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Russia-Ukraine war: Poland requests transfer of 14 Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Jan 25, 2023 10:14 am UTC| Politics

The Polish government has now made a formal request to Germany to authorize its transfer of a dozen of its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. Warsaw said it now expects to receive a fast response from Berlin now that it has...

Afghanistan: UN aid chief raises concerns over women's rights in visit to Kabul

Jan 25, 2023 09:50 am UTC| Politics

The United Nations aid chief visited Afghanistans capital Kabul this week, relaying concerns about the Taliban administrations policies targeting women. The concerns follow the Talibans latest policies that barred women...

Turkey cancels meeting with Sweden, Finland over protests

Jan 25, 2023 09:16 am UTC| Politics

Turkey cancelled an upcoming trilateral mechanism meeting with Sweden and Finland in response to the weekend protest that took place in Stockholm that angered Ankara. The meeting comes as both Sweden and Finland are...

Russia-Ukraine war: US set to approve sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Jan 25, 2023 09:04 am UTC| Politics

US officials said Washington is set to send Ukraine some of its Abrams tanks in a shift from its previous opposition to doing so. The reversal comes amidst pressure from Kyiv, as Germany is also under pressure to send...

US: Police say motive of gunman in Los Angeles shooting remains unknown

Jan 25, 2023 07:33 am UTC| Politics

Authorities said the motive of the gunman behind the deadly shooting in Los Angeles remains unknown. The gunman killed 11 people before fatally shooting himself during the Lunar New Year celebrations over the...

UK PM Sunak asks ethics adviser to investigate tax case involving Conservative chair

Jan 25, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Politics

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has requested his ethics adviser to launch an investigation on a tax case involving a chairman of the governing Conservative Party. The probe was due to questions that need answering...

Iran: EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials, Revolutionary Guards

Jan 25, 2023 05:37 am UTC| Politics

The European Union has imposed sanctions on an additional 30 individuals and entities in Iran. The new sanctions were in response to Tehrans crackdown on the ongoing protests along with other human rights abuses. On...

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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...