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Turkey Opposition Party Files Complaints Over Irregularities in Ballot Boxes Following Elections

May 18, 2023 09:17 am UTC| Politics

The main Turkish opposition party filed complaints this week against irregularities found in thousands of ballot boxes following the recent elections over the weekend. The complaints come as the presidential race is headed...

Myanmar Coup: China, Russia, Providing Lethal Aid to Myanmar Military, Says UN Expert

May 18, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Politics

Myanmar has been under a state of unrest since February 2021, when its generals staged a coup and overthrew the elected civilian government, forcing the country back into military rule. Despite sanctions imposed on...

North Korea: Kim Jong-Un Inspects Military Satellite Station

May 18, 2023 08:33 am UTC| Politics

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly inspected the nations military satellite station, according to state media. Kim also approved the next steps that would be taken by the committee overseeing the launch. North...

Former UK PM Liz Truss Warns West Against Appeasing China During Taiwan Visit

May 18, 2023 07:28 am UTC| Politics

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned the West against trying to appease China in her visit to the democratically governed island of Taiwan this week. Truss also stressed the need to support the island nation,...

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Said It Shot Down Russian Hypersonic Missiles

May 17, 2023 12:36 pm UTC| Politics

Ukraine said this week that it was able to intercept a volley of Russian hypersonic missiles overnight. The claim signaled that Kyiv was able to intercept a weapon that Russia has often touted as all but...

EU Approves Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Bill

May 17, 2023 11:35 am UTC| Politics

This week, European Union countries have given their approval to what would be the first comprehensive legislation regulating cryptocurrency in the world. This follows the approval by the European Parliament last month and...

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Authorities Uncover Cash in Supreme Court Corruption Investigation

May 17, 2023 11:22 am UTC| Politics

This week, Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities announced that they were investigating large-scale corruption in the countrys Supreme Court system. The authorities also shared a photo showing the amounts of cash that were...

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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