Germany Faces Challenges in Meeting NATO Defense Spending Goals

Germany is grappling with challenges in funding increased defense spending to meet NATOs target of 2% of GDP, with some analysts suggesting an even higher goal of 4%. Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG) highlights the countrys sluggish...

Dollar Slides Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility

The U.S. dollar experienced its largest weekly loss in over a year, falling 1.8% after President Donald Trump hinted at a softer stance on tariffs against China. In an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed optimism...

Marco Rubio Discusses Trade and Regional Issues with Vietnam

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call on Friday with Vietnams Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son to discuss trade imbalances and shared concerns over China. The discussion marked the first...

S&P 500 Posts Two-Week Winning Streak Amid Mixed Market Performance

The SP 500 achieved a two-week winning streak despite a 0.3% decline on Friday, retreating from a fresh intraday record high of 6,128.18. The NASDAQ Composite dropped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped...

Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer to Speak Within 24 Hours

President Donald Trump revealed plans for a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer within the next 24 hours. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed optimism about their relationship despite their...

Mexico Rejects U.S. Request to Land Migrant Deportation Aircraft

Mexico has denied the U.S. permission to land a military aircraft deporting migrants, U.S. and Mexican officials confirmed. This decision follows two U.S. deportation flights to Guatemala on Friday, each carrying around 80...

Trump's Aid Pause Strands Over 40,000 Afghans Approved for U.S. Visas

President Donald Trumps foreign aid suspension has halted flights for over 40,000 Afghans approved for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), many at risk of Taliban retaliation. Most stranded individuals remain in Afghanistan,...

Trump to Address Joint Session of Congress on March 4, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson extended the invitation, describing it as a privilege to have Trump share his...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Kia Reports Record 2024 Profits and Sets Ambitious 2025 Targets

South Koreas Kia Corp reported a record operating profit of 12.67 trillion won ($8.85 billion) for 2024, reflecting a strong performance driven by robust demand and efficient cost management. The automakers fourth-quarter...

Trump Dismisses Elon Musk's Criticism of $500B AI Project

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk regarding a $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative announced at the White House. The project, named Stargate, involves a joint venture...

Trump Issues Order to Solidify U.S. Dominance in AI Innovation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reinforce the United States as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The directive aims to advance innovation by removing regulatory barriers while...

Rivian to Revolutionize Driving with 2025 Hands-Free Tech

Electric vehicle maker Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) plans to roll out advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and eyes-off technology in 2026, CEO RJ Scaringe announced. These innovations aim to provide significant...