Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Wavers Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data; Aussie Dollar Hits 15-Month High

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range against the U.S. dollar as global markets turned cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data due later this week. Currency traders largely avoided taking major positions,...

Oil Prices Slide in Asia as Trump Signals Venezuela Supply Boost, Raising Global Glut Fears

Oil prices fell sharply during Asian trading on Wednesday as markets reacted to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Venezuela could soon supply tens of millions of barrels of crude oil to the United...

Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices Fall on Venezuela Developments and Global Tensions

Asian markets traded mixed as investors digested falling oil prices, rising commodity stocks, and heightened geopolitical tensions tied to Venezuela, China, and broader global uncertainty. Crude oil futures extended losses...

Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Await Key U.S. Economic Data and Fed Signals

The U.S. dollar traded in tight ranges on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a series of important U.S. economic data releases that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserves interest rate...

Five Years After January 6 Capitol Riot, Democrats and Republicans Clash Over History and Power

Five years after the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, sharp political divisions resurfaced in Washington as Democrats accused Republicans of attempting to rewrite history, while President Donald Trump downplayed...

US–Venezuela Oil Deal Signals Major Shift in Energy Trade and Sanctions Strategy

The United States and Venezuela have reached a significant agreement that could reshape global oil flows, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that Caracas will export up to $2 billion worth of...

Venezuela Declares National Mourning After Deadly U.S. Raid Linked to Maduro Operation

Venezuela has declared a period of national mourning following a deadly U.S. military raid that reportedly took place over the weekend and was aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Acting President...

Trump Administration Pressures Venezuela Power Brokers After Maduro’s Ouster

The Trump administration has reportedly intensified pressure on key Venezuelan power brokers following the removal of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro, signaling a hardline approach to shaping a post-Maduro transition....

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...

Lenovo Unveils AI Cloud Gigafactory With NVIDIA and Launches New AI Platform at CES 2026

Lenovo made a major impact at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday by unveiling an artificial intelligence cloud gigafactory developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, reinforcing its position as a...

China Reviews Meta’s $2 Billion AI Deal With Manus Amid Technology Control Concerns

Chinese government officials are reportedly reviewing Meta Platforms $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, raising potential concerns over technology transfer and national security controls....

Discord Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Signaling Major Milestone

Popular chat platform Discord has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The move marks a significant...

FDA Limits Regulation of Wearable Devices and Wellness Software, Boosting Health Tech Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will limit regulatory oversight of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its approach...