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Joe Biden highlights the importance of the Arts in message to Kennedy Center honorees

Jun 08, 2021 10:00 am UTC| Politics

Recently, US President Joe Biden delivered a special message to this years honorees of the Kennedy Center Honors, marking the return of the White Houses involvement in the awards. In his remarks, Biden highlighted the...

Joe Biden to reaffirm US relations with the UK in upcoming G7 Summit

Jun 08, 2021 09:44 am UTC| Politics

US President Joe Biden is set to leave for his first overseas engagement as the new commander-in-chief. At the G7 Summit, Biden plans to reaffirm the relations between the US and the UK. Over the weekend, Biden released...

Kamala Harris immigration: VP to focus on women, youth in first visits to Guatemala, Mexico

Jun 08, 2021 09:04 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is on her first foreign engagements in her visits to Mexico and Guatemala, with the latter being her first stop. In her visit to the region, she is expected to focus on women and youth in her...

Joe Manchin criticized by presidential historian over defense of the filibuster

Jun 08, 2021 08:37 am UTC| Politics

West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin has frustrated members of his own party including activist groups over his recent stances and pursuit of bipartisanship in the Senate. Following his criticized op-ed piece detailing his...

Barack Obama, Joe Biden celebrate 31 million Americans getting healthcare coverage with ACA

Jun 08, 2021 07:31 am UTC| Politics

The biggest achievement made during Barack Obama and Joe Bidens administration was the Affordable Care Act that Republicans have been seeking to dismantle. However, the former colleagues recently celebrated the millions of...

Donald Trump 2024: Ex-POTUS says he'll consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for running mate

Jun 08, 2021 07:15 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trump has all but confirmed making another presidential bid in 2024. Should he launch another bid to the presidency by that time, Trump recently hinted that he might choose another running mate,...

Donald Trump COVID-19: Ex-POTUS says countries must demand reparations from China over pandemic

Jun 08, 2021 05:26 am UTC| Politics

Now-former President Donald Trump was widely criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that broke out in the US in 2020, pinning the blame on China for the breakout. In his recent public appearance, Trump urged...

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Economy

India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward $500 Billion Goal Amid Ongoing Negotiations

India and the United States are continuing constructive discussions aimed at finalizing a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, according to Indias Ministry of External Affairs. The update comes after a...

Indian Cotton Yarn Exports Surge as China Demand Rises Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Global supply chain challenges and fuel disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict have negatively impacted many Indian manufacturing sectors. However, Indias cotton yarn industry is experiencing a significant...

European Car Sales Surge in March as EV and Hybrid Demand Accelerates

European car sales recorded a strong rebound in March, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA),...

Foreign Investors Drive Surge in Japanese Stocks Amid AI Rally and Improved Risk Sentiment

Japanese stocks experienced a strong wave of foreign investor inflows in the week ending April 18, supported by a rally in artificial intelligence-related companies and improving global risk sentiment. Optimism surrounding...

Nikkei Retreats After Brief 60,000 Break as Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Japans Nikkei 225 share average reversed gains on Thursday after briefly surpassing the key 60,000 level, as investors moved to lock in profits following an early surge fueled by technology stocks and optimism surrounding...

Politics

Ukraine Scales Long-Range Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Attacks

Ukraine is rapidly advancing its defense capabilities by deploying long-range interceptor drones capable of striking targets hundreds to thousands of kilometers away, according to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This...

Trump Administration Considers Expanding Refugee Program for White South Africans

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a major increase in the U.S. refugee admissions cap to allow more white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, to resettle in the United States. According to sources...

U.S. to Send Election Observers to The Bahamas Amid Fraud Concerns

The United States is preparing to deploy election observers to The Bahamas ahead of the countrys upcoming May 12 general election, according to the U.S. State Department. The move comes after opposition leader Michael...

Taiwan Coast Guard Conducts Rare Drill on Disputed South China Sea Island

Taiwan has carried out a rare high-level visit and military-style exercise on Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the contested South China Sea, highlighting growing regional tensions. The visit was led by Ocean Affairs...

Zelensky Warns Ukraine Could Face Patriot Missile Supply Risks Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns that Ukraines access to critical U.S. anti-missile defense systems, particularly Patriot missiles, could be at risk if tensions in the Middle Eastespecially...

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

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

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...