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South Korean President Survives Impeachment Over Martial Law Controversy

By The Financial District

Dec 81 min read

South Korean President Survives Impeachment Over Martial Law Controversy

South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided an opposition-led impeachment attempt on Saturday.

Officials Confirm: Chinese Hackers Stole Large Volumes Of U.S. Phone Data

By The Financial District

Dec 71 min read

Officials Confirm: Chinese Hackers Stole Large Volumes Of U.S. Phone Data

A Chinese hacking campaign that infiltrated U.S. telecommunications companies to spy on the texts and calls of American citizens is...

U.S. Announces $725 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine

By The Financial District

Dec 61 min read

U.S. Announces $725 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine

The United States recently unveiled a $725 million military assistance package for Ukraine, including counter-drone systems and munitions...

Social Democrats Win Romania’s Parliamentary Election

By The Financial District

Dec 61 min read

Social Democrats Win Romania’s Parliamentary Election

Romania's future parliament and government will maintain the country’s strong pro-EU, pro-NATO, and pro-Ukraine stance despite a surge by...

French Solons Kick Out Prime Minister Barnier

By The Financial District

Dec 61 min read

French Solons Kick Out Prime Minister Barnier

In a historic upheaval, French lawmakers have voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government after just three months in power.

Mexican President Rebukes Trump’s Immigration Claim

By The Financial District

Dec 41 min read

Mexican President Rebukes Trump’s Immigration Claim

President-elect Donald Trump declared victory in curbing illegal immigration through Mexico after speaking with the country's president.

Georgia Protests Spread As PM Freezes Talks On Joining EU

By The Financial District

Dec 32 min read

Georgia Protests Spread As PM Freezes Talks On Joining EU

Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth consecutive night on Sunday, with signs of opposition spreading nationwide following...

Chinese Hackers Preparing For Major Conflict With U.S., Says Official

By The Financial District

Dec 31 min read

Chinese Hackers Preparing For Major Conflict With U.S., Says Official

A top U.S. cybersecurity official has warned that Chinese-linked hackers are mobilizing in preparation for a potential conflict with the US.

Japan’s Minority Government Faces Budget And Reform Challenges In Extra Diet Session

By The Financial District

Dec 31 min read

Japan’s Minority Government Faces Budget And Reform Challenges In Extra Diet Session

Japan’s parliament began an extraordinary 24-day session to address a supplementary budget and revisions to political funds laws, marking...

Australia Withdraws Misinformation Bill Labeled As "Censorship"

By The Financial District

Nov 291 min read

Australia Withdraws Misinformation Bill Labeled As "Censorship"

The Australian government has withdrawn a proposed bill that would have empowered a media watchdog to monitor digital platforms and...

Russia Fires General For False Claims About Progress In Ukraine

By The Financial District

Nov 291 min read

Russia Fires General For False Claims About Progress In Ukraine

Russia has dismissed a senior military commander for allegedly making false claims about the progress of its war effort in eastern...

Crisis-Plagued Britain Paid $91 Million For King Charles’ Coronation

By The Financial District

Nov 281 min read

Crisis-Plagued Britain Paid $91 Million For King Charles’ Coronation

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in May 2023 cost British taxpayers £72 million ($91 million), a sum some have deemed...

Support For Japan’s PM Ishiba Plunges To 31% Amid Minority Government

By The Financial District

Nov 281 min read

Support For Japan’s PM Ishiba Plunges To 31% Amid Minority Government

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet has dropped sharply to 31%, while disapproval has risen to 50%.

COP29 Secures Carbon Credit Deal In Azerbaijan

By The Financial District

Nov 271 min read

COP29 Secures Carbon Credit Deal In Azerbaijan

Negotiators at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan finalized a carbon credit agreement after nearly a decade of deliberations.

House Passes Controversial Bill Expanding Trump’s Powers

By The Financial District

Nov 271 min read

House Passes Controversial Bill Expanding Trump’s Powers

The GOP-controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill that could provide President-elect Donald Trump with sweeping new powers to...

Mexico Modifies Laws To Phase Out Chinese Components

By The Financial District

Nov 261 min read

Mexico Modifies Laws To Phase Out Chinese Components

In response to allegations that Mexico serves as a conduit for Chinese parts into North America, the Mexican government is making...

Texas Governor Orders State Agencies To Divest From China

By The Financial District

Nov 261 min read

Texas Governor Orders State Agencies To Divest From China

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to divest their assets in China and halt any new investments, citing financial and...

Rights Activists Urge North Korean Soldiers Fighting In Ukraine To Abandon Putin

By The Financial District

Nov 261 min read

Rights Activists Urge North Korean Soldiers Fighting In Ukraine To Abandon Putin

Human rights activists have issued an open letter urging North Korean troops in Russia to cease supporting the Kremlin's "unjustifiable"...

Thai Court Dismisses Case Against Thaksin, PM’s Daughter Relieved

By The Financial District

Nov 251 min read

Thai Court Dismisses Case Against Thaksin, PM’s Daughter Relieved

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed a petition against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Gallant, And Hamas Commander

By The Financial District

Nov 251 min read

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu, Gallant, And Hamas Commander

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister...

Lutnick's China Ties Under Scrutiny After Trump Nomination for Commerce Secretary

By The Financial District

Nov 251 min read

Lutnick's China Ties Under Scrutiny After Trump Nomination for Commerce Secretary

Investment banker Howard Lutnick’s financial ties to China have drawn criticism following his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump...

Gaetz Withdrawal Marks Trump’s Crushing Defeat

By The Financial District

Nov 252 min read

Gaetz Withdrawal Marks Trump’s Crushing Defeat

Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for Attorney General just one day after meeting with senators on Capitol Hill.

Finland, Lithuania Confirm Undersea Data Cables Severed

By The Financial District

Nov 241 min read

Finland, Lithuania Confirm Undersea Data Cables Severed

Undersea data cables connecting Finland to Germany and Lithuania to Sweden were damaged in separate incidents raising concerns about...

Putin Warns U.S. With Revised Nuclear Doctrine

By The Financial District

Nov 221 min read

Putin Warns U.S. With Revised Nuclear Doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine on November 19, 2024, significantly lowering the threshold for...

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