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Orbán Viktor: the restructuring of the power relations in the whole of Europe is taking place
Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, stated that Europe is experiencing a “war psychosis” and is drifting towards war each day. Orbán emphasized that it is essential for the voice of peace to compete with the power of the voice of war...
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The Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse effect is spreading around the world, affecting startup companies across the globe
More than 100 founders and CEOs are now writing to the UK Chancellor pleading for help, after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led to a significant cash crunch for startups globally.
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Xi Jinping and His Wife Meet with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk at Yangyuan Hall of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in a warm atmosphere.
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Is Gold the Ultimate Safe Haven Asset in Times of Uncertainty?
Exploring the Surging Demand for Gold: Why Investors Are Turning to Safe Haven Assets Amidst Global Uncertainty and Economic Turmoil
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China's top tech firms, including Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, NetEase, and JD.com, are developing their own versions of Open AI's AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT
This comes after ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft, became the fastest-growing consumer app in history since its launch in November.
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WHO's Tedros says we "must prepare" for a potential H5N1 human bird flu pandemic
China has declined the US's request for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to speak with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe after the US Air Force shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, according to the Pentagon
The US Defense Department made the request after the shootdown took place on Saturday, but the People's Republic of China declined it.
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China is opening up for foreign investors.
China has issued a flurry of approvals for foreign financial companies looking to expand into the country as Beijing seeks to boost investor confidence after abruptly ending years of pandemic restrictions.
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Peace Economy vs. War Economy: Xi Jinping & Biden visit Saudi Arabia. MBS welcome both, differently
Leader of China and US President experienced contrasting welcomes in visits only five months apart. While Xi Jinping is considered as a leader, and as a long term strategic partner with mutual interest, Biden is what it is: a politician ...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
New electric vehicle charging service eliminates waiting times
North Korea's capital experiences a significant construction boom with the development of a new city district dubbed 'Pyonghattan'.
Vox Populi confronts Justin Trudeau at Davos over vaccination policies
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki ENDS support for Ukrainian citizens:
The mayor of Rotherham in Britain
One day after ex-Prince Andrew's arrest, British police are searching his former home, while U.K. lawmakers will consider introducing legislation to remove him from the line of royal succession
Vandana Shiva reminding the world that Bill Gates did not invent anything.
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni highlights record employment and economic growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz Re-elected as CDU Leader, Opposes AfD Influence
Majority of Americans Say Trump’s Deportation Effort Has Gone Too Far
Concerns Mount Over Potential Saudi Uranium Enrichment in Prospective US Nuclear Accord
UK Confirms Preferential U.S. Trading Terms Will Continue After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
U.S. and U.K. to Hold Talks on Diego Garcia as Iran Objects to Potential Military Use
The Impact of U.S. Sanctions on Cuba's Humanitarian Crisis: A Tightening Noose
Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
Justice Department Faces Strain as White House Intensifies Focus on Voter Integrity
Trump Executive Order on Glyphosate Sparks Sharp Backlash From MAHA Health Coalition
Bipartisan Governors Highlight Productive Dialogue Despite White House Meeting Rift
Washington State Gas Prices Climb Sharply to Become Among the Nation’s Highest
Washington Commanders Face Defensive Reckoning as Offseason Begins
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Urges Dialogue and Shared Commitment Amid Internal Disagreements
Washington Marks George Washington’s Birthday With National Mall Commemorations
United Kingdom Denies U.S. Access to Military Base for Potential Iran Strike
UK Government Considers Law to Remove Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
UK ‘Working Closely with US’ to Assess Impact of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Two teens arrested in France for alleged terror plot.
United States Signals Preference for Streamlined NATO Summit Format, Questions Expanded Indo-Pacific Participation
Australia Grants Alcoa Forest-Clearing Exemption Linked to U.S. Critical Minerals Partnership
US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
Federal Reserve Acknowledges Unusual ‘Rate Check’ After White House Contact, Dollar Slides
High-Profile Guest List Fuels Speculation Ahead of White House State Dinner
Global Counsel, Advisory Firm Co-Founded by Lord Mandelson, Enters Administration After Client Exodus
White House Authorizes Expanded ICE Detentions for Refugee ‘Rescreening’ Effort
Trump-Allied Commission Fast-Tracks Approval of Controversial White House Ballroom Expansion
US Office of Personnel Management launches ‘Tech Force’ with tech leaders to train elite coders
London High Court dispute over Ricardo Salinas’s $400mn Elektra share-backed bitcoin loan
U.S. Bolsters Military Presence as President Trump Signals Readiness to Confront Iran
U.S. Posts Record Goods Trade Deficit Even as Trump’s Tariff Strategy Reshapes Supply Chains
Trump Administration Unveils Plan for New Global Health Body Following WHO Withdrawal
New Homeland Security Memo Details Expanded Refugee Detention for Additional Security Screening
Dean Philip Parker Meets Wisconsin Lawmakers in Washington to Advance Academic and Policy Partnerships
Tech Giants Build Parallel Power Networks to Sustain Explosive Growth of U.S. Data Centers
Qatar and Saudi Arabia Each Commit One Billion Dollars to President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative
Trump Reasserts Opposition to UK Chagos Islands Proposal, Urges Stronger Strategic Alignment
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
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