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Russia-Ukraine War: Canada PM Trudeau Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Including Training Troops, Pilots

May 22, 2023 09:28 am UTC| Politics

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged continued support for Ukraine for as long as necessary in the ongoing war. Trudeau added that it would include the training of Ukrainian troops and, potentially, pilots. On...

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Still Looking to Encircle Bakhmut Amidst Russian Claims of Capturing Key City

May 22, 2023 08:24 am UTC| Politics

Ukrainian forces are still aiming to encircle the key city of Bakhmut even as Russian forces claimed to have captured the territory. Kyiv said its forces were still advancing around the edges of the city as fighting for...

Taiwan President Tsai Says Military Conflict in Region 'Not An Option'

May 22, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Politics

Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen stressed the importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait at a time of flared tensions with China. This also comes at a time when Beijing has ramped up its military drills close to the...

US: Biden Won't Agree to Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Deal on Republicans' Terms

May 22, 2023 08:08 am UTC| Politics

US President Joe Biden said over the weekend that he would not agree on a bipartisan deal with congressional Republicans on the debt ceiling package solely on the terms of Republicans. This comes as House Republicans have...

Russia-Ukraine War: Japan Military Hospital to Treat Injured Ukrainian Troops

May 19, 2023 10:26 am UTC| Politics

The Japanese defense ministry said its military hospital in Tokyo will be treating two injured Ukrainian soldiers. This marks Japans latest measure to support Ukraine as the war continues for nearly 15 months. The...

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Scientists Working on Hypersonic Missiles Face Treason Allegations

May 19, 2023 10:13 am UTC| Politics

The Kremlin said this week that three Russian academics who helped work on the hypersonic missiles used by Moscows forces in Ukraine are now facing very serious accusations. Such accusations were part of a probe into...

NATO to Approve Secret Military Plans for Alliance's Response to Potential Russian Attacks

May 19, 2023 09:30 am UTC| Politics

In the upcoming July summit for the member countries of the NATO military alliance, the leaders are set to approve secret military plans that would become the response to any potential attack by Russia. The move is seen as...

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Economy

International Banks Revise Inflation Forecasts for Turkey Amid Encouraging June CPI Data

International banks have revised their inflation expectations for Turkey following encouraging June CPI data. Consumer prices rose by 1.64% from May, with the annual inflation rate dropping from 75.45% to 71.60%. Finance...

Indonesia Projects 2024 Budget Deficit Increase to 2.7% of GDP Amid Rupiah Decline

Indonesias finance minister announced that the countrys budget deficit is projected to rise to 2.7% of GDP in 2024 due to the rupiahs depreciation and reduced tax revenue from the mining sector. The government aims to...

Citi Predicts Fed to Cut Rates by 200 Basis Points Amid Economic Slowdown

Citi Research analysts predict the Federal Reserve will implement eight consecutive 25 basis point rate cuts starting in September, in response to signs of economic slowdown. The expected reductions would lower the...

Thai Minister Praises Philippines' Economic Surge at Bilateral Meeting

During a bilateral meeting, Thai Foreign Minister Sangiampongsa praised the Philippines rapid economic growth under President Marcos Jr., highlighting expanding economic ties and increased trade and investment between the...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Data from U.S., China

Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on July 8 as investors awaited crucial economic data from the U.S. and China. Election results in France also indicated a divided parliament, influencing market sentiment. Asia-Pacific...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

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...

Technology

Messi Promotes Solana-Based Memecoin WaterCoin on Instagram Story, Sparking Crypto Buzz

Lionel Messi, the legendary soccer player, has taken to Instagram Stories to promote WaterCoin, a new Solana-based memecoin, stirring excitement in the crypto community. Messis Influence on WaterCoins...

Microsoft Switches China Staff to Apple iPhones, Citing Google Services' Absence and Security Risks

Microsoft will provide Apple iPhones to its employees in China due to security concerns and the absence of Google services following a recent Russian hack. Security Concerns Drive Shift to Apple iPhones A...

Samsung Faces 30,000 Worker Strike: Union Demands Better Pay, No Production Disruption

Samsung Electronics 30,000-strong union launched a three-day strike demanding better pay and bonuses, yet production remains unaffected, analysts say. Union Size and Representation Samsung Electronics workers began a...

Microsoft Hack Impacts VA and Global Media Agency, Linked to Russian Hackers

The recent Microsoft breach, attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers, has affected multiple organizations, including the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Agency for Global Media. The intrusion, linked to...

Scammers Pose as Coinbase, Steal $1.7M in Ongoing Series of Fraud Attacks

A recent scam involving fraudsters posing as Coinbase representatives has led to the theft of $1.7 million from a self-custody wallet. The scammer deceived the victim into revealing part of their seed phrase, resulting in...

Digital Currency