In a surprising revelation during a recent court testimony, Google’s vice president of platforms and device partnerships admitted that the company paid Samsung a significant sum to preinstall its new AI assistant, Gemini, on Samsung smartphones. The disclosure has...
Google Confirms It Paid Samsung to Preinstall Gemini AI Assistant
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Dragon Freedom Brings Home Two Astronauts After Nine Months in Space
After an unexpectedly extended mission, NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have safely returned to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 Dragon Freedom capsule. Originally scheduled for a short eight-day mission, the two astronauts spent nine...
Life-Saving Science or Corporate Greed? The Ethics of Big Pharma’s COVID Profits
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most significant global crises in modern history, leading to unprecedented investments in vaccine development. Among the biggest winners of this crisis were pharmaceutical giants Pfizer, Moderna, and BioNTech, which reaped hundreds...
Transfer of Panama Canal Port Operations to BlackRock Highlights Changing Geopolitical Landscape
Photo: AFP In a significant geopolitical and economic development, a consortium led by U.S. investment firm BlackRock has agreed to acquire a majority stake in two pivotal ports at the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings. The $22.8...
Arab League’s $53 Billion Plan Aims to Preserve Gaza’s Demographics Amid Controversial U.S. Proposal
Photo: AFP In a decisive move reflecting regional unity and strategic vision, Arab leaders have collectively endorsed a $53 billion plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip. This initiative, presented during an Arab League summit in Cairo, serves as a counterproposal to...
Beyond the Headlines: The Economic Disasters No One Talks About
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Global Crackdown: Countries Intensify Mass Deportations of Illegal Migrants
Across the world, governments are stepping up their immigration enforcement efforts, leading to mass deportations of illegal migrants. From the United States to Europe and beyond, authorities are implementing stricter border policies, increasing detention capacities,...
Trump, Europe, and BRICS: A Geopolitical Shift in the Making?
Geopolitical power dynamics are constantly shifting, and with the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the question arises as to how Europe will position itself in a world where the U.S. takes a more isolationist stance. Trump has previously...
Mass Atrocities in DRC: Over 150 Female Inmates Raped and Burned to Death During Goma Prison Break
A tragic incident unfolded in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where more than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a violent jailbreak last week, according to the United Nations. The mass escape, reportedly orchestrated by male inmates,...
USAID Upheaval Paralyzes Global Delivery of Food and Medicine
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing unprecedented disruption following a decision by President Donald Trump to scale down its operations, leading to a global paralysis in the delivery of food and medical aid. The move has...
HIAS Condemns U.S. Government’s Stop-Work Orders, Raising Concerns for Refugee Assistance in Aruba
In a shocking and unprecedented move, the U.S. government has ordered an abrupt halt to life-saving humanitarian assistance, impacting millions of vulnerable people worldwide. HIAS, one of the world’s leading refugee aid organizations, has strongly condemned this...
The Rise of High-Potency Cannabis: A Double-Edged Sword
The global cannabis industry, valued at $32 billion, is evolving rapidly, with rising potency, aggressive marketing, and bold health claims shaping its growth. Companies like Stiiizy and Cookies are leading the charge, offering highly potent products that promise a...
Pope Francis Takes Decisive Action: Dissolves Scandal-Plagued Catholic Group
In a landmark decision, Pope Francis has dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a prominent Catholic religious community based in South America. This move follows years of investigations into allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by the group’s founder,...
Why the U.S. Decided to Cut Ties with the WHO and What’s Next
The United States’ announcement of its intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised global concern and sparked intense debate. The decision reflects multiple grievances and strategic priorities. Here are five reasons often cited for such a...
TikTok Users Migrate to RedNote and Discover Chinese Censorship Rules
With the upcoming TikTok ban in the United States, thousands of American users are turning to RedNote, a popular Chinese social media platform known for its strict moderation rules. While some see the move as an opportunity to embrace cultural exchange, others quickly...
Syrian and Russian Forces Intensify Strikes as Rebels Seize Key Territories in Aleppo and Idlib
Aleppo, Syria — Syrian and Russian jets have ramped up airstrikes across northwestern Syria after a major offensive by rebel forces resulted in significant territorial gains in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The rebel alliance, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has...
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The 2025 NBA Playoffs have officially entered the Conference Semifinals, and the action is only getting more intense. With powerhouse franchises and rising underdogs alike making their mark, both the Eastern and Western Conferences are loaded with must-watch matchups....
Hollywood Protectionism: Trump’s Movie Tariff Sparks Global Backlash
In a dramatic move that has rattled the global film industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies, claiming the measure is necessary to protect a Hollywood he describes as being in “very fast death.” The announcement was...
Escalation in Gaza and Yemen Sparks Global Alarm
Middle East tensions have reached a boiling point as Israel intensifies its military operations in Gaza and expands retaliation strikes into Yemen. The crisis is drawing sharp global criticism and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. On the ground in Gaza,...