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NATO Chief Calls On Kosovo to Ease Tensions With Serbia

May 29, 2023 06:58 am UTC| Politics

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia following recent clashes between Serb residents and Kosovan police. The residents clashed with law enforcement protesting against an...

Not all political comedy is equal – how comics can either depress turnout or activate voters in 2024

May 29, 2023 05:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Biden is old. Trump has weird hair. Biden mangles the English language. Trump barely seems to understand it. Theres no question that it is easy to make fun of the two top presidential candidates for 2024. But as I...

Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy

May 29, 2023 05:42 am UTC| Politics

After a spirited election campaign, the people of Timor-Leste voted for a new parliament on May 21. The vote was free, fair and largely uneventful. The results were accepted. This is a remarkable accomplishment for...

Global Geopolitics Series

The US signs a military deal with Papua New Guinea – here's what both countries have to gain from the agreement

May 29, 2023 05:36 am UTC| Politics

The United States announced a new military agreement with Papua New Guinea, the most populous Pacific island country, on May 22, 2023. The deal came shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to visit the...

Voters want compromise in Congress -- so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?

May 29, 2023 05:33 am UTC| Politics

Theres progress on the debt limit. Theres no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. Thats a good sign. No it isnt. Whos up? Whos down? Much of the...

How Erdoğan framed his science and tech 'great achievements' as part of election campaign

May 29, 2023 05:32 am UTC| Politics

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for the last 21 years. In the first few terms of his rule, Turkey experienced significant economic growth and a reduction in inequality. This was widely believed to be a...

Migrant Crisis Series

Net migration: how an unreachable target came to shape Britain

May 29, 2023 05:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Life Politics

New data shows that the UK has hit a record high net migration number of 606,000. Through it has been central to 13 years of policy and rhetoric, net migration is, in fact, a pretty odd metric that tells us very little...

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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

Donald Trump Claimed Joe Biden 'Choked Like a Dog' During Debate, Criticized Prosecutors in July 4th Rant

Donald Trump posted an intriguing statement on Truth Social on July 4th, giving President Joe Biden a shout-out just one week after the two candidates debate was broadcast. Happy Fourth of July to all, including to our...

President Joe Biden Should Undergo Cognitive Testing After Debate 'Confused Rambling,' CNN Medical Expert Suggests

Many of President Joe Bidens fans were dissatisfied with his performance at the debate versus Donald Trump on June 27. They felt that the 81-year-old had spoken too quietly and had been unclear in his arguments at various...

Donald Trump Challenges 'Crooked Joe Biden' to Another Debate With 'No Holds Barred', Vows to 'Blow Everything Away'

It is clear that Donald Trump is prepared to engage in another debate with Joe Biden, particularly after the latter made headlines for his lackluster performance on June 27. I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden...

President Joe Biden Mocked for Public Appearance with Mysterious Food Stain on Suit: 'I Don't Even Want to Know'

Following a public appearance in which he looked to have food smeared on the bottom of his suit jacket, President Joe Biden was ridiculed on social media platforms. Anyone else see the food stain on Joes sports...

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...

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