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Indonesian Bonds Attract $1.2 Billion as Yields Rise

Indonesia's bonds are on track for their largest monthly inflow in over a year, with investors drawn to higher yields. The country has attra…

China's Manufacturing Surges on Tech Demand

China's factory activity expanded faster than expected in June, driven by a surge in tech exports. The official purchasing managers' index r…

One Big Win and Three Defeats for Trump in Dramatic Supreme Court Day

The US Supreme Court handed down several key decisions on its penultimate day, resulting in a mixed day for Donald Trump. The court ruled on…

US Nuclear Talks Team Heads to Qatar

The US technical team responsible for nuclear negotiations with Iran has left Switzerland for Qatar, according to US Special Envoy Steve Wit…

Hezbollah Drone Threat to Israel Grows

A recent study warns that Hezbollah's increasing use of explosive drones poses a significant threat to Israel's defence system. The study wa…

US Central Command Chief Meets Lebanese Leaders

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, met senior officials in Israel and Lebanon during a recent Middle East trip. The visit come…

Recursive Self-Improvement: Human Ability to Thrive in AI Era

The news is filled with warnings about AI, with the latest concern being recursive self-improvement, or RSI. AI systems are improving themse…

Supreme Court Backs Late Mail-in Ballots

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi law allowing mailed ballots to be counted if received within five business days of Election Da…

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Trump Slams and Praises Supreme Court Decisions

The US Supreme Court issued a mixed batch of rulings on Monday, prompting President Donald Trump to take to social media to express his view…

Maternity Review Falls Short on Systemic Racism

England's maternity and neonatal services have faced numerous reviews due to inadequacies. The latest, the Amos review, has made recommendat…

Democratic States Sue Over Medicaid Work Requirements

Half of US states are taking the Trump administration to court over new Medicaid rules that include work requirements. The states argue that…

Trump Says Communism Greater Threat than 9/11 and Pearl Harbor

US President Donald Trump made the claim on Monday while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office. He was asked about New York Mayor Bill de…

Street Casinos and Gaming Machines Face £460m Tax Hike

The UK's high streets have seen a surge in adult gaming centres in recent years, sparking concerns among policymakers. A thinktank has disco…

Trump Can't Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Supreme Court Rules

The US Supreme Court has decided that President Trump cannot immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The court's ruling was mad…

States Can Count Late Mail-in Ballots, Supreme Court Rules

The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge led by Republicans to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The decision applies …

Qatar Slams Israeli Incursion into Southern Syria

Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's military incursion into Syria's Quneitra and Deraa on Monday, denouncing it as a breach of inter…

Millions Lost to Enigmatic Traders

Susquehanna Investment Group, a US financial firm, claims it lost millions due to mysterious traders allegedly using insider information. Th…

Trump Unfazed by Affordable Housing Concerns

Donald Trump expressed little interest in affordable housing during a recent interview, prioritizing his partisan voting restriction bill in…

California Professor Reinstated After Gaza Protest Fallout

Sang Hea Kil, a professor at California State University, has been reinstated after being fired due to her involvement in a Gaza protest. Th…

Britain's Next Leader Vows to Fix Broken System

Andy Burnham, favourite to become the next UK prime minister, is on a mission to restore trust in politics and reduce living costs. He outli…

Centrist Democrats React as Socialist Candidates Sweep Local Elections

In the United States, centrist Democrats are reeling after socialist candidates won several key local elections, shaking the party's traditi…

Bruxelles Downplays Vatican Criticism on EU War Double Standard

The European Commission has responded to the Vatican's criticism of the EU's perceived double standard on war. Commission spokesperson Paula…