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Afghanistan: Taliban pledges to ramp up security in Shi'ite mosques following IS attack

Oct 18, 2021 08:13 am UTC| Politics

As the Taliban has now taken control of Afghanistan for over a month, the insurgent group is now faced with the challenge of national security, especially with the recent terrorist attacks. The Taliban has now pledged to...

Capitol insurrection: House Committee focusing on Donald Trump's attempt to get Justice Department to subvert 2020 elections

Oct 18, 2021 07:21 am UTC| Politics

The main cause of the Capitol insurrection last January 6 was that of twice-impeached former President Donald Trumps refusal to admit defeat to Joe Biden. As the House Select Committee is moving forward with its...

Joe Biden attends memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers

Oct 18, 2021 07:14 am UTC| Politics

A memorial service took place in Washington over the weekend to honor law enforcement officials who lost their lives on the job in the past two years. US President Joe Biden was in attendance, paying tribute to the fallen...

North Korea on the verge of a food crisis, says UN report

Oct 15, 2021 10:28 am UTC| Politics

With sanctions by the UN over its nuclear program paired with the pandemic, North Korea is facing a humanitarian crisis. A recent UN report revealed that the isolated nation is also on the brink of a food crisis if no aid...

Capitol insurrection: House Committee subpoenas former Trump DOJ Assistant AG

Oct 15, 2021 09:55 am UTC| Politics

The bipartisan committee investigating the Capitol insurrection is looking to gather more former Trump administration officials to testify regarding the efforts made by the twice-impeached former president to overturn the...

Nancy Pelosi says proposal to give Treasury authority to raise debt limit 'has merit'

Oct 15, 2021 09:20 am UTC| Politics

Following a scramble among Democratic lawmakers to raise the debt limit a few weeks ago, Democratic lawmakers are developing an interest in getting rid of the debt limit in its current state. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...

South China Sea: Expert warns China may start 'next global conflict' should Taiwan fall

Oct 15, 2021 07:11 am UTC| Politics

Chinas increasing aggression towards Taiwan and the South China Sea has sparked fears of possible military conflict. An expert has since warned that the next worldwide conflict may start if China succeeds in taking control...

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Economy

Australia Seeks Clarity on Trump’s 200% Tariff Threat on Pharma Exports

Australia is urgently seeking clarification on U.S. President Donald Trumps proposed 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, which could severely impact one of Australias key export sectors. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...

Malaysia Stays Optimistic Amid U.S. Tariff Talks, Seeks Win-Win Deal

Malaysias Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, said the country has no plans to retaliate against the 25% tariff imposed by the United States on its exports. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Asia...

Asian Currencies Slide Amid Trump Tariff Warnings and RBNZ Hold

Asian currencies weakened on Wednesday as markets braced for further U.S. trade tariffs and digested signals from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and Chinese inflation data. The U.S. Dollar Index climbed 0.2% during...

New Zealand Holds Rates at 3.25%, Signals Possible Cut in August

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.25% on Wednesday, citing ongoing near-term inflation risks. However, policymakers indicated that further rate cuts remain likely if...

Oil Prices Dip as U.S. Crude Stocks Surge, Markets Brace for Trump’s Tariff Moves

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating from a two-week high after U.S. inventory data revealed an unexpected spike in crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures for September delivery fell 0.3% to...

Politics

Kevin Hassett Emerges as Leading Contender to Replace Fed Chair Powell

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett is gaining traction as a top candidate to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Hassett, a longtime ally of President...

Chinese IT Manager Arrested in Italy Over Alleged U.S. Cyber-Espionage Ties

A Chinese national accused of state-sponsored cyber-espionage has been arrested in Italy at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager from Shanghai, was detained on July 3 at...

Colombia Seeks Diplomatic Reset with U.S. After Coup Allegation Tensions

Colombias ambassador to the United States, Daniel Garcia Pena, returned to Washington this week in an apparent effort to ease recent diplomatic tensions. Speaking to reporters, Garcia Pena dismissed accusations of U.S....

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza as Ceasefire Deal Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time in two days, amid growing optimism over a potential Gaza ceasefire agreement. The leaders met privately for just over an...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Skips G20 in South Africa, Will Attend Osaka Expo Amid Trade Tensions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend next weeks G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in South Africa, marking his second absence from a G20 gathering in the country this year. According...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Super Micro to Expand AI Server Manufacturing in Europe Amid Soaring Demand

Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) plans to significantly expand its AI server manufacturing operations in Europe, according to CEO Charles Liang in a recent CNBC interview. The move comes as demand for artificial...

Google Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Amid Global Tech Shifts

Google is prioritizing investments in AI infrastructure as it pushes forward with its long-term artificial intelligence strategy, according to Eunice Huang, Head of AI and Emerging Tech Policy for Google APAC. Speaking at...

Meta Invests $3.5B in EssilorLuxottica to Advance AI Smart Glasses

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has acquired a nearly 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica SA (OTC: ESLOY), valued at approximately $3.5 billion, as part of its growing push into AI-powered smart glasses, according to Bloomberg...

SK Hynix Shares Surge on AI Memory Chip Demand as Samsung Profit Slumps

SK Hynix (KS:000660) shares surged Tuesday after rival Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) warned of a steep drop in second-quarter profits, highlighting diverging fortunes in South Koreas semiconductor sector amid booming...

ByteDance Denies TikTok U.S. Sale to Oracle-Led Group Amid Deadline Pressure

ByteDance has denied reports that it plans to sell TikToks U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), according to Chinese media on Tuesday. Speculation had surfaced that Oracle was leading a...