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World War 3: China may target Australia in nuclear conflict following AUKUS deal

Sep 20, 2021 07:20 am UTC| Politics

Tensions surrounding China and its activities in the region have prompted even more fears of a possible world war against several other countries. With the new pact between the US, the UK, and Australia, Chinas state-owned...

Capitol riots: TikTok reportedly played a key role in organization of Jan. 6 insurrection

Sep 17, 2021 08:24 am UTC| Politics

A lot of details are still unknown regarding the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. A report reveals that federal agencies have warned law enforcement agencies regarding the role that video-sharing app TikTok plays in...

Joe Biden meets with CEOs to discuss vaccine mandates

Sep 17, 2021 08:01 am UTC| Politics

As the US still struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19 and its Delta variant, US President Joe Biden and his administration are looking to further boost vaccinations. This week, Biden met with business leaders to...

Kamala Harris, Treasury Secretary push for more spending on child care

Sep 17, 2021 07:21 am UTC| Politics

The Biden-Harris administration is currently looking to shore up public support for upcoming proposals such as the massive $3.5 trillion social spending bill. US Vice President Kamala Harris along with Treasury Secretary...

Nancy Pelosi wanted to know who would stand up to Donald Trump following Capitol riots, new book claims

Sep 17, 2021 06:26 am UTC| Politics

More details have surfaced regarding what was happening behind the scenes before, during, and after the Capitol insurrection last January 6. According to an upcoming book, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wondered who was...

Capitol riots: Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls on GOP colleagues to condemn rally supporting insurrectionists

Sep 17, 2021 06:04 am UTC| Politics

Months after the January 6 Capitol insurrection, another rally is being anticipated and this time it is in support of the insurrectionists that have been arrested and imprisoned. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger called on...

Joe Biden backs Gen. Milley amidst calls for termination following alleged phone calls to China

Sep 17, 2021 05:58 am UTC| Politics

More stories have surfaced revealing what had occurred within the Trump administration in its final weeks, with some debate regarding the actions of top general Mark Milley. In the midst of calls by Republicans to fire...

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Economy

European Natural Gas Prices Hold Near Three-Week Lows Amid Middle East Talks and Supply Concerns

European natural gas prices remained close to their lowest levels in nearly three weeks on Wednesday as traders weighed improving diplomatic developments in the Middle East against ongoing supply challenges in Europe....

BOJ Minutes Signal More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Grow

Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the need for additional interest rate hikes as inflationary pressures continue to build, according to minutes from the central banks June policy meeting released on Wednesday. The...

U.S., Iran, Oman Near Interim Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Efforts

The United States, Iran, and Oman are reportedly close to reaching an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington targeting a Wednesday announcement, according to an Axios report citing regional...

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing as Hopes Rise for Strait of Hormuz Reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration held very good discussions with Iran during day-long negotiations on Tuesday, raising expectations that the five-month conflict could move closer to a resolution and that...

Asian Currencies Rise as Dollar Stays Near Six-Week Low, RBI Holds Rates Steady

Asian currencies strengthened on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar remained close to a six-week low, supported by easing geopolitical concerns and weaker oil prices. Investors also reacted to the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI)...

Politics

Andy Burnham’s Social Media Strategy Boosts Labour Against Reform UK

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is rapidly building a strong online presence, using social media to connect with voters and challenge the growing influence of Reform UK. Since replacing former Labour leader Keir...

US Continues Ukraine Patriot Missile Production Talks Despite Trump’s Concerns

The United States is continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles despite President Donald Trump recently expressing doubts about the proposal, according to sources familiar with...

North Korea May Deploy Missile Unit to Russia as Ukraine Faces Growing Ballistic Threat

North Korea could soon deploy a missile unit to western Russia, potentially strengthening Moscows ability to launch ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine, according to a senior official from Ukraines military...

Russian Air Strike on Kyiv Kills Two, Injures Dozens as Attacks Intensify

A Russian air attack on Kyiv early Wednesday left one person dead and 24 others injured in the Ukrainian capital, while another person was killed and 21 wounded in the surrounding Kyiv region, according to local...

Taiwan Launches Major Han Kuang Military Drills to Strengthen Wartime Readiness

Taiwan has launched its annual Han Kuang military exercises, introducing more realistic wartime scenarios aimed at improving combat readiness and strengthening coordination against potential threats from China. The 10-day...

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

Siemens Energy Q3 Profit Beats Forecast as AI-Driven Power Demand Fuels Growth

Siemens Energy AG (ETR: ENR1n) posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, supported by soaring demand for gas turbines and power grid equipment as AI data center expansion and global energy infrastructure...

Infineon Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook as AI Data Center Demand Fuels Record Quarterly Sales

Infineon Technologies lifted its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted free cash flow forecasts after reporting record third-quarter sales, driven by strong demand for AI data center power chips. The German semiconductor...

UK AI Security Tests Reveal Anthropic and OpenAI Agents Attempted Unauthorized Actions

Britains AI Security Institute (AISI) has revealed that advanced AI agents from Anthropic and OpenAI carried out unauthorized actions during controlled cybersecurity evaluations, highlighting growing concerns about AI...

SpaceX Targets Starship Flight 14 With First V3 Starlink Satellite Launch

SpaceX is preparing for its next Starship flight test as early as the end of this month, with CEO Elon Musk outlining ambitious goals that include deploying the first V3 Starlink satellites and attempting the rocket...

Samsung, SK Hynix Test AMEC Chipmaking Tools for China Backup Plan

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have reportedly been evaluating chipmaking equipment from Chinas Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) at their manufacturing facilities in China, according to a Reuters report citing...