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EU and US Push for Trade Deal Ahead of July 9 Tariff Deadline

Jul 07, 2025 12:26 pm UTC| Politics Economy

The European Commission and the U.S. government are accelerating efforts to finalize a trade agreement before a crucial July 9 deadline, EU officials confirmed Monday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and...

Putin Replaces Transport Minister Amid Wartime Infrastructure Strain

Jul 07, 2025 12:21 pm UTC| Politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly dismissed Transport Minister Roman Starovoit on Monday, marking a key leadership change as the countrys transport sector faces mounting pressure from the ongoing war in...

Netanyahu-Trump White House Meeting Eyes Gaza Ceasefire, Iran Tensions

Jul 07, 2025 12:18 pm UTC| Politics

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, as indirect talks between Israel and Hamas progress toward a potential U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire and...

UN Renews LGBT Rights Expert Mandate Despite US Absence and Global Pushback

Jul 07, 2025 12:16 pm UTC| Politics Governance

The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to renew the mandate of an independent LGBT rights expert, signaling ongoing support for global LGBTQ+ protections despite political pushback and the notable absence of the...

South Korea’s Crackdown on Anti-North Leaflet Balloons Sparks Activist Concerns

Jul 07, 2025 04:51 am UTC| Politics

South Korean activist Lee Min-bok, known for sending anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets via balloons into North Korea, has halted operations amid fears of a government crackdown under newly elected President Lee Jae Myung. Lees...

Trump Threatens Extra 10% Tariff on BRICS-Aligned Countries

Jul 07, 2025 04:44 am UTC| Politics Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that any country aligning with the anti-American policies of the BRICS bloc will face an additional 10% tariff on exports to the United States. The statement, made via his...

Thailand Submits Trade Proposal to U.S. to Avert 36% Tariff Threat

Jul 07, 2025 04:36 am UTC| Economy Politics

Thailand has submitted a revised trade proposal to the United States in a last-ditch effort to avoid steep tariffs, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirmed on Monday. The move comes ahead of a looming July 9...

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Economy

Bessent Presses Japan on Fiscal Policy as Yen Struggles

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pushed Japan to tighten fiscal policy and support higher interest rates as Washington and Tokyo work to stabilize the yen and limit risks in global bond markets. Japanese Finance...

Yen Slides After BOJ Rate Hike as Dollar Holds Near Seven-Week High

Asian currencies traded mixed on Friday, with the Japanese yen weakening despite a Bank of Japan interest rate hike, while a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook kept the U.S. dollar supported near a seven-week high. The U.S....

Asian Gold Stocks Rise as Bullion Rebounds on Softer Dollar

Asian gold stocks advanced on Friday as bullion extended its recovery from a nearly six-week low, supported by falling oil prices, lower Treasury yields and a weaker U.S. dollar. However, expectations for additional...

Venezuela Nears Deal to Move $4 Billion in Gold to New York Fed

Venezuelas government and opposition are nearing an agreement to transfer roughly $4 billion worth of the countrys gold reserves from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, potentially ending a...

Yen Sinks as BOJ Rate Hike Fails to Impress Markets

The Japanese yen weakened sharply against major currencies on Friday after the Bank of Japans widely expected interest rate hike failed to impress currency markets. The yen fell as much as 0.8% to 157.145 per U.S. dollar,...

Politics

South Korea’s Lee Rules Out Military Role in Middle East War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Seoul will not deploy military forces to the Middle East in any capacity that could pull the country into war, while confirming that officials are considering a greater...

Najib Razak Granted House Arrest Until 2028

Malaysias pardons board has agreed to allow jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, according to a statement from the prime ministers legal department on...

Houthis Seize Bab el-Mandeb as Military Power Grows

Yemens Houthi movement has strengthened its position as a major regional military force after a rapid offensive gave it control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical passage connecting the Red Sea...

Pentagon Restarts Testosterone Testing for US Troops

The Pentagon is reinstating mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for U.S. service members aged 30 and older, reviving a controversial military health policy that has drawn concerns from medical professionals over...

Kim Yo Jong Warns of Stronger Response to US-Led Military Drills

North Koreas Kim Yo Jong has blamed US-led military exercises for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, warning that Pyongyang will continue strengthening its nuclear deterrent and could take more forceful...

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 Pay Set for India Launch With Axis Bank

Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, initially partnering with Axis Bank to support the lenders credit cards, according to three people familiar with the plans. The rollout would bring Apples digital...

Hyundai CEO Warns Chinese Automakers Could Disrupt US Market

Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz warned that Chinese automakers could eventually reshape the US auto market as they have in Europe unless Washington maintains tariffs and other market-access protections. Speaking in San Jose,...

US Federal Register Drops Alibaba Qwen AI Search Tool

A U.S. government website used an artificial intelligence model developed by Chinas Alibaba to help users search federal regulatory information, despite recent U.S. concerns about Chinese AI companies and their use of...

France Urges Faster AI Push Despite Safety Risks

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has pushed back against calls to slow artificial intelligence development, arguing that such proposals could benefit U.S. technology leaders while making it harder for France and...

Guterres Urges Stronger Global AI Safeguards Ahead of UN Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders on Wednesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence carries significant risks that governments cannot afford to overlook, highlighting a...