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U.S. Urges Canada to Match Tariffs on China Amid Fentanyl Crackdown

Mar 01, 2025 08:39 am UTC| Politics

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Canada to follow Mexico in aligning with U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, aiming to strengthen North Americas trade stance. Mexico has already proposed similar measures, though...

Zelenskiy-Trump White House Clash Sparks Global Reactions

Mar 01, 2025 08:38 am UTC| Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed during a White House meeting, drawing global reactions. Zelenskiy expressed gratitude for U.S. support, emphasizing Ukraines pursuit of a just...

U.S. Army General Telita Crosland Forced to Retire Amid Pentagon Shake-Up

Mar 01, 2025 08:38 am UTC| Politics Governance

U.S. Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, head of the militarys health agency and one of the most senior Black female officers, was forced to retire, two sources told Reuters. Her retirement follows a series of...

Trump-Zelenskyy Clash Derails U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

Mar 01, 2025 08:38 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a heated Oval Office meeting on Friday, leading to the collapse of a widely expected U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal. Trump stated on Truth Social...

Trump, Zelenskiy to Meet Amid Shift in U.S. Ukraine Policy, Sign Minerals Deal

Feb 28, 2025 11:00 am UTC| Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday to sign a critical minerals deal as Kyiv seeks to secure continued U.S. support against Russia. The agreement grants Washington...

Merz’s Power Play Sparks Controversy in Germany’s Political Shift

Feb 28, 2025 11:00 am UTC| Politics

Friedrich Merzs conservatives won Germanys national election, yet before securing a coalition, he issued a directive to outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, demanding consultation on all major decisions. His assertive approach...

China Rejects U.S. Tariffs, Threatens Retaliation Over Fentanyl Dispute

Feb 28, 2025 11:00 am UTC| Politics

Beijing strongly opposed President Donald Trumps plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports, accusing the U.S. of shifting blame over fentanyl and warning of retaliation. Chinas Commerce Ministry emphasized...

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Economy

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...