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Senator John Fetterman Calls for Trump Pardon in Business Case—‘Politically Motivated!’ Sparks Backlash From Critics

Dec 06, 2024 10:48 am UTC| Politics

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has ignited a political firestorm by suggesting that President-elect Donald Trump should be pardoned in the New York City business records case. The Pennsylvania senators controversial...

Sen. John Cornyn Declares Kash Patel Has Votes to Become FBI Director—‘Major Backlash’ Expected From Critics

Dec 06, 2024 10:46 am UTC| Politics

Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has stated that Kash Patel, a former Trump administration official, reportedly has the necessary votes to secure confirmation as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)....

US under Trump Series

Trump’s Controversial Appointment of David Sacks as AI and Crypto Czar Sparks ‘Unprecedented Industry Debate’

Dec 06, 2024 10:43 am UTC| Politics

Former PayPal COO David Sacks has been appointed as the White Houses first-ever cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) czar by former President Donald Trump, signaling a major shift in how the federal government...

Roger Marshall’s Bill Sparks Outrage: ‘Banning Transgender Procedures for Minors—Who Will He Target Next?’

Dec 06, 2024 10:40 am UTC| Politics

Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming medical procedures for minors across the United States. The bill, which has ignited fierce debate among lawmakers,...

France’s government has fallen and political chaos has returned. Here are 3 scenarios for what could happen next

Dec 06, 2024 01:51 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Frances minority government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted in a no-confidence vote, the latest shock to the countrys deadlocked political system in a turbulent six months. The no...

Why did the French government fall and what happens next?

Dec 06, 2024 01:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Frances shortest-lived government has fallen in a vote of no confidence triggered by a dispute over now-departing prime minister Michel Barniers budget. The vote was led by the leftwing populists La France Insoumise and...

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

Dec 06, 2024 01:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Something unexpected but hardly unprecedented happened in South Korea on Dec. 3, 2024. With little warning, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law, citing the threat from pro-North Korean anti-state...

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Economy

Australia Unemployment Hits Five-Year High Despite Strong Jobs Growth

Australias labour market delivered mixed signals in August as employment growth comfortably exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in nearly five years amid increased participation...

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Asian stocks mostly declined on Thursday as surging global bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors awaited a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Gold Prices Fall as Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, extending pressure from the previous session as rising Treasury yields, stronger oil prices and a firm U.S. dollar fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month high, supported by stronger U.S. economic data, renewed inflation concerns and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve rate...

RBI Uses $10 Billion Currency Swaps to Drain Excess Rupee Liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India has conducted at least $10 billion worth of currency swaps in recent weeks as it moves to absorb excess liquidity from the countrys financial system and contain potential inflation risks,...

Politics

Judge Orders Trump to Restore White House Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trumps administration to temporarily restore White House press access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the administrations ban on the three...

Ghana Says Western Support Growing for Slave Trade Reparations

Ghana says Western support is increasing for its campaign seeking reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, with the initial effort focused on securing the return of African artifacts taken during the colonial era....

Sudan Rejects US Legitimacy Remarks, Defends Sovereignty

Sudan on Wednesday defended its national sovereignty and urged the United States to engage constructively with its government after Washington questioned the legitimacy of the countrys warring authorities. The dispute...

South Korea, US Discuss Warship Building Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed expanding cooperation with the United States on warship construction during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to South Koreas presidential...

US Invites Putin to Miami G20, Opening Door to Trump Summit

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, in December, potentially creating an opportunity for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S....

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Tencent Launches TenPayGo Payment App for Foreign Tourists in China

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a new mobile payment app designed to make digital transactions easier for international travelers visiting China, as the technology giant looks to benefit from growing inbound tourism ahead...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ Says AI Won’t Replace Livestream Hosts

Chinas livestream shopping industry is entering a slower phase, but Li Jiaqi, the influential presenter known as the Lipstick King, believes artificial intelligence will complement rather than replace human hosts. Li, who...

Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Device, Expands Smart Glasses Lineup

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) unveiled a palm-sized device designed specifically for its Muse artificial intelligence agent on Wednesday, alongside an expanded lineup of smart glasses and new AI capabilities. CEO Mark...

SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investment

SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through a major dollar- and euro-denominated bond offering as the Japanese technology investment giant builds up cash to finance its expanding artificial intelligence investments,...

Meta Connect Spotlights Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Platforms opened its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, with the technology giant expected to introduce new smart glasses as it seeks to expand its lead in AI-powered wearable devices while addressing mounting...