US ambassador to NATO says Zelenskyy’s attendance at Alaska summit possible but Trump to decide
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could be invited to the upcoming US–Russia summit in Alaska, but the decision will ultimately be ...
Month: August 2025
Trump orders homeless to leave Washington DC after golf course drive
President Donald Trump has ordered homeless individuals in Washington, DC, to vacate the city “immediately” or face removal, following an ...
Epstein case continues to shadow administration as Vance blames Democrats for mishandling
Vice-President J.D. Vance’s attempt to shift blame for the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal onto Democrats has reignited public ...
Asian markets open higher amid tariff truce hopes and earnings lift
Asian equity markets began the week on a positive note on Monday, 11 August 2025, with investor sentiment buoyed by ...
On this day in 1942: American actress Hedy Lamarr received a patent for an electronic device that became a component of satellite and cellular phone technology
In 1942, Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr and American composer George Antheil were granted a US patent for an innovative frequency-hopping ...
Nvidia (NVDA) is the stock of the week amid AI momentum
Nvidia Corporation has been named this week’s standout equity pick, driven by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence hardware, record-breaking quarterly ...
European leaders call for stronger pressure on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin talks
European leaders have issued a united appeal for sustained diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia, underscoring that any peace agreement ...
A concise outlook for the week ahead across major markets
Asia: mixed but cautious toneAsian markets look set for consolidation. China and Hong Kong markets have risen in recent sessions, ...
On this day in 1793: The Louvre opens in Paris as a landmark of art and culture
The Louvre Museum, one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions, opened its doors in Paris in 1793, marking a ...
Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
New research reveals that automatically controlling vehicle speeds to ease traffic congestion at intersections could reduce carbon emissions by between ...