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Barack Obama revelation: What ex-POTUS told George Floyd’s family in a 25-minute ‘emotional’ phone call

Jul 01, 2020 05:39 am UTC| Politics

Former President of the United States Barack Obama reached out to the family of George Floyd in early June through a phone call. A recent report has described their conversation as being emotional and had lasted for around...

Donald Trump fury: POTUS accuses Joe Biden of airing 'false ads' following former VP's ad blitz

Jun 30, 2020 08:19 am UTC| Politics

As the US is getting closer to the upcoming general elections in November, it may not come as a surprise that candidates, most especially Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden, are already airing ads that attack...

Joe Biden shock: Former VP says he will put an end to most of Donald Trump's tax cuts

Jun 30, 2020 08:19 am UTC| Politics

Former vice president Joe Biden recently held a virtual fundraiser for his campaign, and it was there that he revealed more of his plans that will be implemented should he win the November elections. Among those plans is...

Donald Trump prosecution: Iran issues arrest warrant for POTUS for drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani

Jun 30, 2020 08:18 am UTC| Politics

Although the focus has shifted towards rebuilding and reopening the economy and the country, the tensions between the United States and Iran remain. The tensions have now escalated as of late as the Islamic nation has now...

Barack Obama revelation: Al Sharpton says ex-POTUS' call to George Floyd's family the first time they experienced solace

Jun 30, 2020 08:16 am UTC| Politics

The killing of George Floyd over a month ago sparked a frenzy of Black Lives Matter protests, bringing forth the long-running issue of racial discrimination in the United States. Reverend Al Sharpton recalls the emotional...

Melania Trump, Donald Trump relationship is ‘ultra-complicated’ but they’re ‘perfectly happy,’ biography author says

Jun 30, 2020 07:53 am UTC| Politics

A new biography focused on United States First Lady Melania Trump is also painting a slightly different picture of her relationship with President Donald Trump. While the author maintains that two have a very complicated...

Michelle Obama update: Ex-FLOTUS urges people to vote for the upcoming November elections

Jun 29, 2020 08:25 am UTC| Politics

Former first lady Michelle Obama has strongly advocated for getting Americans to vote now more than ever in light of the upcoming elections in November. Mrs. Obama delivered an address about voter registration and stressed...

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Economy

Trump Suspends Canada, Mexico Tariffs Amid Trade War Uncertainty

President Donald Trump temporarily suspended the 25% tariffs imposed this week on imports from Canada and Mexico, easing trade tensions but fueling uncertainty. The exemptions, covering the U.S.s top trading partners,...

Malaysia Weighs Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Semiconductor Exports

Malaysia is in talks with semiconductor firms, including U.S. giants Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS), on mitigating the impact of potential U.S. tariffs. Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz stated that...

Japanese Stocks Face Pressure Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

Japanese stocks remain under pressure as investors react to U.S. tariff risks, economic slowdown fears, and the Bank of Japans policy stance. The Nikkei 225, which had been fluctuating between 38,000 and 40,000 since late...

Vietnam Posts Rare Trade Deficit Amid Import Surge, U.S. Surplus Grows

Vietnam recorded a rare monthly trade deficit of $1.55 billion in February as imports surged, according to government data. This follows a $3.02 billion surplus in January, marking only the third deficit since early 2023....

U.S. Pushes India to Cut Auto Tariffs as Trade Deal Talks Progress

The United States is pressuring India to eliminate high import tariffs on cars as part of an upcoming trade deal, but India remains hesitant to slash duties to zero immediately. The negotiations, which could open doors for...

Politics

Mike Johnson’s Chief of Staff Arrested for DUI After Capitol Crash

Hayden Haynes, Chief of Staff to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested for DUI late Tuesday night after crashing into a parked vehicle at the Capitol. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m., shortly after...

Trump Eyes Executive Order to Abolish U.S. Department of Education

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, according to the Wall Street Journal. The order could be issued as soon as Thursday, marking a major step...

U.S. Targets China’s Shipping Dominance with New Tariffs and Shipbuilding Boost

The U.S. is set to impose fees on Chinese-made ships entering its ports and introduce tax incentives to revive domestic shipbuilding, aiming to curb Chinas influence over the $150 billion global shipping industry. A draft...

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Tariff Concessions Boost Market Sentiment

Oil prices rebounded in Asian trading on Thursday after hitting multi-year lows, driven by U.S. tariff concessions that lifted market sentiment. Brent crude futures for May rose 0.5% to $69.66 per barrel, while West Texas...

Diplomats Protest USAID Shutdown, Warn of Global Security Risks

Hundreds of U.S. diplomats are protesting the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), warning that halting foreign aid weakens American influence and benefits adversaries like China and...

Science

Leonardo da Vinci’s incredible studies of human anatomy still don’t get the recognition they deserve

Wikimedia, CC BY-SA The mere mention of Leonardo da Vinci evokes genius. We know him as a polymath whose interests spanned astronomy, geology, hydrology, engineering and physics. As a painter, his Mona Lisa and Last Supper...

One of the largest searches for alien life started 30 years ago. Its legacy lives on today

In February 1995, a small research organisation known as the SETI Institute launched what was then the most comprehensive search for an answer to a centuries-old question: are we alone in the universe? This Sunday marks...

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

Inkathazos glowing plasma jets are shown in red and yellow. The starlight from other surrounding galaxies can be seen in the background. K.K.L Charlton (UCT), MeerKAT, HSC, CARTA, IDIA, CC BY You may not know it, but right...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Technology

Alibaba Stock Surges as AI Model Rivals DeepSeek, Boosting China Tech Rally

Alibabas Hong Kong shares (HK:9988) soared 7.3% on Thursday, driving a surge in Chinese tech stocks after the e-commerce giant unveiled its open-source AI model, QwQ-32B. The stock hit HK$139.60, its highest level since...

Onsemi’s $6.9B Bid for Allegro Rejected as "Inadequate"

Onsemi (NASDAQ: ON) has made a $6.9 billion acquisition offer for Allegro Microsystems Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGM), but the latters board has deemed the bid inadequate. The semiconductor giant offered $35.10 per share in cash,...

SpaceX Clarifies Starlink’s Role in FAA Contract Amid Telecom Upgrade Debate

SpaceX has dismissed reports suggesting its Starlink satellite unit aims to take over a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) telecommunications contract. The company clarified on X that Starlink is merely a potential...

U.S. Lawmakers Warn Against TP-Link Routers, Citing Security Threats

A U.S. congressional committee has urged Americans to remove Chinese-made TP-Link routers from their homes, warning they pose cybersecurity risks. The House Select Committee on China is pushing the Commerce Department to...

Google AI Faces Scrutiny Over Deepfake Terrorism and Child Abuse Reports

Google has disclosed that it received over 250 global complaints within a year regarding its AI software, Gemini, being used to generate deepfake terrorism content. Additionally, the tech giant reported dozens of user...