Author: Grace Johnson

US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. Trump formed this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon plunge that region into a new war. The contradiction between peace rhetoric and military threats revealed competing impulses in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran exposes this tension most clearly. The conflict has escalated quickly and could now trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal that ends Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official…

Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against allegations that it targeted young users. Lawyers confronted him with internal documents suggesting the company prioritized children and teenagers. Zuckerberg argued the communications were misrepresented. This marked his first jury appearance amid years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Google’s YouTube is also part of the trial, which could influence thousands of related lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled before the trial started, with terms undisclosed. Meta insisted it protects young users and bars people under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research…

“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now sits between stagnation and decline, and citizens increasingly feel the financial impact of the war in Ukraine as it approaches its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…

The U.S. digital services sector is embracing advanced biometric authentication systems to strengthen enterprise security. Innovations like passwordless logins are gaining traction as companies look for safer, more convenient ways to protect sensitive data. These technologies are becoming key trends in U.S. digital security. Investments in biometric solutions are rising as organizations face increasing cyber threats. Fingerprint, facial recognition, and voice authentication systems are being deployed to reduce reliance on passwords, which are vulnerable to theft and hacking. These solutions allow employees and clients to access systems more securely while improving workflow efficiency. Experts note that adopting biometrics is not…

US President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks between Iran and the United States starting later Tuesday in Geneva. He spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said he believed Iran wanted to reach a deal on its nuclear programme. The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated military threats against Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme. On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it believed the US position had shifted toward a more realistic stance. Talks Focus on Nuclear Programme and Sanctions Relief Iran…

Big Tech companies are going all in on artificial intelligence. They plan capital expenditure above 700 billion dollars this year. That equals about 590 billion euros and marks a rise of roughly 75 percent compared to 2025. Several companies reported earnings and shared spending forecasts for 2026. Leading analysts also published projections that confirm this trend. Wall Street focuses heavily on the combined capital expenditure figure. The market sees more than 700 billion dollars flowing into AI infrastructure. That amount exceeds Sweden’s entire nominal GDP for 2025, according to IMF estimates. Global chip sales are also set to reach one…

Health agencies warn that measles still challenge Europe, despite a decline in cases in 2025 after a record year. Experts urge governments and communities to act fast to stop vaccination hesitancy and prevent new outbreaks across the region. Measles often disappear from public debate, but they continue to spread across Europe. In 2024, Europe reported 127,350 measles cases, which marked the highest figure since 1997. Cases dropped in 2025, but infections still doubled compared with 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Sabrina Bacci, head of the ECDC programme on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation, said Europe…

Aluminium prices declined on Friday as other industrial metals also weakened. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump could ease some tariffs on metal products. Markets assessed the potential policy shift ahead of the November midterm elections. The benchmark three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange fell more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. The most active contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Zinc, Nickel, and Lead Also Move Lower Several core industrial metals recorded losses during the session. Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or…

US President Donald Trump reversed a landmark 2009 scientific finding that identified greenhouse gases as dangerous to public health. The rule had underpinned federal efforts to curb emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the action as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will lower vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease pressure on automakers. Environmental groups called it the most significant climate rollback so far and plan legal challenges. Trump condemns Obama-era regulation Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the 2009 finding was “a disastrous policy that hurt the American auto industry and…

Lawmakers Pass Resolution in Close Vote The US House of Representatives voted to rescind President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports. The chamber approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains symbolic because the US Senate must approve the resolution and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Intensified Tariffs After Winning Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax after Canada proposed a…