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Political commentators say that the election of Donald Trump is something they have never seen before in their decade-long careers. Nor have the political leaders all around the world. He set his own agendas, which have brought the United States to a unique moment of opportunity, where every foreign relation can be redefined. An 180-degree change in the US-Russia relation alone is enough to make a mark in history. It is evident from the actions and cabinet selection of the President-elect, that the United States would be a different beast under the Trump administration, which poses unique risks and opportunities for traders and investors all around the world. In this special series, we at FxWirePro track key developments in the United States under the new administration and provide our readers all the news and in-depth analysis which can make a difference.

US under Trump Series

Trump-fuelled chaos shows democracy is in trouble — here's how to change course

Jan 19, 2021 02:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20, seven days after outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump became the first commander-in-chief in history to be impeached twice this time for inciting...

US under Trump Series

Why the alt-right believes another American Revolution is coming

Jan 15, 2021 08:13 am UTC| Politics

The alt-right, QAnon, paramilitary and Donald Trump-supporting mob that stormed the US Capitol on January 6 claimed they were only doing what the so-called founding fathers of the US had done in 1776: overthrowing an...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump impeachment: Senate GOP Leader says impeachment will help get rid of Trump from GOP

Jan 14, 2021 08:35 am UTC| Politics

The riots at the Capitol last week have since empowered a few more Republican lawmakers to speak out against Donald Trump, whose incendiary remarks set off the siege. With days to go until Joe Bidens inauguration and as...

US under Trump Series

Despite being permanently banned, Trump's prolific Twitter record lives on

Jan 14, 2021 05:00 am UTC| Technology

For years, US President Donald Trump pushed the limits of Twitters content policies, raising pressure on the platform to exercise tougher moderation. Ultimately, the violent siege of the US Capitol forced Twitters hand...

US under Trump Series

A second impeachment is just the start of Trump's legal woes

Jan 14, 2021 04:53 am UTC| Politics

By becoming the first president to be impeached twice, Donald Trumps controversial and divisive term as president is reaching a surreal ending. Although he will likely remain in office and finish his term on Jan. 20, the...

US under Trump Series

Thought the U.S. Capitol attack couldn’t happen? Think again: The insurrection threat isn’t over

Jan 09, 2021 12:03 pm UTC| Politics

In a dark and surreal moment in American history, on the afternoon of Jan. 6, a group of Americans staged a violent protest by assaulting their own capitol building. In this short-lived riot attempt, four lives were lost,...

US under Trump Series

Trump's last stand: how the dramatic endgame for the 2020 US election will play out in Congress

Jan 06, 2021 08:42 am UTC| Politics

This week, the US Congress will put the finishing touches to the chaotic, protracted 2020 US presidential election. A joint session of the House and Senate will assemble at 1pm on January 6 (5am AEDT/7am NZDT on January...

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Economy

Japan leans on Asian LNG production to lower purchase costs

Japan will support Asian countries liquefied natural gas (LNG) production for use in power generation in the hope of reducing procurement costs for the energy source. The efforts to lower purchasing costs and ensure...

S. Korea posts 3.71 million-ton fisheries output in 2020 to hit 4-year low

South Koreas fisheries posted a 3.71 million-ton output last year, down 3.8 percent from 2019 and marking the smallest since 2016, largely to sluggish aquaculture production and a fall in consumption. The output was...

Biden addressing computer chip shortage via executive order

US President Joe Biden will sign an executive order addressing a global semiconductor chip shortage that has forced US automakers and other manufacturers to cut production. Biden will also discuss the chip shortage...

Best Buy: Employees to get pandemic-related bonuses ahead of the layoffs

Best Buy will be giving out bonuses or extra pay to its workers, and this was revealed this week. The American multinational consumer electronics retailer will pay pandemic-related benefits to employees with hourly...

Facebook reached a deal with Australia after code amendments and will restore news pages

Facebook announced it would be restoring the Australian news pages that it blocked on Monday, Feb.22. The decision resulted from the talks between Mark Zuckerberg and the Australian officials. Australians revised the...

Politics

Nancy Pelosi speaks with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu about two-state solution

There may have been some possible tension between President Joe Biden and Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but Netanyahus recent conversation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was more on the optimistic side....

Joe Biden nominates three experts to USPS governing board

Among the setbacks that were experienced during the campaign season in 2020 was the delay in the mail by USPS. President Joe Biden recently nominated three people to serve in the agencys governing board in a move to...

Joe Biden overturns Donald Trump's orders against 'anarchist' cities

Shortly after his inauguration, President Joe Biden has done a series of reversals of the policies imposed by his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden has recently made another reversal of Trump-era policies in the form of...

Donald Trump lawsuit: Manhattan prosecutors obtain ex-POTUS' tax returns

Former President Donald Trump may have been acquitted by the Senate, but he still faces a number of legal problems. Following the Supreme Courts decision to allow Manhattan prosecutors to look into the former presidents...

World War 3 threat: UK HMS Queen Elizabeth enters South China Sea

The dispute involving the South China Sea is among those that can potentially trigger an all-out war or world war 3. As tensions rise with increased military presence from both the US and China in the contested waters, the...

Science

New CRISPR technology could revolutionise gene therapy, offering new hope to people with genetic diseases

The day a muddled mob stormed the US Capitol building, a team of American researchers published a paper in Nature that signified a landmark in gene therapy. The head of the US National Institutes of Health, Francis...

In the rush for coronavirus information, unreviewed scientific papers are being publicized

COVID-19 has not only upended our personal lives, it has dramatically changed scientific research. In response to the rapid spread of the virus, scientists around the world have had to find new ways to collaborate and...

The Oxford vaccine has unique advantages, as does Pfizer's. Using both is Australia's best strategy

On Sunday, federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly said most Australians will be offered a vaccine from Oxford-AstraZeneca. Australia currently has agreements in place to receive 53.8 million doses of the...

Oxford scientists: how we developed our COVID-19 vaccine in record time

The pandemic is only a year old, but we already have multiple vaccines available to fight COVID-19 including the vaccine developed by the team were part of at the University of Oxford. With our partner AstraZeneca, we...

What is a protein? A biologist explains

Editors note: Nathan Ahlgren is a professor of biology at Clark University. In this interview, he explains exactly what proteins are, how they are made, and the wide variety of functions they perform in the human...

Technology

‘Starfield’ updates could be released in March, here’s why

Starfield remains one of the most awaited games even though fans know barely anything about Bethesdas new IP. However, a new set of rumors have emerged recently suggesting that Microsoft could hold an event in March where...

BioWare cancels ‘Anthem NEXT’ project due to COVID-19

Fans of Anthem will no longer have to wait for its follow-up title after BioWare announced that the project has been canceled. While the news might be disappointing to many, the studio has made a commitment to keep working...

How to acquire ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Zombies’ weapon RAI K-84

Anyone who has started exploring the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Zombies Firebase Z map will find that the RAI K-84 is one of the most useful weapons in the game. Luckily, there are ways to get it for free and by...

5 must-read ‘Valheim’ gameplay tips for beginners

Valheim just reached another milestone this week after it sold four million copies in less than a month from launching on Steam Early Access. With more players joining, it will be helpful to go through some vital tips to...

‘Genshin Impact’ event ‘Ley Line Overflow’ event goes live with double Blossom of Wealth, Revelation drops

One of the most popular in-game events among Genshin Impact players is now live. Within the next week, completing Blossom of Wealth and Blossom of Revelation challenges will be even more rewarding. Genshin Impact events...