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Taiwan says democracies must unite, calls on Germany to help maintain 'regional order'

Jan 11, 2023 08:51 am UTC| Politics

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with German lawmakers this week in what would be among the latest visits by foreign lawmakers to the island nation. Tsai stressed the importance of the worlds democracies uniting amidst...

Iran: Pope Francis condemns use of death penalty on protesters

Jan 11, 2023 08:51 am UTC| Politics

Irans execution of four people on charges linked to the ongoing protests has resulted in widespread condemnation from the West. Pope Francis has also issued a strong condemnation of the Islamic Republics use of the death...

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian, Ukrainian human rights chiefs to meet in Turkey this week

Jan 11, 2023 08:48 am UTC| Politics

The heads of the human rights offices of both Russia and Ukraine are set to meet this week in Turkey. The meeting may likely center around more prisoner exchanges. Russian and Ukrainian news outlets said on Monday that...

UK PM Sunak willing to discuss pay increase for nurses

Jan 10, 2023 11:24 am UTC| Politics

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed a willingness to discuss an increase in wages for people in healthcare ahead of his meeting with trade union leaders. This comes amidst the ongoing strikes by several sectors...

Japan PM Kishida to discuss military buildup, security in G7 tour

Jan 10, 2023 11:23 am UTC| Politics

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun his tour of the countrys Western partners this week following the unveiling of Japans largest military buildup in decades. The tour comes as Kishida is set to host a summit...

NATO rejects Serbia request to deploy troops in Kosovo

Jan 10, 2023 09:48 am UTC| Politics

The NATO mission in Kosovo rejected a request by Serbia to deploy its troops into Kosovo amidst tensions between the two nations in recent months. The request follows recent clashes between local Serbs and Kosovan...

Taiwan blasts China for second combat drills close to the island

Jan 10, 2023 09:29 am UTC| Politics

Taiwans democratic government condemned what would be the second time China conducted combat drills close to the island. The combat drills mark the second time Beijing has conducted such exercises in less than a...

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Economy

Yen in Focus as BOJ, Fed Rate Hikes Reshape Currency Markets

The Japanese yen remained the center of attention in currency markets on Monday after last weeks sharp decline fueled speculation that Tokyo could intervene to support the currency. Investors were also reassessing the...

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....

Politics

Michelle Bachelet Withdraws From UN Secretary-General Race

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, ending her campaign after failing to secure sufficient support among members of the UN Security...

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...

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...