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Donald Trump accuses Democrats of using coronavirus to damage his administration

Feb 29, 2020 14:45 pm UTC| Politics

Coronavirus cases have already been confirmed in the United States prompting the government to take precautionary measures to prevent its spread. However, President Donald Trump believes that the Democrats might have found...

Melania Trump, Donald Trump’s dark past revisited after FLOTUS honored Mahatma Gandhi's life, legacy on Twitter

Feb 29, 2020 08:43 am UTC| Politics

Melania Trump and Donald Trumps dark and questionable pasts were revisited after the FLOTUS shared a series of photos to celebrate Mahatma Gandhis life and legacy. It was an honor to lay a wreath at the beautiful Raj...

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama outrageous divorce rumors: Donald Trump allegedly has former first couple’s separation papers

Feb 29, 2020 08:38 am UTC| Politics

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have been happily married for years. But some of their critics have been publishing outrageous claims that the couple is on the brink of a divorce. Three years ago, there was a shocking...

Donald Trump shock: POTUS files ‘dumbest lawsuit’ against one publication for allegedly defaming him

Feb 29, 2020 08:11 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump just filed a lawsuit against the New York Times for allegedly defaming him and suggesting that there was a conspiracy between his campaign and Russia. The POTUS is convinced that the publication posited...

Melania Trump praised for wearing a black recycled outfit to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with Donald Trump

Feb 29, 2020 08:10 am UTC| Politics

Melania Trump recently celebrated Black History Month with Donald Trump at the White House. While at the gathering, eagle-eyed netizens noticed how the FLOTUS paid tribute to the important occasion by wearing an...

Donald Trump fury: POTUS rages at Fox News for disappointing presidential poll results, Democrats leading

Feb 29, 2020 07:49 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump recently lashed out at Fox News after the network released the latest presidential poll results. The network confirmed that the POTUS is falling behind the Democratic candidates. According to Political...

Melania Trump backlash: FLOTUS receives cruel criticisms after sharing updates from Black History Month celebration

Feb 29, 2020 07:46 am UTC| Politics

Melania Trump recently tweeted about Black History Month, but she was lambasted on Twitter for it. In the photos, the FLOTUS is standing beside her husband, Donald Trump, and she has a huge smile on her face. It is...

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Economy

China Sets 1.25% Overnight Reverse Repo Rate Below Market Expectations

Chinas central bank has introduced its new overnight reverse repo operation, setting the interest rate at 1.25%, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter. The move marks another step in the...

Japan Targets 1%+ Real Economic Growth With ¥370 Trillion Investment Plan

Japans government is preparing an ambitious long-term economic strategy aimed at achieving sustained annual real economic growth of more than 1%, according to a draft of its latest economic and fiscal policy framework. The...

China Expands Export Controls, Adds 20 Japanese Companies to Restricted List

China has expanded its export control measures by adding 20 Japanese organizations and companies to its restricted export list, marking another escalation in the ongoing diplomatic and trade tensions between Beijing and...

China Factory PMI Seen Returning to Growth in June as AI Export Demand Supports Economy

Chinas manufacturing sector is expected to return to modest growth in June, supported by resilient exports tied to the booming global artificial intelligence (AI) industry. However, economists caution that the recovery...

US Stock Futures Rise as US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Market Sentiment

U.S. stock index futures moved higher late Sunday as investors reacted positively to reports that the United States and Iran had agreed to suspend recent military hostilities and resume diplomatic negotiations, easing...

Politics

Taiwan Coast Guard Officer Finds Strength in Faith as China Increases Pressure in Taiwan Strait

As tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to rise, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer has found reassurance in an unusual combination of professional duty and spiritual faith. Yeh Chih-sheng, the first mate aboard Taiwan Coast...

Australia, Vanuatu Sign Security Pact Amid Pacific Influence Competition

Australia and Vanuatu have officially signed a long-awaited development and security agreement, reinforcing their strategic partnership while highlighting the growing geopolitical competition for influence in the Pacific...

Serbia Protests Continue as Thousands Rally Despite Vucic’s Resignation Plan

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the central Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, maintaining pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic just one day after he announced plans to resign within weeks and trigger early...

Iran Skips U.S. Technical Talks Over Unmet MoU Conditions and Frozen Funds Dispute

Iran did not participate in the technical talks scheduled for Sunday, citing recent military attacks on the country and unresolved conditions outlined in its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States. The...

Trump Announces September Overhaul of Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a major renovation of Washingtons historic East Potomac Golf Links will begin on September 1, with plans to transform the century-old public golf course into what he described as...

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

Morgan Stanley Raises Tesla Q2 Delivery Forecast on Strong Europe and China Demand

Morgan Stanley has increased its second-quarter delivery forecast for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), citing stronger-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe and China. The revised outlook reflects improving demand...

Open-Source AI Models Gain Ground as Enterprises Seek Lower-Cost Alternatives, Citi Says

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining traction as businesses search for cost-effective alternatives to proprietary AI systems, according to a new research note from Citi. The shift comes as...

Samsung, SK Hynix to Unveil $1.3 Trillion AI and Semiconductor Investment Plan

South Korean technology leaders Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly preparing to announce investment plans worth a combined 2,000 trillion won (approximately $1.3 trillion) to strengthen the countrys...

UBS Raises TSMC Price Target to T$3,400 on Strong AI Chip Demand Outlook

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) received a fresh vote of confidence from UBS after the investment bank raised its price target for the worlds largest contract chipmaker, citing robust artificial...

Firmus Partners With Nvidia to Deliver 170,000 AI GPUs in $30 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Deal

Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Nvidia that aims to expand affordable access to AI computing infrastructure for emerging artificial intelligence...