U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei Suppliers Reuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Is the Elite Vehicles Act a Threat to Affordable Electric Cars in the US? There are Senate and presidential elections in the U.S. this year. As confirmed by Trump’s presidency, candidates incite the emotions of specific regional voters with catchy phrases. This time, the Detroit News reported that the Republican Party is introducing the Elite Vehicles Act, which significantly eliminates benefits equivalent to inflation reduction. Senator John Barrasso, a […]
Kim Jong Un Sends Letter to Putin Congratulating Him on Fifth Term Inauguration On May 7th at noon, Russian President Vladimir Putin held his fifth inauguration ceremony for a six- ...
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to China A former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Ex-Pentagon Official: US Should Shift Focus from North Korea to China Elbridge Colby, former Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. /Marathon Init ...
Brazil's Flood Crisis: 85 Lives Lost, 130 Missing in Devastating Floods On May 6th, Reuters reported that a series of heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Gra ...
Standing Ground: United States Among Countries Who Refuse to Attend Putin’s Inauguration The United States and most European Union (EU) member countries plan not to attend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration. However, some countries, including France, intend to attend, suggesting a division among Western nations in their diplomatic policies towards Russia. According to Reuters, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on the 6th (local time), “We do […]
China's Global Power Play: Africa's Minerals in the Crosshair As China solidifies its cooperative relationships with African nations, they are trying to secure a supply chain for crucial mineral supply networks. While major Western countries, including the United States, strive to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals such as rare earth and cobalt, China has long been establishing roots and expanding its […]
Tesla Pulls the Plug on Rapid Charging Division Amid EV Sales Slump Due to declining electric vehicle sales, Tesla has shut down the division responsible for its rapid charging stations. The company will continue to operate but is expected to curb new investments, prioritizing enhancing the operation rate of existing facilities for the time being. As of the end of March, Tesla had approximately 60,000 rapid chargers […]
Caught Amidst the Fire: Child Victims of the Ongoing Gaza Conflict On the 6th, when the Israeli military asked 100,000 residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to the western Mediterranean coast or north to Khan Yunis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that many children in Rafah would be particularly at risk. According to CNN, Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, pointed out in a […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia Crisis North Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Engaged Wisconsin Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with 5th Grader A female teacher in the U.S., who is only three months away from her wedding, has been found to have an inappropriate relationship with her elementary school student, causing an uproar in the local parent community. According to the New York Post, a female elementary school teacher in Wisconsin was recently arrested on charges of […]
Putin's Power Play: A New Tsar in Modern Russia Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has a dream of a 30-year reign and is set to embark on his next six-year term on the 7th (local time). Having scored a record-high approval rating of 87% in March, securing his fifth term, he can potentially run for office until 2030, edging closer to a lifetime […]
Warren Buffett Shares Insights on AI, Apple, and Berkshire's Future “I don’t just hope you can come next year. I hope I can be there too.” The 93-year-old Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, concluded the Q&A session at the annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4 with this joke, drawing laughter from investors. This year’s shareholders’ meeting was the first to be […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians' Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over Gaza Türkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
Tel Aviv Under Fire: Iraqi Militant Group Targets Israeli Capital for the First Time Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group known as the Islamic Resistance launched several missile attacks toward Israel on the 2nd (local time). According to the sources, the group carried out the attack using multiple cruise missiles, and it was the first time they targeted Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Along with this, […]
U.S. Oil Reserves at Highest Since February, Prices Recover On the 2nd (local time), oil prices partially recovered losses after the US crude oil inventory significantly increased, boosting supply. July Brent crude traded at the $84 per barrel line, the lowest since mid-March, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose above $80. Commodity prices, including oil, became more attractive as the dollar value plummeted after […]
Gunfire at Columbia University Amid Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests Amid over 2000 arrests due to pro-Palestinian protests across universities in the United States, AP reported on May 2nd (local time) that police fired a gun while suppressing a protest at Columbia University. The office of Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney in New York, announced that the police fired a gun inside Hamilton Hall […]
Brazil's Deadly Dengue Fever Crisis Worst Year on Record Brazil has reported record numbers of deaths and infections from dengue fever. Although the country’s Ministry of Health reports that the spread of the disease has slowed recently, there is still concern that the number of infections and deaths could continue to increase. According to official data released by the Ministry of Health on the […]
U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei Suppliers Reuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Is the Elite Vehicles Act a Threat to Affordable Electric Cars in the US? There are Senate and presidential elections in the U.S. this year. As confirmed by Trump’s presidency, candidates incite the emotions of specific regional voters with catchy phrases. This time, the Detroit News reported that the Republican Party is introducing the Elite Vehicles Act, which significantly eliminates benefits equivalent to inflation reduction. Senator John Barrasso, a […]
Kim Jong Un Sends Letter to Putin Congratulating Him on Fifth Term Inauguration On May 7th at noon, Russian President Vladimir Putin held his fifth inauguration ceremony for a six- ...
Shift in U.S. Military Strategy: From North Korea to China A former U.S. Department of Defense official, who is being mentioned as a potential candidate f ...
Ex-Pentagon Official: US Should Shift Focus from North Korea to China Elbridge Colby, former Under Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development. /Marathon Init ...
Brazil's Flood Crisis: 85 Lives Lost, 130 Missing in Devastating Floods On May 6th, Reuters reported that a series of heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Gra ...
Standing Ground: United States Among Countries Who Refuse to Attend Putin’s Inauguration The United States and most European Union (EU) member countries plan not to attend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration. However, some countries, including France, intend to attend, suggesting a division among Western nations in their diplomatic policies towards Russia. According to Reuters, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on the 6th (local time), “We do […]
China's Global Power Play: Africa's Minerals in the Crosshair As China solidifies its cooperative relationships with African nations, they are trying to secure a supply chain for crucial mineral supply networks. While major Western countries, including the United States, strive to reduce their dependence on China for critical minerals such as rare earth and cobalt, China has long been establishing roots and expanding its […]
Tesla Pulls the Plug on Rapid Charging Division Amid EV Sales Slump Due to declining electric vehicle sales, Tesla has shut down the division responsible for its rapid charging stations. The company will continue to operate but is expected to curb new investments, prioritizing enhancing the operation rate of existing facilities for the time being. As of the end of March, Tesla had approximately 60,000 rapid chargers […]
Caught Amidst the Fire: Child Victims of the Ongoing Gaza Conflict On the 6th, when the Israeli military asked 100,000 residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to the western Mediterranean coast or north to Khan Yunis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that many children in Rafah would be particularly at risk. According to CNN, Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, pointed out in a […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia Crisis North Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Engaged Wisconsin Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with 5th Grader A female teacher in the U.S., who is only three months away from her wedding, has been found to have an inappropriate relationship with her elementary school student, causing an uproar in the local parent community. According to the New York Post, a female elementary school teacher in Wisconsin was recently arrested on charges of […]
Putin's Power Play: A New Tsar in Modern Russia Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has a dream of a 30-year reign and is set to embark on his next six-year term on the 7th (local time). Having scored a record-high approval rating of 87% in March, securing his fifth term, he can potentially run for office until 2030, edging closer to a lifetime […]
Warren Buffett Shares Insights on AI, Apple, and Berkshire's Future “I don’t just hope you can come next year. I hope I can be there too.” The 93-year-old Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, concluded the Q&A session at the annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4 with this joke, drawing laughter from investors. This year’s shareholders’ meeting was the first to be […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians' Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over Gaza Türkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
Tel Aviv Under Fire: Iraqi Militant Group Targets Israeli Capital for the First Time Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group known as the Islamic Resistance launched several missile attacks toward Israel on the 2nd (local time). According to the sources, the group carried out the attack using multiple cruise missiles, and it was the first time they targeted Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Along with this, […]
U.S. Oil Reserves at Highest Since February, Prices Recover On the 2nd (local time), oil prices partially recovered losses after the US crude oil inventory significantly increased, boosting supply. July Brent crude traded at the $84 per barrel line, the lowest since mid-March, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose above $80. Commodity prices, including oil, became more attractive as the dollar value plummeted after […]
Gunfire at Columbia University Amid Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests Amid over 2000 arrests due to pro-Palestinian protests across universities in the United States, AP reported on May 2nd (local time) that police fired a gun while suppressing a protest at Columbia University. The office of Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney in New York, announced that the police fired a gun inside Hamilton Hall […]
Brazil's Deadly Dengue Fever Crisis Worst Year on Record Brazil has reported record numbers of deaths and infections from dengue fever. Although the country’s Ministry of Health reports that the spread of the disease has slowed recently, there is still concern that the number of infections and deaths could continue to increase. According to official data released by the Ministry of Health on the […]
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