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US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Australian Watchdog Finds Crypto ATMs Plagued by Scams and Victims
Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has uncovered a troubling link between cryptocurrency ATMs and widespread scams, identifying 90 top users as either victims, money mules, or
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Markets Roar Back to Life as Mideast Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling
Global markets rallied, and oil prices tumbled 4% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The news marked a
Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel’s Occupation and Genocide
The Israel-Palestine conflict is not a dispute between equals. It is a story of a decades-long military occupation and the systematic dispossession of a people.
UK Watchdog Targets Google Search Dominance with Sweeping New Powers
Britain’s competition regulator is flexing its new muscles for the first time, taking direct aim at Google’s search monopoly. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir
Meta’s Aggressive AI Push Includes Failed Takeover, $14B Investment
Meta recently tried to acquire AI search startup Perplexity AI before pivoting to a massive $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, highlighting the company’s urgent
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch $417 Million Robotaxi Venture
China’s bike-sharing giant, Hellobike, is partnering with two other prominent companies, fintech leader Ant Group, and battery giant CATL, to launch a new robotaxi service.
Fed’s Waller Signals Possible July Rate Cut, Citing Labor Market Risks
In a significant departure from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, Governor Christopher Waller announced on Friday that a rate cut could be justified as early
Protests Grip Nairobi After Autopsy Contradicts Police in Activist’s Death
Protests have rocked Nairobi following the death of teacher and activist Albert Ojwang in police custody after an official autopsy directly contradicted the police’s initial
Markets Brace for Turmoil, Oil Prices Poised to Spike After US-Iran Strikes
Investors are bracing for a spike in oil prices and a knee-jerk rush to safety as global markets prepare to react to U.S. air strikes
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill
Ukraine Seizes Territory in Russia’s Kursk Region, Top Commander Reveals
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has revealed that his forces now control a 90-square-kilometer area within Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 10,000 Russian soldiers
Chinese Experts Warn US Against Revoking Chip Licenses for Allies
Chinese experts are blasting a potential U.S. move to revoke the operating licenses of key global chipmakers in China, calling it an illogical step that
China, Hong Kong Launch ‘Payment Connect’ to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Sending money between mainland China and Hong Kong just became much faster and easier. On Sunday, authorities officially launched “Payment Connect,” a new system that
China’s Long-Term Tech Focus Draws Global Investors
According to a top official from the World Economic Forum (WEF), China’s economic resilience stems from its long-term strategy of investing in technology and human
UN Chief Warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ After US Strikes on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning on Saturday, branding the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat
JPMorgan Boosts Investing Tools in Ambitious Push to Shed ‘Laggard’ Label
Once a laggard in the online investing game, JPMorgan Chase is now making an aggressive push to become a leader. The banking giant is rolling
Tesla Secures Major Battery Plant Deal in China Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant move that cuts through US-China trade tensions, Tesla has secured its first deal to build a massive grid-scale battery power plant in
Apple Eyes Perplexity AI in Bid to Supercharge Search, Catch Rivals
Apple is reportedly exploring a major move into the AI search space, with top executives considering an acquisition or partnership with the AI startup Perplexity.