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Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears

Investments and Business

EU says US tariff trade agreement within reach ahead of 1 August

Karem Wintourd Penn

As we approach August 1, significant advancements seem to be occurring in the trade discussions between the United States and the European Union. Representatives from both parties have suggested that…

Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

Science and Technology

Earth’s faster spin puts unprecedented decisions before timekeepers

Karem Wintourd Penn

The planet’s natural rhythm is changing—and timekeepers around the world are watching closely. Earth is rotating faster than it used to, prompting scientists and international timekeeping authorities to consider an…

Social Responsibility

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

Karem Wintourd Penn

In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a wave of unrest following controversial government proposals, leading to mass demonstrations across the country. While these protests initially focused on fiscal issues—particularly a…

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks

International

Russia and Ukraine agree on prisoner exchange, Istanbul talks show limited progress

Karem Wintourd Penn

A fresh exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, offering a rare sign of cooperation between the two nations despite the broader lack of progress in formal…

Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones

Science and Technology

Scientists discover moths avoid plants that make the most noise

Karem Wintourd Penn

In a remarkable turn for our understanding of insect behavior, new scientific research has revealed that moths are capable of detecting acoustic cues from plants — and they appear to…

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

Social Responsibility

Can Taiwan Overcome Political Gridlock Through Mass Recall of ‘Pro-China’ Lawmakers?

Karem Wintourd Penn

Taiwan is currently facing a significant standstill in its political arena, with essential legislative measures being blocked because of profound disagreements among legislators. Central to this deadlock is the increasing…

Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

International

Examining the flare-up of violence on the Thai-Cambodian border: What’s at stake?

Karem Wintourd Penn

Tensions have once again escalated along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, reviving a long history of conflict rooted in territorial claims, cultural heritage, and national pride. Though not new,…

Macron says France to recognize a Palestinian state

International

Macron confirms France will recognize Palestinian state

Karem Wintourd Penn

President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced his nation’s plan to acknowledge the State of Palestine, joining France with an expanding international initiative that backs Palestinian independence. This statement indicates…

Medieval knight’s complete skeleton discovered beneath Polish ice cream parlor

Science and Technology

Archaeologists find medieval knight’s skeleton under Polish ice cream parlor

Karem Wintourd Penn

A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in the heart of Poland, where the remains of a medieval knight were found beneath the site of what was once a…