European Union President Ursula von der Leyen has urged member states to cooperate on buying weapons as the US retreats from Europe. The Commission aims to create an EU-wide market for defense equipment by 2030, citing the need for reliable supply chains in times of crisis. A €150 billion fund will support countries’ defense spending, … Read more
Gold prices surged to a record high above $3,030 an ounce as tensions in the Middle East and concerns over a slowing US economy pushed investors towards safe-haven assets. The rise in gold prices was driven by airstrikes launched by Israel across Gaza, which killed hundreds of people, shattering a nearly two-month ceasefire. Traders also … Read more
Samsung Electronics has announced that it will begin rolling out its new One UI 7 operating system on April 7, bringing a bold new design and AI-driven features to Galaxy devices. The update will start with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Z Flip6, before gradually expanding to other Galaxy smartphones and tablets. … Read more
Prince Harry’s immigration records have been made public amid a court battle between the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, and the US Department of Homeland Security. The records show that Prince Harry did not receive favorable treatment in obtaining his US visa. The documents, released after the Heritage Foundation filed a Freedom of Information … Read more
NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams are returning to Earth after a prolonged nine-month stay in space, breaking their original one-week mission. The extended time in microgravity has led to various health changes, including muscle mass loss, bone loss, and vision problems. In microgravity, astronauts experience a 1-1.5% monthly decrease in mineral … Read more
The European Union is considering doubling its military aid to Ukraine to 40 billion euros ($43 billion) this year, according to a discussion paper by the bloc’s diplomatic service. The proposal, seen by Reuters, also suggests that each EU country should contribute “in line with its economic weight” to the effort. In light of uncertain … Read more
The Google Pixel Tablet has never been more affordable, thanks to a significant price drop that brings the device to an all-time low. With its sleek design and powerful hardware, this Android tablet is now an attractive option for anyone looking to upgrade their mobile computing experience. Key features of the Google Pixel Tablet include … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a new proposal, ReArm Europe, aiming to boost defence spending in the bloc over the next four years, with a potential €800 billion injection into the defence sector. The plan includes a joint Task Force with Ukraine and a European Military Sales Mechanism to strengthen Europe’s … Read more
The European Union is preparing for a scenario in which the conclusions of this week’s summit on Ukraine could be adopted without Hungary’s support. A senior EU official, speaking anonymously, confirmed that there is a disagreement with one EU member state and that 26 states could approve the text on their own. Hungary’s opposition to … Read more
Israel launched a series of air strikes against Hamas in Gaza, breaching a two-month-old fragile ceasefire. The Israeli government claims the attacks targeted Hamas leaders and their families but did so at night when the truce was still in place. This move has raised concerns that Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, may be planning another … Read more