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South Korea PM to recommend presidential pardon for convicted Samsung vice chairman

Jul 28, 2022 08:20 am UTC| Politics

This week, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said he would consider recommending Samsungs convicted vice chairman Jay Y. Lee for a presidential pardon. Should President Yoon Suk-yeol agree, Lee may receive a pardon...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU court upholds broadcast ban for Russia Today

Jul 28, 2022 07:46 am UTC| Politics

Aside from economic sanctions on Russia, the West has also sought to target its media outlets. A European court has upheld the broadcast ban on the Russian state-owned channel Russia Today as part of the blocs...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU energy policy chief calls Russia's gas cuts 'politically-motivated'

Jul 27, 2022 10:14 am UTC| Politics

The European Union hit back against Russias move to cut gas deliveries to Europe amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The blocs energy policy chief called the move politically motivated. The European Unions energy policy...

Joe Biden targets possible 2024 GOP opponents, predecessor in speech to Black Law Enforcement conference

Jul 27, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Politics

US President Joe Biden took swipes at his potential 2024 presidential rivals, including his predecessor Donald Trump in his recent speech at a conference for Black law enforcement officials. In Bidens jab at his...

US VP Kamala Harris meets with Indiana Democratic lawmakers, discusses abortion access

Jul 27, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Politics

US Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administrations response to advocating for reproductive rights following the abortion laws in several states and the Supreme Courts overturning of Roe v. Wade. This...

Afghanistan: US, Taliban make proposals on release of reserves

Jul 27, 2022 08:15 am UTC| Politics

Since the Talibans return to power in Afghanistan nearly one year ago, the country faces an economic crisis as international institutions have frozen funds from its reserves. This week, the US and the insurgent group have...

Myanmar coup: Malaysia condemns executions as crime against humanity

Jul 27, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Politics

The recent executions by the Myanmar junta regime of four democracy activists led to widespread backlash and condemnation from countries and rights organizations. Malaysia described the executions by the junta as a crime...

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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...