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UK PM Sunak dismisses Conservative party chairman over tax case

Jan 31, 2023 08:01 am UTC| Politics

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak dismissed Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi following the findings in the tax case probe against Zahawi. The probe found that Zahawi committed a breach of the ministerial code. On...

North Korea blasts US pledge to send tanks to Ukraine

Jan 31, 2023 07:27 am UTC| Politics

North Korea once again criticized the pledge by the United States to send battle tanks to Ukraine as Russia continued its aggression. Pyongyang said the pledge by Washington to send battle tanks to Ukraine is an unethical...

Myanmar coup: Japan firm granted US sanctions exemption to pay Myanmar military-backed company

Jan 31, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Politics

Last week, a Japanese official said a Japanese construction firm was granted a sanctions exemption by the United States to pay a company owned by the Myanmar military. This may be the first publicized sanctions exemption...

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv in talks with allies over requests for long-range missiles

Jan 30, 2023 09:39 am UTC| Politics

Over the weekend, fast-tracked talks took place between Ukraine and its allies over Kyivs requests for more long-range missiles. Ukraine said the long-range missiles would help prevent Russia from further bombarding...

Afghanistan: Taliban bars female students from taking university entrance exams

Jan 30, 2023 09:19 am UTC| Politics

The governing Taliban administration in Afghanistan has ordered a ban on female students from taking university entrance exams. The ban marks the latest in the insurgent groups restrictive policies against women and...

Russia-Ukraine war: EU chief says Ukraine has unconditional support of bloc

Jan 30, 2023 07:44 am UTC| Politics

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has the blocs unconditional support ahead of the upcoming EU-Ukraine Summit this week. Von der Leyen also stressed the importance of Ukraine prevailing against...

Iran: France demands release of French-Iranian national due to poor health

Jan 29, 2023 10:53 am UTC| Politics

The French foreign ministry has demanded Iran immediately release French-Iranian national Bernard Phelan to seek medical treatment due to declining health. The demand comes amidst Irans detainment of several other French...

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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...