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Afghanistan: Taliban arrests fighter who shot woman at checkpoint

Jan 20, 2022 08:25 am UTC| Politics

Amidst the increasing restrictive measures by the Taliban against women and girls, the insurgent group faced another outcry from the community this week. The Taliban leaders have arrested one of its members for shooting...

Kamala Harris' new communications director faces scrutiny from congressional group for past social media posts

Jan 20, 2022 07:51 am UTC| Politics

US Vice President Kamala Harris hired longtime Democratic operative Jamal Simmons to become her new communications director. Amidst his hiring, Simmons is now currently facing scrutiny from a congressional group over his...

Donald Trump 'lied his derriere off' for two months, says GOP attorney

Jan 20, 2022 07:31 am UTC| Politics

As the investigation into the January 6 Capitol insurrection continues, the congressional committee appears to be closing into high-profile allies of former President Donald Trump. GOP attorney George Conway weighed in on...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US Secretary of State warns Russia could launch attack on short notice

Jan 20, 2022 07:15 am UTC| Politics

The US is continuing diplomatic efforts to scale down the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned during his visit to Kyiv that Russia may decide to launch an attack on short...

Nancy Pelosi says those who support the filibuster 'dishonor' MLK's legacy

Jan 20, 2022 06:15 am UTC| Politics

Voting rights are the main agenda in Congress as Democratic lawmakers seek to pass the voting rights bills in the midst of Republican opposition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently ripped into those who support the Senate...

Joe Biden makes 400 million N95 masks available for free

Jan 20, 2022 05:46 am UTC| Politics

Following the ruling by the Supreme Court against vaccine mandates, US President Joe Biden and his administration are resorting to other options to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The Biden administration is set to make...

Kamala Harris reiterates importance of voting rights legislation in MLK Day speech

Jan 19, 2022 10:48 am UTC| Politics

This week, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In her speech, Harris reiterated the importance of passing voting rights legislation. Speaking virtually from...

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Economy

Stock Futures Dip as S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Wednesday evening after major benchmarks, including the SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at fresh record highs. Investors remained cautious as geopolitical tensions...

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The lack of progress in diplomatic...

Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday as investors balanced geopolitical developments in the Middle East with shifting market sentiment and a slightly stronger U.S. dollar. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,740.15 per ounce,...

New Zealand Labour Backs India Free Trade Deal, Boosting Chances of Parliamentary Approval

New Zealands opposition Labour Party has announced it will support the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India, significantly increasing the likelihood of the deal passing through parliament. The decision comes...

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, intensifying the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and disrupting international oil supply chains. The...

Politics

U.S. Criticizes Airspace Denials to Taiwan President as China Influence Grows

The United States has raised concerns after several African nations reportedly revoked overflight clearances for Taiwans president, calling the move a misuse of international aviation systems and an example of growing...

Mexico Senate Seeks Answers on Deadly Chihuahua Crash Involving U.S. and Mexican Officials

A Mexican Senate committee has formally requested key officials from the state of Chihuahua to provide detailed information a fatal car crash that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials. The...

Argentina Proposes Electoral Reform to Cut Costs and End Mandatory Primaries

Argentinas government has introduced a sweeping electoral reform bill aimed at reducing public spending, increasing transparency, and tightening political party regulations. The proposal, submitted to Congress on...

Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza Kills Five Palestinians Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed five Palestinians, including three children, according to local health officials, marking another deadly incident despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The strike...

Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to Limit Joint Employer Liability

The Trump administration has introduced a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how companies are held accountable for labor violations involving contractors and franchise workers. Announced by the U.S. Department...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...

Meta Expands AI Training With Employee Activity Tracking Tools

Meta is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy by introducing new internal tracking software designed to capture employee interactions on workplace systems. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative...