers is drawing attention across the data center infrastructure industry, with analysts suggesting it could accelerate the commoditization of...