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UK unlawfully issued surveillance warrants for almost five years, tribunal says

Feb 02, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Politics

A special tribunal ruled this week that the United Kingdoms intelligence agency unlawfully issued surveillance warrants for nearly five years. The ruling held the countrys domestic intelligence agency MI5 and the Interior...

US, South Korea pledge to ramp up military drills to counter North Korea

Feb 01, 2023 10:23 am UTC| Politics

The defense chiefs of both the United States and South Korea have pledged to expand military drills and boost nuclear deterrence. The move comes amidst tensions in the region as North Korea continues its nuclear weapons...

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv blasts Croatian president's Crimea comments

Feb 01, 2023 10:21 am UTC| Politics

Ukraines foreign ministry criticized the comments by Croatian President Zoran Milanovic over the Russian-annexed Crimea. Milanovics comments were in contrast with his countrys Prime Minister and the public, who have openly...

Myanmar coup: UK sanctions companies supplying Myanmar military's air strikes

Feb 01, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Politics

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on two companies and two individuals for supplying the Myanmar military with fuel that was used to carry out air strikes in the country. The new sanctions come as the country is now...

Russia-Ukraine war: UK says not practical to send fighter jets

Feb 01, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Politics

The United Kingdom said it was not practical to send fighter jets to Ukraine after Kyiv said it would now push to secure the vehicles. The new push follows Kyivs securing of battle tanks from the West. A spokesperson...

US: Labor agency says Apple workplace rules violate labor laws

Feb 01, 2023 08:08 am UTC| Politics

A US labor agency found that major tech company Apple Inc. violated labor laws. The agency found that Apple unlawfully discourages its employees from discussing working conditions. In an email seen by Reuters, the...

Finland sticks to joint NATO bid with Sweden

Jan 31, 2023 12:59 pm UTC| Politics

Finland is sticking to its joint application with Sweden to join the NATO alliance. This follows Turkeys move to suspend trilateral talks in response to the protests in Sweden that included burning a copy of the...

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Economy

UK Home Asking Prices Rise for First Time Since May

British home sellers raised their asking prices in September for the first time since May, offering a modest sign of improvement in the UK property market after a subdued summer, according to property website Rightmove....

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Middle East Risks Weigh

U.S. stock futures moved higher Sunday evening as investors looked ahead to a closely watched summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while escalating Middle East tensions limited gains. SP...

Europe Jet Fuel Deficit Drives South Korean Imports to Four-Year High

Europe is heading toward a significant jet fuel shortage in the fourth quarter, prompting buyers to source supplies from distant markets such as South Korea, the United States, Canada and Nigeria as Middle East disruptions...

India's Economic Tightrope: Navigating US Tariffs and Russian Oil

Though not directly aimed at Indias Russian crude imports, a possible American tariff action presents major hazards for the Indian economy. The planned taxes might significantly raise the price of Indian goods in the US...

Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Strikes on Riyadh Fuel Middle East Tensions

Oil prices climbed on Monday as renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabias capital, Riyadh, intensified concerns over escalating Middle East tensions and potential risks to regional energy supplies. Brent...

Politics

Trump Plans Military Complex Inside Washington Triumphal Arch

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned triumphal arch near Washington will also serve as a military complex equipped to house drones, snipers and ammunition, adding a national security role to the...

Canada, France Strengthen Space and Defense Ties Amid Global Threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for stronger Canada-France relations on Sunday as both countries seek closer cooperation in response to emerging global security threats. Speaking alongside French President...

Germany’s Carsten Breuer Elected Next NATO Military Committee Chair

German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the next chair of the NATO Military Committee, putting Germanys chief of defence in line to become the alliances most senior military officer. Chiefs of defence from NATOs...

Turkey Ready to Aid Saudi Arabia Under Defence Pact as Houthi Attacks Escalate

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Ankara is prepared to help Saudi Arabia meet potential military needs as Houthi attacks intensify, citing a trilateral defence agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia...

US, Denmark and Greenland Reach Deal to Expand American Military Presence

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached an agreement allowing Washington to expand its military presence in Greenland while restricting US adversaries from establishing bases or making sensitive investments...

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

Trump Plans Federal AI Force and AI Czar

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to create a federal AI Force and appoint an artificial intelligence czar, outlining an effort to accelerate U.S. AI development while using existing laws to address...

SpaceX Nasdaq 100 Weight to More Than Double in Rebalance

SpaceX is set to gain significantly more influence in the Nasdaq 100 Index when the benchmark completes its quarterly rebalance on Monday, with the companys weighting expected to more than double. According to Bloomberg,...

Westinghouse Targets $50 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO

Westinghouse Electric Co. is seeking a valuation of more than $50 billion for its planned U.S. initial public offering, as the nuclear technology company moves closer to a public market debut amid growing interest in...

NASA, Boeing Discuss Expanding Starliner Missions

NASA is holding discussions with Boeing about expanding the use of its Starliner spacecraft for future missions, potentially giving the troubled vehicle a larger role in U.S. human spaceflight plans. The space agency and...

Apple Pay Set for India Launch With Axis Bank

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, initially partnering with Axis Bank to support the lenders credit cards, according to three people familiar with the plans. The rollout would bring Apples digital...