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Martial Law Chaos in South Korea: President Yoon's Apology Sparks Outrage Over Nationwide Anxiety

Dec 07, 2024 14:20 pm UTC| Politics

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has publicly apologized for sparking nationwide panic after his controversial declaration of martial law. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, Yoon expressed regret for...

Prince William’s Paris Meeting with Trump Sparks Controversy Over 'Special Relationship' Talks Ahead of Notre-Dame’s Grand Reopening

Dec 07, 2024 14:17 pm UTC| Politics

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Paris this week ahead of the highly anticipated reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The meeting has garnered significant...

Trump’s Bold Plan for Migrant Relocation: ‘Caribbean Talks Signal Deportation Shake-Up!’ Critics Slam ‘Island Exile’ Strategy in Heated Debate

Dec 07, 2024 07:56 am UTC| Politics

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring alternative destinations for deported migrants whose home countries refuse to accept them, sparking fresh controversy over immigration policies. According to an NBC News...

Barack Obama Sparks Firestorm: 'GOP Stealing Elections and Politicizing the Government!' Critics Demand Proof Amid Backlash

Dec 07, 2024 07:53 am UTC| Politics

In a fiery statement that has sent ripples across the political landscape, former President Barack Obama appeared to hold Republicans accountable for alleged election manipulation and governmental politicization. Speaking...

Nancy Pelosi’s Jaw-Dropping $271M Net Worth Sparks Outrage: ‘How Did She Make That Much?’ Critics Ask

Dec 07, 2024 07:49 am UTC| Politics

Nancy Pelosi, the longest-serving female Speaker of the House in U.S. history, has long been a towering figure in American politics. However, her staggering net worth, recently reported at $271 million, has ignited heated...

Bernie Sanders Mulls RFK Jr. as HHS Pick: ‘A Bold Choice!’ Critics Slam Food Industry Focus Amid Heated Debate

Dec 07, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Politics

As discussions surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps administration continue to dominate the political landscape, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has hinted at supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health...

Rep. Eli Crane Pushes for Daniel Penny’s Congressional Gold Medal: ‘Hero or Controversy?’ Sparks Debate Nationwide

Dec 07, 2024 07:44 am UTC| Politics

Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) announced plans to introduce a resolution to award Daniel Penny the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, a move that has ignited widespread debate over heroism, justice, and the limits of...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....