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Jimmy Carter Accused of 'Selling' Panama Canal for a Dollar as Trump’s Claims Stir Debate

Dec 30, 2024 19:37 pm UTC| Politics

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carters historic decision to transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama has resurfaced as a point of contention, following accusations by President-elect Donald Trump. Carter, who passed...

Jimmy Carter’s Final Goodbye Sparks Nationwide Reflection as Presidential Funeral Plans Honor His Legacy

Dec 30, 2024 19:35 pm UTC| Politics

The nation bids farewell to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose passing at the age of 100 on Sunday marked the end of an era. Funeral arrangements are underway, with Carter set to be laid to rest in his beloved...

Elon Musk Explodes with Allegations Against Der Spiegel Sparking Global Outrage over Claims of Corruption and Media Bias

Dec 30, 2024 19:32 pm UTC| Politics

Elon Musk, the world-renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again ignited controversy, accusing prominent German publication Der Spiegel of corruption and financial bias. In a fiery statement on...

Saudi Psychiatrist at Center of Deadly Christmas Market Rampage Leaves Germany in Shock as Authorities Probe ‘Pathological Psyche’

Dec 30, 2024 19:29 pm UTC| Politics

Germanys Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, revealed chilling details about the Saudi psychiatrist accused of the tragic car-ramming attack at a bustling Christmas market in Berlin. Faeser stated there are striking signs...

Elon Musk’s Alleged MSNBC Purchase Sparks Debate Despite Comcast Confirming Channel Is Not for Sale

Dec 30, 2024 19:26 pm UTC| Politics

Rumors suggesting Elon Musk intended to purchase MSNBC have ignited a storm of speculation on social media, despite Comcast, MSNBCs parent company, firmly denying the claims. These rumors have been further fueled by Trump...

Biden’s Decision to Close US Agencies Sparks Debate Over Jimmy Carter’s Legacy and National Mourning Day

Dec 30, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Politics

President Joe Biden has declared January 9 a federal day of mourning, ordering the closure of all U.S. government agencies in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away recently. The announcement, made on...

Democrats Bracing for '25 Years of Florida Defeat' Amid 'Strategic Missteps and GOP Dominance'

Dec 30, 2024 19:20 pm UTC| Politics

Florida Democrats could face decades of political irrelevance if significant strategic changes are not implemented, according to Beth Matuga, a seasoned Democratic consultant in the state. Matugas sobering prediction has...

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Economy

Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation

Morgan Stanley believes the Federal Reserve will push forward with interest rate cuts in 2026, even as rising oil prices temporarily inflate headline inflation figures. According to the banks analysts, the current...

China's Energy Resilience Shields Economy From Global Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs analysts believe China is among the best-positioned major economies to weather the current oil price shock stemming from escalating Middle East tensions, citing the countrys diversified energy strategy,...

Iran's Stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for Global Markets

U.S. intelligence assessments now confirm that Iran has no intention of loosening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. Tehran views control over this critical oil corridor as its most powerful bargaining chip...

Vietnam GDP Growth Slows in Q1 2026 Amid Middle East Oil Crisis

Vietnams economy posted solid but slower growth in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP expanding 7.83% year-on-year, down from 8.46% in the previous quarter, according to the National Statistics Office. While the figure...

March 2025 Jobs Report: Strong Headline Numbers Hide Deeper Economic Concerns

The U.S. labor market showed resilience in March 2025, with employment growth rebounding sharply after a sluggish February and the unemployment rate dipping unexpectedly to 4.3%. However, beneath the encouraging surface,...

Politics

Iran Rejects Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum, Threatens Wider Trade Disruption

Iran has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trumps latest threats over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing his ultimatum and introducing new conditions that could further destabilize global trade routes. The...

Trump Issues Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Conflict

President Donald Trump has set an 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes, warning of severe military consequences if the demand...

U.S. Commandos Execute Daring Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran

In one of the most audacious military operations in recent American history, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a stranded American weapons specialist from deep within Iranian territory. The mission,...

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Offensive Across Russia, Knocking Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands

Russias military reported intercepting 148 Ukrainian drones within a three-hour window on Sunday evening, marking one of the more significant aerial campaigns in recent months. Air defence units neutralized the unmanned...

Trump Eyes Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Iran War Political Fallout

President Donald Trump is weighing a significant cabinet reshuffle as political pressure mounts over the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, according to Reuters, citing sources close to internal White House deliberations. The...

Science

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...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

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...

Technology

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...

MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has unveiled the MATCH Act, a landmark piece of draft legislation designed to tighten export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China. The...

Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push

Microsoft is set to pour approximately $10 billion into Japan between now and 2029, channeling funds into data center expansion and artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet the countrys growing demand for data...

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement

Australias landmark social media ban for users under 16, which took effect in December, is reshaping digital policy conversations worldwide. Countries including Spain and Malaysia have signaled interest in adopting similar...