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Man dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York

A man died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, prompting an investigation by local authorities and expressions of condolences from UN officials. The New York City Police Department said officers responded to an emergency call near the......

US reduces military presence in Nigeria while maintaining intelligence cooperation

The United States has scaled back its military presence in Nigeria following the completion of a major counterterrorism operation, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence cooperation with Nigerian security forces. The announcement signals a shift from direct operational involvement to continued......

Germany defends military spending record ahead of NATO summit after Trump criticism

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just......

Spotify removes artificial streams after betting-driven manipulation of US chart rankings

Spotify has taken action after uncovering a large-scale manipulation scheme that artificially inflated a song’s streaming numbers, raising concerns over the growing intersection between digital music charts and prediction-market betting platforms. The platform removed more than 500,000 fake streams......

Wall Street Week Ahead: investors turn to fed signals and early earnings as tech volatility returns

Investors are heading into a crucial week on Wall Street, with attention focused on monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve and early corporate earnings reports that could set the tone for the upcoming U.S. reporting season, as recent volatility in technology stocks continues to weigh on sentiment. Market......

NATO Leaders head to Ankara seeking unity as defence spending takes center stage

NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week for a high-stakes summit focused on reinforcing alliance unity, increasing European defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges and changing U.S. priorities. The two-day gathering will bring together U.S. President......

US eases fishing regulations to boost seafood industry, says White House

The United States is easing regulatory restrictions on its commercial fishing industry, including expanding access to a key scallop fishing area off the New England coast, as part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic seafood production. The announcement was made by White House trade and manufacturing......

JetZero advances blended-wing Aircraft project in Mojave desert to challenge Airbus and Boeing

A California-based aerospace startup, JetZero, is advancing development of a novel aircraft design in the Mojave Desert, aiming to compete directly with industry giants Airbus and Boeing in the commercial aviation market. The company is building a full-scale demonstrator aircraft that could ultimately......

U.S. House Committee alleges South Korea discriminated against coupang in interim report

A U.S. House Judiciary Committee interim report has accused South Korean authorities of systematically discriminating against U.S.-listed e-commerce company Coupang, alleging that regulatory scrutiny intensified following a data breach at the company in 2025. The report argues that the treatment of......

Trump to debut New Air Force One on Theodore Roosevelt Museum dedication trip

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to travel to North Dakota on Wednesday to attend the dedication of a museum honoring former President Theodore Roosevelt, an event that will also mark the anticipated public debut of a newly refurbished presidential aircraft designated to serve as Air Force One. The......

Citi cuts Bitcoin and ether price targets as ETF outflows weigh on crypto outlook

Citigroup has sharply lowered its 12-month price forecasts for Bitcoin and Ether, citing weakening investor demand, persistent outflows from cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and continued delays in U.S. digital asset legislation. In a research note published Tuesday, the bank reduced its......

Trump’s ‘Freedom Trucks’ tour US for 250th Anniversary, blending Patriotism, religion and AI exhibits

A fleet of six “Freedom Trucks” launched across the United States this week as part of celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary, presenting a traveling exhibition that blends historical storytelling, religious messaging and artificial intelligence-generated displays. The......

US moves toward USMCA exit process, triggering long-term countdown for North American trade pact

The United States is preparing to formally initiate a long-term withdrawal process from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a move that would trigger a decade-long countdown toward the potential end of one of the world’s largest free trade zones. According to the reported plan, the U.S.......

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