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Iran: France not ruling out designating Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organization

Jan 13, 2023 08:28 am UTC| Politics

The French foreign ministry said it has not ruled out designating Irans Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. This follows Germanys comments that the designation would make sense in light of the ongoing...

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Ukraine must 'be ready' at Belarus border

Jan 13, 2023 08:17 am UTC| Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the countrys armed forces at the border Ukraine shares with Belarus to be prepared. However, Zelenskyy said he only sees powerful statements coming from the neighboring...

Afghanistan: At least five dead from suicide blast near foreign ministry

Jan 13, 2023 08:05 am UTC| Politics

At least five people were killed in a suicide bombing close to Afghanistans foreign ministry this week. A nearby hospital said at least 40 others were wounded from the bombing. Afghan police said on Wednesday that a...

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says fighting continues in Soledar

Jan 12, 2023 10:46 am UTC| Politics

Ukraine has shut down the claims made by the Russian Wagner mercenary group of having control over the city of Soledar. Kyiv refuted the claims, saying that fighting is still going on for control of the area. Ukrainian...

Myanmar coup: Assets belonging to junta chief's family found in drug raid in Thailand, report says

Jan 12, 2023 10:35 am UTC| Politics

During a drug raid, authorities in Thailand reportedly discovered assets belonging to the adult children of Myanmars junta chief Min Aung Hlaing. The discovery of assets comes amidst a time when the international community...

Russia-Ukraine war: Two British volunteer workers missing, says Ukrainian police

Jan 12, 2023 09:32 am UTC| Politics

Ukrainian police said they were searching for two British volunteer workers who had gone missing in eastern Ukraine. The search comes amidst heavy fighting taking place in the area. On Monday, Ukrainian police said they...

Iran: UN human rights chief condemns executions as 'state-sanctioned killing'

Jan 12, 2023 09:21 am UTC| Politics

Iranian authorities have sought to clamp down on dissent in the ongoing protests across the country since September. The United Nations, human rights chief, criticized the executions and the death sentences, saying that...

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Economy

France Debt-to-GDP Ratio Seen Hitting Record 119.3% in 2026

Frances public debt is projected to climb to a record 119.3% of gross domestic product in 2026 as the government struggles to contain its budget deficit and restore confidence in the countrys finances. The French finance...

US-China Talks Target AI, Tariffs Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began high-level talks in New York on Sunday, seeking progress on artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of this weeks summit...

Asia Stocks Rise on AI Demand as Oil Eases

Asian stock markets edged higher on Monday as strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure supported semiconductor shares, while oil prices eased despite heightened Middle East tensions following a Houthi...

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...

Politics

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles From Wonsan

North Korea fired two short-range missiles from its eastern coast on Sunday, marking its second round of missile tests in roughly a week as tensions rise over US-led military exercises in the region. South Koreas military...

Trump, Iran Trade Threats as Middle East Tensions Escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran exchanged fresh threats on Sunday as months of conflict showed little sign of easing, while escalating Houthi attacks and disruptions to key shipping routes intensified concerns over...

ICE Officer Shoots Man in Austin, Sparking Calls for Independent Probe

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, prompting local officials to demand an independent investigation into the incident. The man was shot in the torso shortly...

AfD Wins German State Election as Merz’s CDU Hits Historic Low

Germanys Alternative for Germany (AfD) finished first in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election on Sunday, while Chancellor Friedrich Merzs conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) suffered a historic...

Russian Drone Attacks Kill Four in Kyiv Region, Including Three Children

An overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraines Kyiv region killed four people, including three children, as strikes continued across the capital and other parts of the country on Sunday, according to Ukrainian authorities....

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...