Beijing’s quest to rejuvenate business activity as it aims for a growth target of around five percent has faced considerable hurdles. The Chinese government recently expressed optimism about reaching this goal, yet it abstained from announcing additional stimulus measures during a recent press conference. This decision left investors feeling disillusioned…

In Austin, Texas, a significant protest took place just days before the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, where nearly 200 anti-Israel demonstrators gathered near City Hall. This event is part of a weeklong series of protests aimed at expressing solidarity with Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran,…

The European Commission, under the leadership of President Ursula Von der Leyen, is currently facing scrutiny regarding its management of Covid-19 vaccine procurement deals, particularly in relation to private communications with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is set to hear a pivotal case on November…

A recent poll conducted by Langer Research Associates and PORI (Public Opinion Research Israel) reveals that a significant majority of Israelis favor former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The survey, which was carried out between September 8 and September 22 among…

President Lula da Silva of Brazil has made a strong call to action regarding the rise of online sports betting in the country, labeling it a potential “disease” affecting urban and economically vulnerable populations. Since the legalization of online sports betting in 2018, there has been a staggering surge in…

Ethiopia’s parliament has approved the appointment of Taye Astike Selassie as the new president, succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman to hold the position in the country. Taye Astike, who served as the foreign minister since February, has stepped into a largely ceremonial role amid ongoing political complexities. In Ethiopia’s…

Antisemitism has witnessed a dramatic rise in the United States, particularly following the terrorist attacks orchestrated by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023. According to a press release from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), incidents of antisemitism increased by over 200 percent during the year leading up to the one-year…

The ongoing conflict initiated by the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 has led to an unprecedented rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the United States. According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the reported number of anti-Semitic occurrences has soared to over 10,000 in just one year, marking more than…

In a move to establish a competitive edge in the satellite internet sector, China has initiated the launch of its own constellation of internet satellites, dubbed Qianfan, or “Thousand Sails.” This development raises significant concerns within the astronomical community, particularly due to the substantial brightness of the newly deployed satellites.…

Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” has resurfaced in the arms trade landscape just two years after his highly publicized prisoner exchange for WNBA player Brittney Griner in December 2022. The deal saw him released from a 25-year sentence in the U.S. for…

The recent loss of a Russian S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) drone over the weekend in eastern Ukraine has significant implications for both Moscow and Western intelligence. The cause of the crash remains unclear, but it has been widely speculated to be a potential accident involving friendly fire or a deliberate downing…