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Russia-Ukraine war: German chancellor says war part of Russia's crusade against liberal democracy

Oct 14, 2022 10:27 am UTC| Politics

In the nearly eight-month-long war in Ukraine, Russia has also resorted to threats to the West, believed to be an attempt to scare its leaders into reducing support for Kyiv. German chancellor Olaf Scholz said the war...

UK: Ousting PM Liz Truss would be a 'disastrously bad idea,' says foreign minister

Oct 14, 2022 09:59 am UTC| Politics

British foreign minister James Cleverly warned against trying to oust Prime Minister Liz Truss over the backlash her administration has received over her economic plan. Cleverly added that growing the countrys economy...

Iran judiciary chief orders harsh punishment for 'main elements of riots' amidst protests

Oct 14, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Politics

Protests continue in Iran following the death of a woman in the custody of the Morality Police. Irans judiciary chief has ordered harsh sentences to be imposed on those deemed the main elements of the riots. The Iranian...

Iraq: Rockets hit fortified Green Zone ahead of parliament session

Oct 14, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics

The Iraqi military reported that rockets hit the capital Baghdad in the fortified Green Zone. The incident comes ahead of a parliament session where lawmakers are set to elect a new president. Nine rockets hit the Green...

North Korea test fires two nuclear-capable missiles

Oct 14, 2022 08:44 am UTC| Politics

North Korean state media said Pyongyang has test-fired two nuclear-capable cruise missiles in what would be the latest in a series of launches that flared tensions in the Korean peninsula. This follows the previous reports...

Germany, NATO allies to jointly provide air defense systems for Ukraine

Oct 14, 2022 07:52 am UTC| Politics

Germany and several other NATO partners have agreed to jointly procure air defense systems for Ukraine. The need for air defense systems follows the recent air strikes Russia carried out across civilian targets earlier...

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine will battle through winter, says US

Oct 14, 2022 07:44 am UTC| Politics

Ukraine is expected to continue its counter-attack on Russian forces through the coming winter months, according to United States defense secretary Lloyd Austin. The prediction comes as countries are announcing deliveries...

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Economy

States Sue Trump: 25 Challenge "Unconstitutional" Tariffs on 60 Countries in High-Stakes Trade Clash

Twenty-five American states have challenged the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, claiming the new tariffs on imports from 60 countries are unconstitutional and beyond presidential authority....

India Plans Tax Reforms to Boost Foreign Investment and Manufacturing

Indias government is preparing a new package of tax reforms designed to attract foreign investment and strengthen the countrys manufacturing sector, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the...

Japan Economy Minister Downplays Inflation Risks Despite BOJ Warning

Japans Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said consumer price increases remain moderate despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, suggesting that inflationary pressures are still under control even as the Bank...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Yen Retreats, Traders Eye U.S.-Iran Talks and Fed Data

Asian currencies traded in mixed fashion on Tuesday as investors remained cautious over conflicting signals surrounding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations, while attention shifted to a busy week of U.S. economic data that...

Asian Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Returns, Australia Hits Record High Ahead of RBI Decision

Asian stock markets traded mostly higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously returned to technology stocks after Julys AI-driven selloff, while Australias strong gains helped offset weakness in Japan and Hong Kong. Improved...

Politics

Trump Urges Exxon, Chevron to Cut Gas Prices After Record Oil Profits

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized ExxonMobil and Chevron for earning massive profits from elevated oil prices, urging the energy giants to lower fuel costs and return some of their gains to American consumers....

Brown University President Christina Paxson to Step Down After Clashes With Trump Administration

Brown University President Christina Paxson announced on Monday that she will step down at the end of the current academic year, concluding a tenure marked by major challenges, including a high-profile dispute with...

US Supreme Court Lets $655.5 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authorities Stand During Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to temporarily block a $655.5 million judgment against the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), allowing the damages award to remain in effect while...

North Korea Rejects U.S. Cyber Threat Claims, Slams Allied Warning

North Korea has dismissed recent accusations by the United States and its allies over alleged cyber activities, calling them politically motivated and aimed at justifying pressure on sovereign nations. According to state...

US State Department Plans to Close Five Foreign Missions in Global Diplomatic Restructuring

The U.S. State Department has informed Congress that it intends to close five overseas diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline Americas diplomatic network under the Trump administration, according to...

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

Apple Restores Telegram to App Store After Content Policy Violation

Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store after a review found content that violated its App Store guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the company confirmed on Monday. The messaging platform...

SK Hynix Bonus Dispute Deepens as Union Rejects Stock-Based Payout Proposal

SK Hynix and representatives of one of its South Korean labor unions resumed negotiations on Tuesday, holding a fifth round of talks over the semiconductor companys employee bonus structure at its Cheongju manufacturing...

Palantir Stock Soars as AI Demand Drives Strong Q2 Earnings and Higher 2026 Outlook

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) surged in after-hours trading on Monday after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raising its full-year 2026 guidance, fueled by accelerating demand for its...

Vast Eyes Hong Kong IPO as Chinese AI Unicorn Gains Momentum

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Vast is reportedly exploring a potential initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, signaling growing investor interest in Chinas fast-expanding AI sector. According to a Bloomberg...

Telegram Restored on Apple App Store After Temporary Removal

Telegram has confirmed that its messaging app is once again available on Apples App Store after users briefly encountered an unexpected outage that removed the app listing. The company announced on Monday that the issue...