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Diversify Away from AI with 'Negative Beta' Stocks
As economic and geopolitical uncertainties rise, investors are seeking stocks that can weather the storm. Evercore ISI's 'negative beta' sto…
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Taliban Holds First Closed-Door Talks with EU on Deportations
Taliban representatives met with European Union officials in Brussels on June 23 to discuss deportations. The closed-door talks were the fir…
Politics
The Far-Right Surge in Latin America
Latin America's shift to the far right has been swift and widespread. US President Donald Trump's open support has bolstered the trend. In r…
Technology
Global Mayors Unite Against Surging Data Centres
Forty mayors worldwide, from Phoenix to Melbourne, have formed a coalition to tackle the rapid expansion of data centres driven by AI growth…
Politics
AI Industry Gains Political Clout in New York Primaries
New Yorkers head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes in the state's primary elections, with several key contests to watch. The prima…
Politics
Mossad Chief Plots New Ways to Topple Iran Regime
The new head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency is planning fresh strategies to overthrow the Iranian government, according to a recent …
World
Ukraine-Russia War: Kyiv Warns Ceasefire Offer May Expire
Ukraine and Russia are engaged in a fierce conflict, with Ukrainian forces striking Russian infrastructure, disrupting fuel supplies. The si…
World
Rebuilding Europe: Lessons from America's Past
After World War II, US leaders drew on their country's history to restore order in Europe. The experience of rebuilding Europe was shaped by…
Politics
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Election Plan
A US federal judge has ruled against a revised federal tool used by state election officials to identify non-citizen voters, deeming it unla…
Politics
Australia Sleepwalking Through AI Crisis
Australia is being urged to take control of its artificial intelligence (AI) development amid concerns tech firms are exploiting the country…
Politics
Kazakhstan Revives New Silk Road in Brussels Meeting
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Brussels this week to meet with European Union leaders and boost economic ties. The …
Technology
Taiwanese Investors Take on Debt to Ride AI Stock Frenzy
In Taiwan, a 26-year-old unemployed individual, Andy Cheng, has invested $60,000 in tech stocks, largely financed through borrowing. This ph…
Politics
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Tensions Persist
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to produce, deliver, and sell oil, sparking a slight price increase on Tuesday. Invest…
Politics
Andy Burnham Fears Brexit Fallout
Britain's Labour leadership change has left Brexit negotiations in limbo. Keir Starmer's resignation as party leader has created uncertainty…
Politics
US‑Backed Newcomer Wins Colombian Presidency, Signaling Right‑Wing Shift
Abelardo de la Espriella, a political newcomer backed by the United States, was declared winner of Colombia’s presidential election on June …
Economy
Cities Must Set Conditions for AI Infrastructure Boom
The digital economy we rely on today runs on infrastructure that remains largely invisible to the public. From messaging apps to healthcare …
Politics
Iran Concludes Technical Talks with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, announced in Switzerland that technical discussions with the US have wrapped up. The talk…
Politics
Iranian Talks Helped Halt Lebanon Violence
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, defends his country's decision to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland. The discus…
Economy
Rate-Shock Hedges: Goldman Sachs' Top Picks for a Federal Reserve Surprise
In a move that highlights growing uncertainty around the Federal Reserve's policy path, Goldman Sachs has identified bond puts as some of th…
Politics
Trump's Renovation Projects Steal the Spotlight
Donald Trump's approval ratings have been declining since the Iran war broke out. The US president is now focusing on a different kind of co…
Politics
Trump Team to Withhold Homeland Security Funds from States
The Trump administration is planning to withhold millions of dollars in Homeland Security funds from states that don't back its election ref…
Politics
China Hits Back at US Sanctions with Export Restrictions
China announced sanctions against 10 US companies linked to the military on Monday, restricting exports to American defense firms. This move…
Politics
Britain's Future Uncertain as Starmer Faces Leadership Transition
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is entering a critical transition period, putting his legacy and key promises in doubt. He will soon han…
Science
Brain Maturation: A Decades-Long Process
Our brains continue to change and mature long after we reach adulthood, with significant developments occurring between our 20s and 40s. Thi…