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How can Kenya’s drinking water problem be stopped?

Jun 28, 2018 01:33 am UTC| Business

The current flooding in Kenya is quickly raising fears of water-borne diseases spreading across the affected Tana delta region, after the water destroyed countless sanitation facilities. But while the country is facing...

A Guide to Successful Business Decisions to Make in Your Early 20’s

Jun 25, 2018 07:26 am UTC| Business

The 20s is the most important decade of your professional life. This is the time when most business decisions you make can affect the rest of your professional life. This is one of the many reasons why making successful...

5 Tools that Help Businesses Focus on Growth

Jun 25, 2018 02:43 am UTC| Business

Tools are vital to growth. Without the right tools, no business can thrive in any particular industry. The simplification of the day-to-day task of running a business has always been one of the primary goals of any...

7 Reasons to Follow the Investment Masterminds Market Insights

Jun 25, 2018 02:41 am UTC| Business

As newbies in the investment and trading arena, the guidance of an expert will play a very crucial role in your success. Its difficult to understand, much less analyze what direction the market might take, given the tons...

Benefits of Trading Cryptocurrencies with a CFD Broker

Jun 24, 2018 02:04 am UTC| Business

The number of people looking to invest in cryptocurrencies has grown tremendously in the last two years, and even though they hype of 2017 has died down, the interest is still wide-spread. Traditionally, youve had two...

The important role of Internet in education

Jun 24, 2018 02:01 am UTC| Business

One of the tools of greater capacity of remote information that has brought with it the world technology is the Internet. It has become an ideal means to impart a warm and progress education not only for the company of...

Surrogacy in the USA

Jun 24, 2018 01:57 am UTC| Business

Maybe you need it, maybe you know someone who does. Regardless, we could all do with learning more about surrogacy USA. Suffering from infertility issues can be a devastating experience. Not to mention that many of the...

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Economy

Wall Street Futures Slip After Record Rally Fueled by Iran Peace Hopes and AMD Surge

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday evening after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs, driven by growing optimism over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran, alongside a powerful...

Australia Posts Surprise Trade Deficit as Imports Surge on AI Equipment Demand

Australia recorded an unexpected trade deficit in March as exports declined and imports jumped sharply, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence-related computing equipment and fuel imports. According to data...

Japan Signals Readiness for More Yen Intervention Ahead of Bessent Visit

Japan reaffirmed its willingness to intervene in currency markets to support the yen, with top currency official Atsushi Mimura stating that Tokyo faces no restrictions on how frequently it can step into the foreign...

China Banks Halt New Loans to Sanctioned Refineries Amid U.S.-Iran Oil Crackdown

Chinas financial regulator has reportedly instructed the countrys biggest banks to temporarily stop issuing new loans to several Chinese refineries sanctioned by the United States over alleged purchases of Iranian oil....

Yen Surges After Suspected Japan Currency Intervention

The Japanese yen strengthened sharply on Wednesday, hitting its highest level in more than two months after reports suggested that Japanese authorities recently intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the...

Politics

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violating Ceasefire Amid Fresh Drone and Missile Attacks

Ukraine has accused Russia of breaking a newly proposed ceasefire just hours after it came into effect at midnight on Wednesday, intensifying tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian officials reported that...

US Military Strike in Eastern Pacific Sparks Debate Over ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Operations

The U.S. military confirmed on Tuesday that it carried out another deadly strike in the Eastern Pacific, targeting a vessel allegedly linked to drug trafficking operations. According to U.S. Southern Command, the operation...

Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo Appoints Gabriel Garcia Luna as New Attorney General

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has appointed former judge and university professor Gabriel Estuardo Garcia Luna as the countrys new attorney general, marking a significant political shift in Guatemalas justice...

Rubio Signals Possible U.S. Action on Cuba, Calls Current Situation “Unacceptable”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the current situation in Cuba is unacceptable, signaling that the United States intends to address ongoing concerns involving the island nation in the future. Speaking...

Lula and Trump to Discuss Brazil-U.S. Anti-Crime Partnership During Washington Meeting

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to prioritize security cooperation and organized crime prevention during his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week. According to...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

Hua Hong Semiconductor Stock Surges to Multi-Year High Amid AI Boom

Hua Hong Semiconductor shares soared on Wednesday as investors rushed into technology stocks fueled by strong artificial intelligence momentum and improving confidence in Chinas economy. The Hong Kong-listed chipmaker...

Infineon Raises 2026 Outlook as AI Data Center Chip Demand Surges

Infineon Technologies (ETR: IFXGn) raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, citing booming demand for AI data center power chips despite continued weakness in the electric vehicle semiconductor market....

BHP Attracts AI-Focused Investors as Copper Demand Surges

BHP Group is drawing growing attention from international investors as the global artificial intelligence boom increases the value of copper, according to Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant. Speaking at the Macquarie...

AMD Q1 Earnings Surge on AI Demand, Stock Jumps After Strong Guidance

AMD delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, fueled by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center chips. The semiconductor giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.37 per...

Agentic AI Boom to Drive Massive Growth in CPU Market, UBS Says

The rapid rise of agentic AI is reshaping the future of data center infrastructure, creating major growth opportunities for CPU manufacturers such as Arm Holdings, AMD, and Intel. According to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri,...