Germany’s military spending has long been a topic of debate, with critics pointing to decades of underinvestment. However, under Presumptive Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the country is shifting its focus towards strengthening its armed forces. Merz recently passed a major reform to Germany’s constitutional debt brake, unlocking billions of euros in funding for the Bundeswehr. The … Read more
Samsung Electronics Co.’s co-Chief Executive Officer Han Jong-Hee has passed away at the age of 63 due to a cardiac arrest episode. According to a spokesperson, he suffered the heart attack and subsequently died on Tuesday. Han Jong-Hee played a significant role in transforming Samsung into the world’s top electronics company. He is survived by … Read more
Comedian Conan O’Brien received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a high-profile event held under US President Donald Trump’s leadership of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, sparking commentary on the administration and its impact on the institution. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3rn5d8rryno
Ripple (XRP) investors have been celebrating after a US judge ruled in their favor last July. The ruling stated that XRP was not a security for retail sales but was for institutional ones. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appealed the decision. The SEC dropped its appeal last week, ending the case. This news … Read more
The Severance season 2 finale has left fans reeling with its mind-bending twist. While opinions may vary, one question stands out: who is in the right between Innie Mark and Outie Mark? Both characters made understandable decisions based on their situation. Outie Mark’s choice to lie about his intentions to continue the integration program was … Read more
Holly Crawford, a mother of two from Charlotte, beat colon cancer at age 37 after being diagnosed with the disease. She recently spoke about her battle in an interview, sharing her experience and the importance of early detection. Crawford was initially unaware of the symptoms, which led to a series of doctor visits and blood … Read more
Lindsey Vonn, a world-class skier, proved that age is just a number by finishing second in the super-G event at the World Cup finals on Sunday. At 40 years old, she became the oldest woman to make a World Cup podium. Vonn’s impressive performance was not unexpected, given her experience and determination. She has won … Read more
Elizabeth Olsen, 36, has confirmed that she will not be reprising her role as Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlet Witch in upcoming movies ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. The actress stated that her decision stems from a desire to make choices outside of Marvel that align with her own personal taste. Olsen expressed appreciation for the … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis. Less than 13% of the 11 million people in need were receiving assistance before January, with an alarming increase in cholera cases due to poor sanitation. The situation has deteriorated further, and civilians are struggling. Regional leaders have expressed concerns about sustaining military … Read more
Turkish investors and Wall Street analysts gathered for a discussion on Wednesday, expecting to hear about Turkey’s improving stability. Instead, they were shocked when the Turkish lira plummeted against the US dollar, triggered by the detention of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This unexpected development occurred during a meeting assembled by Deutsche Bank AG and clients … Read more