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Global Geopolitics Series

NATO must tread carefully in Southeast Asia, where painful memories of colonialism remain

Jun 01, 2023 11:44 am UTC| Politics

NATOs incursion into the Indo-Pacific region is a move that will exacerbate regional conflicts and tensions. Thats because NATO cannot be separated from the history of European colonialism and imperialism that shaped...

South Africa has changed its electoral law, but a much more serious overhaul is needed

Jun 01, 2023 11:40 am UTC| Politics Law

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed into law a change to the countrys electoral act to allow individuals to contest national and provincial elections independently of political parties. The change...

Global Geopolitics Series

Amid fears of Chinese influence, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has grown more powerful

Jun 01, 2023 11:37 am UTC| Politics

A Chinese private equity firm, Primavera Capital Group, acquired the well-known test preparation company Princeton Review and an online learning platform, Tutor.com, in May 2023. The move, like other Chinese investments...

Spanish elections: why devastating local losses to the right have forced socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early national vote

Jun 01, 2023 11:35 am UTC| Politics

The local and regional elections that took place the 28th May have shaken up the political chessboard in Spain. The right-wing Partido Popular took the largest proportion of votes and now has the largest number of seats in...

UK: UN Rights Chief Expresses Concerns Over Migration Bill

May 31, 2023 09:37 am UTC| Politics

The United Nations human rights chief has expressed his concerns to the British government about its legislation to combat illegal migration. The human rights chief cited concerns that it would bar people from seeking...

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO to Narrow Divisions Over Ukraine's Membership Bid in Oslo Meeting

May 31, 2023 08:47 am UTC| Politics

The foreign ministers of the NATO countries are looking to narrow down the divisions surrounding Ukraines bid to join the alliance in the upcoming meeting in Oslo this week. This comes as Ukraines allies are also at odds...

EU Parliament to Question Hungary's Ability to Hold EU Presidency Over Record on Rule of Law

May 31, 2023 08:34 am UTC| Politics

The European Parliament is set to question Hungarys ability to hold the European Unions rotating presidency next year. The EU parliament cited Hungarys record on the rule of law. A draft parliamentary resolution by the...

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Economy

US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Rises to 4.1%

The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, meeting economists expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest in over two years, according to recent labor data. June Job Growth Slows to 206,000 as...

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

People are spending hours clicking on a banana to (maybe) make some money

In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam. The...

Dutton goes nuclear, proposing seven government-owned generators with the first starting in 2030s

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited and highly-controversial policy for nuclear power with the claim it could start operating from the 2030s. The locations...

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting. Desperate...

Politics

Democratic Congressman Calls for Joe Biden to End Campaign After Debate Performance Stirs Party Concerns

Representative Lloyd Doggett has made history by being the first member of Congress to endorse the idea that President Joe Biden should step down from his re-election bid. This development has caused a stir inside the...

Amal Clooney Pressures George Clooney to Cut Ties with Joe Biden Over Israel Policy, Insider Claims

It is possible that George Clooney and his wife, Amal, are in a difficult situation because the Democrat has indicated his support for President Joe Bidens bid for reelection. This is because the beauty, who was born...

Joe Biden's 2024 Campaign Exit Seen as Imminent; Kamala Harris Likely to Step In, Source Claims

A few within President Joe Bidens team anticipate his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential run shortly due to his abysmal performance in the debate, a new report claimed. TMZ reported that an unidentified high-ranking...

Michelle Obama Leads Donald Trump by Double Digits in Hypothetical 2024 Race; Joe Biden's Future in Question

A recent poll has determined that Michelle Obama would emerge victorious in a hypothetical 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump, although all other probable candidates to replace Joe Biden would be...

Joe Biden Admits Struggles in Candidacy as Debate Performance Falters; Kamala Harris Emerges as Leading Successor

US President Joe Biden is reportedly aware that he may lose his candidacy after his worrying performance in the debates caused his allies to be concerned and question his chances of defeating Donald Trump in the November...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

Bitcoin Prices Could Benefit as US Job Growth Slows, Unemployment Rises

The U.S. unemployment rate reached its highest since December 2021, potentially boosting Bitcoin prices as investors turn to alternative assets amid economic concerns. Economic Indicators Worsen A worsening labor...

Shiba Inu Sees Massive 466% Weekly Burn Surge Amid 22% Price Plummet

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency experienced a 466% surge in weekly burns, yet its price plummeted by 22% today. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges There has been a stunning 466% growth in the number of weekly burns for Shiba...

Why Shiba Inu Crashed: $2M Liquidations Amid Widespread Crypto Market Losses

Shiba Inu has dropped 21% this month, leading to $2 million in liquidations, highlighting its volatility. Sharp Decline for Shiba Inu in July Another wave of losses has hit the cryptocurrency market. Shiba Inu is...

Mt. Gox Begins Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Repayments, Market Reacts to Large Influx

Nearly ten years after its downfall, Mt. Gox has started repaying customers, affecting Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash markets. Mt. Gox Repayments Mark Major Market Event According to CoinDesk, Mt. Gox announced on Friday...

Tesla Model 3 in Quicksilver Now Available, Model Y Joins China's NEV Procurement Catalog

The re-engineered Tesla Model 3 in Quicksilver paint is now available for Giga Shanghai-supplied locations, showcasing a striking new look. Additionally, the Tesla Model Y has made it to Chinas local government NEV...

Digital Currency