Hong Kong stocks plummeted to a six-week low on Thursday as investors shifted away from the market in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.5% to 22,849.81, its lowest level since February 20. The decline was not unique to Hong Kong, with global markets experiencing similar losses. Japan’s … Read more
Finland has announced plans to increase its defense spending to a minimum of 3 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029, citing concerns over Russia’s military development and the changing security environment in Europe. The decision was made after Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen proposed it to Finland’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy. The … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on most countries, including a group of remote islands inhabited by penguins and polar bears. Heard Island and McDonald Islands, a Norwegian archipelago in the Southern Ocean, became a trending topic after being included in the list of targeted territories due to their import taxes under Trump’s plan. … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Brussels this week, navigating treacherous waters as allies express deep concern over the Trump administration’s rekindled interest in Russia and its escalating rhetoric against long-standing transatlantic partners. The US readiness to draw closer to Russian leader Vladimir Putin amid a ceasefire effort … Read more
US stocks plummeted after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports, sparking concerns over the impact on global trade and the economy. The 10% tariff on imported goods and higher levies on products from 60 countries deemed “bad actors” triggered a broad selloff in stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling almost 3%. … Read more
Four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania have been bid farewell by thousands of people, including Lithuanian leaders and the US military. The four soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, were on a tactical training exercise when their vehicle went missing a week ago. The bodies were finally … Read more
A recent experiment on the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully produced miso paste, making it the first food deliberately fermented outside Earth. The “space miso” had a similar umami flavor to traditional miso but with a stronger roasted and nutty taste. Researchers from MIT and Denmark sent cooked soybean paste to the ISS in … Read more
A measles outbreak in 19 states has infected nearly 500 people, including eight in California. While many think that getting infected with the virus confers benefits on the immune system, doctors say this is not true. Instead, measles destroys the memory cells that provide resistance against other bugs and viruses. Even a mild case of … Read more
A pink moon will be visible in the skies of Iowa on Saturday, April 12, at 7:22 p.m. The term “pink moon” originates from moss pink flowers, also known as wild ground phlox, which bloom in early spring. This month’s full moon is considered a micromoon due to its proximity to Earth and will appear … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are eagerly awaiting news on Aaron Rodgers’ potential signing, but the waiting game continues almost a month into the new league year. Former teammate Ben Roethlisberger weighs in on the speculation, suggesting that Rodgers might still be holding out for Minnesota. According to Roethlisberger, Rodgers is likely waiting for Minnesota to make … Read more