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Germany’s government under scrutiny

Dec 08, 2015 22:50 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Germanys Willkommenskultur and Chancellor Angela Merkels generous stance on the refugee movement, so prominent during the summer, are coming under pressure as the number of asylum seekers continues to rise. Between January...

Trump is running last in one key race

Dec 08, 2015 04:38 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in Republican presidential polls. The most recent CNN poll shows Trump with a 20-point lead over his GOP challengers. The CNN poll is not an aberration. The Quinnipiac, Fox News and...

Political troubles ahead in Brazil

Dec 07, 2015 23:16 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Further weakness is expected in BRL as the political situation only gets worse. The initiation of the impeachment process is a long road and only makes it more difficult to get a solution on the fiscal front. It adds more...

If abolishing China's one child policy led to more children, would it be so bad?

Dec 07, 2015 16:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

After 35 years, the Chinese government announced the abolition of its controversial one child policy for one that will allow all citizens to have up to two children. It is not clear if the lifting of the ban will actually...

Is this the end of the socialist dream in Venezuela?

Dec 07, 2015 16:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

An alliance of centre-left, centrist and right-wing opposition parties has scored a resounding victory in Venezuelas parliamentary elections marking a seismic shift for the country. Breaking two decades of dominance by...

Turkey’s democracy leaves little room for democrats

Dec 07, 2015 03:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

This article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network. The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many challenges facing democracies in the 21st...

India's GST committee tables proposals

Dec 07, 2015 02:28 am UTC| Commentary Politics Economy

In midst of the winter parliamentary session, the government is keen to gain traction on the key Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill. Passage of the latter will provide the much-needed impetus on big-ticket reforms. Towards...

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Economy

International Banks Revise Inflation Forecasts for Turkey Amid Encouraging June CPI Data

International banks have revised their inflation expectations for Turkey following encouraging June CPI data. Consumer prices rose by 1.64% from May, with the annual inflation rate dropping from 75.45% to 71.60%. Finance...

Indonesia Projects 2024 Budget Deficit Increase to 2.7% of GDP Amid Rupiah Decline

Indonesias finance minister announced that the countrys budget deficit is projected to rise to 2.7% of GDP in 2024 due to the rupiahs depreciation and reduced tax revenue from the mining sector. The government aims to...

Citi Predicts Fed to Cut Rates by 200 Basis Points Amid Economic Slowdown

Citi Research analysts predict the Federal Reserve will implement eight consecutive 25 basis point rate cuts starting in September, in response to signs of economic slowdown. The expected reductions would lower the...

Thai Minister Praises Philippines' Economic Surge at Bilateral Meeting

During a bilateral meeting, Thai Foreign Minister Sangiampongsa praised the Philippines rapid economic growth under President Marcos Jr., highlighting expanding economic ties and increased trade and investment between the...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Data from U.S., China

Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on July 8 as investors awaited crucial economic data from the U.S. and China. Election results in France also indicated a divided parliament, influencing market sentiment. Asia-Pacific...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

Microsoft Switches China Staff to Apple iPhones, Citing Google Services' Absence and Security Risks

Microsoft will provide Apple iPhones to its employees in China due to security concerns and the absence of Google services following a recent Russian hack. Security Concerns Drive Shift to Apple iPhones A...

Samsung Faces 30,000 Worker Strike: Union Demands Better Pay, No Production Disruption

Samsung Electronics 30,000-strong union launched a three-day strike demanding better pay and bonuses, yet production remains unaffected, analysts say. Union Size and Representation Samsung Electronics workers began a...

Microsoft Hack Impacts VA and Global Media Agency, Linked to Russian Hackers

The recent Microsoft breach, attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers, has affected multiple organizations, including the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Agency for Global Media. The intrusion, linked to...

Scammers Pose as Coinbase, Steal $1.7M in Ongoing Series of Fraud Attacks

A recent scam involving fraudsters posing as Coinbase representatives has led to the theft of $1.7 million from a self-custody wallet. The scammer deceived the victim into revealing part of their seed phrase, resulting in...

Vitalik Buterin Donates 100 ETH, Germany Moves $80M in BTC, and More

Over the weekend, Vitalik Buterin donated 100 ETH to Ethereums marketing studio, and the German government transferred $80 million worth of Bitcoin to an unknown wallet. These significant crypto transactions highlight...