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Martial Law Declared: South Korea’s President Yoon Accuses Opposition of ‘Anti-State Activities’ in Explosive Address

Dec 03, 2024 14:39 pm UTC| Politics

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a dramatic declaration of martial law Tuesday night, alleging that opposition forces are engaging in anti-state activities. The announcement, delivered during a live televised...

Privatisation by stealth: changes to education in NZ opening the door to private interests

Dec 02, 2024 23:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Since taking power last year, the New Zealand government has made rapid changes to the countrys education system including the introduction of structured approaches to literacy and maths and the promotion of charter...

Explosive Final COVID Report Unveiled: ‘The Prescription Was Worse Than the Disease,’ Stuns America

Dec 02, 2024 22:40 pm UTC| Politics

The House COVID Committee has released its highly anticipated final report after a two-year investigation into the origins and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which scrutinizes both domestic and global...

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Fiery Gaza Ultimatum: ‘Free the Hostages or Face Unprecedented Consequences,’ Sparks Global Uproar

Dec 02, 2024 22:36 pm UTC| Politics

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of over 250 hostages allegedly held in Gaza. Trumps warning, delivered in his signature assertive style, has...

Trump’s Incoming Presidency Credited for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire—‘The Fear Factor Is Real,’ Experts Claim

Dec 02, 2024 22:33 pm UTC| Politics

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, announced earlier this week, has drawn significant attention for its timing. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis attributed the breakthrough to the...

Trump’s Shocking Demand: ‘Include January 6 Hostages in Biden’s Pardons’ Sparks Furious Online Debate

Dec 02, 2024 22:25 pm UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has ignited controversy by urging President Joe Biden to extend clemency to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. Trumps remarks came shortly after Biden issued a pardon to his...

Watergate Prosecutor Sparks Uproar: Calls for Biden to Pardon Himself and Jack Smith ‘Before It’s Too Late’

Dec 02, 2024 22:23 pm UTC| Politics

Jill Wine-Banks, a former Watergate prosecutor, has ignited a firestorm with her controversial suggestion that President Joe Biden issue preemptive pardons to himself and key figures, including Special Counsel Jack Smith....

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Economy

Asian Stock Markets Trade Flat as Holiday Liquidity Thins and BOJ Minutes Watched

Asian stock markets traded mostly flat on Wednesday as subdued year-end trading volumes and holiday-thinned liquidity limited investor activity across the region. With Christmas and New Year holidays approaching, many...

US and Japan Fast-Track $550 Billion Strategic Investment Initiative

The United States and Japan have agreed to accelerate coordination on their Strategic Investment Initiative, a major bilateral framework backed by a $550 billion fund established under the two countries tariff agreement....

Japan Plans $189 Billion Bond Issuance as Record Budget Signals Expansionary Fiscal Policy

Japan is preparing to issue new government bonds worth approximately $189 billion to help finance a record-breaking national budget for the next fiscal year, according to a draft budget reviewed by Reuters. The move...

BOJ Minutes Reveal Growing Debate Over Interest Rate Hikes and Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers actively debated whether to continue raising interest rates toward levels considered neutral for the economy, according to minutes from their October policy meeting released on Wednesday....

Gold Price Breaks $4,500 as Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally

Spot gold surged past the key psychological level of $4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone for the precious metal and reinforcing its status as a preferred safe-haven asset. The...

Politics

Anutin Charnvirakul Named Bhumjaithai PM Candidate Ahead of Thailand’s February Election

Thailands caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been officially selected by the Bhumjaithai Party as its candidate for prime minister in the upcoming general election scheduled for February 8. The decision comes...

EU Condemns U.S. Visa Ban on European Figures, Warns of Firm Response

The European Commission has strongly criticized the United States over its decision to impose a visa ban on five European individuals, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, calling the move unjustified and...

Zelenskiy Urges High-Level Talks With Trump as Ukraine, U.S. Near 20-Point Peace Framework

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a direct meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the most sensitive elements of a potential peace agreement with Russia, particularly issues related to...

U.S. Signs $2.3 Billion Global Health MOUs With Four African Nations

The United States has signed four new global health memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to strengthening global health security...

U.S. Discusses Migrant Transfer Plan With Palau Despite Lawmaker Opposition

The United States has renewed discussions with Palau over a controversial proposal to transfer third-country nationals to the Pacific Island nation, despite clear resistance from Palaus lawmakers earlier this year....

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

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...

FTC Praises Instacart for Ending AI Pricing Tests After $60M Settlement

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has welcomed Instacarts decision to end its artificial intelligence-based price testing, a move that follows weeks of consumer backlash and regulatory scrutiny. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson...

John Carreyrou Sues Major AI Firms Over Alleged Copyrighted Book Use in AI Training

Investigative journalist John Carreyrou, widely known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos and for authoring the bestselling book Bad Blood, has filed a new copyright infringement lawsuit...

Italy Fines Apple €98.6 Million Over App Store Dominance

Italys competition authority has imposed a 98.6 million ($115.53 million) fine on U.S. technology giant Apple and two of its subsidiaries, citing alleged abuse of a dominant market position related to the distribution of...

Moore Threads Unveils New GPUs, Fuels Optimism Around China’s AI Chip Ambitions

Moore Threads Technology Co Ltd (SS:688795), often described as Chinas potential alternative to NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), attracted investor attention after unveiling a new lineup of graphics processing units at...