US stocks slipped on Friday, but Asian markets rose amid optimism about a Japan-US trade deal. The deal aims to ease tensions between the two economic superpowers and reduce tariffs imposed by President Trump. The news lifted Tokyo and other Asian markets, with Seoul, Bangkok, and Taipei also gaining ground. However, Shanghai edged down due … Read more
A federal judge has declined to block deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act, concluding he lacks the authority to issue a nationwide order. The decision comes as the Trump administration’s plans to deport Venezuelan migrants using this wartime authority are being challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The Supreme Court had previously … Read more
WrestleMania 41 is just two days away from taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The match card for the grand event has been finalized, and fans can now look forward to which stars will be competing on night one of the double-header. Here’s a breakdown of the scheduled matches: The night before … Read more
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed its seventh dengue case this year, with the latest one being a travel-related case on Oahu. This brings the total number of cases in the state to seven, with six more reported on Oahu and one on Maui. According to health officials, the affected individual was exposed to … Read more
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies, alleging they are involved in the production of advanced Iskander missiles, a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused China of supplying weapons to Russia. The move comes as Ukraine and its allies seek to hold Beijing accountable for any support it may be providing to Moscow during … Read more
US President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on allies and trading partners in response to “reciprocal” measures, drawing comparisons with China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia. This comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping embarks on a historic visit to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. The coincidence is striking, as it marks the … Read more
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, tasked by Donald Trump to handle negotiations with Iran and Russia, has proven himself to be cluelessly out of his depth. Witkoff’s first task was to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas, but he was duped into authorizing direct talks without Qatar’s mediation. Witkoff’s handling of the Iranian nuclear programme has … Read more
Power has been restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico, with an estimated 98.8% of customers having their electricity back on, according to LUMA Energy’s latest update. The power company reported that almost 1.5 million people are now connected, representing 98.8% of its total customer base. LUMA Energy stated that it has met its initial … Read more
The world’s vulnerability tracking system is fragmenting, with the US government discontinuing funding for MITRE, the organization behind the widely used Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. This has led to the emergence of alternative systems, including the EUVD (European Union Vulnerability Database), which has been developed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sharp increases in tariffs have sparked global uncertainty, weakening the world economy and pushing up inflation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that these tariffs will slow down global growth but not cause a worldwide recession. In its latest projections, set to be released next week, the IMF expects global economic … Read more