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Musk-Trump split jeopardizes $22 billion in SpaceX contracts, shaking up the U.S. space initiative.
The dispute originated from Musk’s disapproval of Trump’s tax-cut and spending legislation that surfaced last week, quickly escalating. Trump criticized Musk during…
Japan’s early May export decline due to trade war disturbances.
Exports in automobiles, steel, and electronic components experienced declines, while imports of coal, non-ferrous metals, and crude oil increased, according to the…
US President Donald Trump takes aim at Musk’s government support and contracts as their rivalry escalates.
Trump’s declaration targets the core of Musk’s wealth. Musk’s companies, Tesla Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corp., have reaped benefits from federal contracts…
Nomura Securities International’s David Seif Claims Trump’s ‘Grand, Attractive Plan’ Could Lower the US Deficit
David Seif, Chief Economist of Developed Markets at Nomura Securities International, argues that the “Big, Beautiful Bill” — despite widespread worries — may actually…
Elon Musk Criticizes Donald Trump’s Major Spending Bill, Calling It ‘Harmful to America’s Finances’
“Contact your Senator, Contact your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT acceptable! KILL the BILL,” Musk expressed in a series of messages on his social media…
China’s service sector saw growth following a trade war ceasefire.
The Caixin China services purchasing managers’ index increased to 51.1 from the previous month’s 50.7, as reported by Caixin and S&P Global on Thursday, slightly…
Donald Trump issues executive order to prohibit travel from 12 nations, with limitations on seven additional countries.
The updated travel ban affects Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.…
Piyush Goyal Engages with Italian Business Executives in Milan Before Co-Chairing Meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister
Tomorrow, the Minister will co-chair the 22nd Session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) alongside Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and…
US Services Sector Shrinks for the First Time in Nearly a Year Due to Declining Demand
The ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.9 in May, down from 51.6 in April. A score below 50 indicates contraction. This reading is the lowest recorded in…
Turkey Supports Syria’s Military and Has No Plans for Immediate Withdrawal, Says Defence Minister
Turkey has established itself as a significant foreign ally of Syria’s newly formed government since rebels—some of whom were supported by Ankara for years—overthrew…
UK commits to supplying 100,000 drones to Ukraine by April 2026.
On Monday (June 2), the government approved an independently-created Strategic Defence Review that advocates for a more lethal, technology-oriented military to address…
Moderna to Evaluate New COVID Vaccine Compared to Placebo, According to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a post on X, Kennedy expressed his intention to “address those of you who have anxieties” regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s limited endorsement of…
US Job Openings Surged in April, Along with Increased Hiring
Available positions rose to 7.39 million from a revised 7.20 million in March, according to data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics published on Tuesday (June 3). The…
Spain terminates agreement for anti-tank missile production by Israeli subsidiary.
The cancellation impacts the license for 168 SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missile systems, valued at approximately 285 million euros ($325 million). These systems were expected…
Tariffs Must Not Obstruct Growth Between the US and India: Congressman Rich McCormick
“The less regulation and taxation we impose, including tariffs, the more beneficial it will be for both countries,” he asserted, advocating for a more transparent and…
Far-right figure Geert Wilders withdraws backing from the coalition government in the Netherlands.
This decision was prompted by conflicts over the country’s asylum plans and the government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, failing to endorse the proposed…
Trump urges hesitant GOP senators to support tax legislation.
The legislation, which narrowly passed the House last month, is confronted by resistance from both moderate and ultra-conservative senators in the Senate, where Trump…
Ukraine and Russia Gather in Turkey for Peace Talks, Minimal Expectations for Progress
Leading the Ukrainian delegation was Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, who was in Istanbul for the discussions, according to Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for the Ukrainian…
PM Modi Meets with President Palacios, Highlighting India and Paraguay’s Strong Partnership
During discussions held at Hyderabad House, Modi called for strengthened partnerships on matters like cybercrime, organized crime, and drug trafficking.
China’s growth projected at 4% by 2025 amid rising economic challenges: SBI Research
China’s established position as a global growth engine is facing significant challenges. A recent report from SBI Research reveals a stark forecast: the country’s GDP…
Bangladesh Initiates Trial of Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Who Was Removed from Office
The International Crimes Tribunal, based in Dhaka, has instructed investigators to bring Hasina, a former home minister, and a past police chief before the court on June…
Trump and Xi Expected to Discuss Minerals Trade Conflict Soon, Says Treasury’s Bessent
On Friday, President Trump accused China of breaching a deal with the U.S. that involved mutually reducing tariffs and trade barriers for key minerals.
Two Bridge Collapses Near Russia’s Border with Ukraine Result in Train Derailments and Casualties
The train’s engine and several cars derailed “following the failure of a span structure of the road bridge as a consequence of unauthorized interference in transport…
China criticizes US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for disparaging comments on the Indo-Pacific at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
China has taken issue with Hegseth referring to it as a threat in the Indo-Pacific, labeling his comments at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday as…
Catastrophic Flooding in Nigeria’s Mokwa Area Claims Over 150 Lives and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Heavy rainfall before dawn on Thursday, May 29, triggered severe flooding in Mokwa, located nearly 380 kilometers (236 miles) west of Abuja. This area serves as a…
Study Reveals Harvard’s Defense Projects Funded by the U.S. Reach $180 Million Recently
In April, the Trump administration announced a freeze on $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University. President Donald Trump stated his…
Pentagon Leader Cautions Against Approaching Chinese Threat, Urges Asian Allies to Increase Military Spending
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s key forum for defense leaders, military officials, and diplomats, Hegseth emphasized that the Indo-Pacific…
Trump and Putin Suggest US-Russia Trade Resurgence, Yet Hostile Business Climate Persists
However, following more than three years of conflict, President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of rekindling U.S.-Russia trade contingent on a peace…
Court of Appeals Upholds Restriction on Trump Administration’s Reduction of Federal Workforce
A divided three-judge panel of the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the downsizing could have far-reaching consequences on various systems, including food…
Savannah College of Art and Design Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection
The Savannah College of Art & Design has a honeybee as its school mascot. It’s a peculiar fun-fact about the university, one with a warm, even if a little saccharine…
Tornadoes and severe storms continue to threaten millions in the US
Tornadoes in spring are a fairly normal occurrence in an area encompassing northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and parts of Louisiana, Iowa, Nebraska and eastern…
