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The Xspec Pro Stunt Kick Scooter is designed for thrill-seekers, beginners, and experienced riders who want a strong, stylish, and reliable trick scooter. Whether you’re performing jumps at the skatepark…

Israel has cancelled a key financial waiver that had allowed its banks to cooperate with Palestinian banks in the occupied West Bank. The decision, announced on Tuesday by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, is expected to put major pressure on…

New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in placing travel bans on two Israeli politicians. On June 11, 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are…

The Middle East will continue to play a major role in global motorsport in 2026. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed the calendar for next year’s top racing events during the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau on…

UAE Aids Discovery of New Exoplanets, Boosts Astronomy

The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant step in space science by helping discover new exoplanets. The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, based in the Abu Dhabi desert, participated in observing and confirming planets outside our solar system. This achievement shows the UAE’s increasing role in global astronomical research. Exoplanets…

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is on a ship heading toward Gaza. The vessel is part of a protest against Israel’s naval blockade. Israel says it is monitoring the ship closely and is ready to respond. The ship, named Madleen,…

In Tianjin, an industrial city in northern China, workers and machines are busy giving old electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. This process is part of a growing movement across the country to turn battery waste into a key…

The National Rugby League (NRL) has officially started its campaign to be included in the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Talks are underway between NRL officials and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee to make this dream a reality. The sport’s…

Zelensky Urges Sanctions After Russian Drone Kills Family

A deadly Russian drone strike hit a residential area in the city of Pryluky, central Ukraine, overnight Thursday. Five people were killed, including three members of the same family. The victims included a grandmother, her daughter, and a one-year-old baby.…

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Trump Probes Ex-DHS Official Miles Taylor's Criticism

Miles Taylor, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is asking independent watchdogs to investigate a new memo signed by Donald Trump. On April 9, Trump ordered federal agencies to look into Taylor’s service and…

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French Cognac Industry Seeks China Tariff Rollback

French cognac producers are hopeful after recent diplomatic discussions between France and China signaled a possible rollback of tariffs that have hit their industry hard. The tariffs were introduced by China in 2019 as part of a wider trade dispute…

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US Ban on Chinese Labs May Boost Electronics Prices

The United States has recently banned several Chinese labs from testing electronics that are sold in the US. These labs were labeled as security risks by the US Federal Communications Commission. The move is part of Washington’s effort to reduce…

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Finance Minister Meets World Bank to Boost Pakistan Development

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the World Bank Pakistan team on Friday, including outgoing Country Director Najy Benhassine and incoming Country Director Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar. The minister welcomed Ms. Amgaabazar to Pakistan and expressed…

China Auto Industry Warns vs Harmful NEV Price Wars

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has called on automakers to stop disorderly competition in the fast-growing new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The association warns that such behavior risks hurting the entire industry’s health and future. China’s NEV sector…

Deadly Break-In at UN Warehouse in Gaza as Aid Arrives Slowly

A deadly break-in occurred on Wednesday at a United Nations warehouse in Gaza. Large crowds of hungry people forced their way into the central warehouse while food aid was arriving slowly in the Palestinian territory. The World Food Programme reported…

US Halts Chip Software Sales to China Amid Tech Tensions

The U.S. government has instructed American companies that provide software used in designing semiconductors to stop selling these services to Chinese firms. This move aims to slow down China’s ability to develop advanced chips. The Financial Times reported the new…

Czech Govt Approves Foreign Policy Focusing on Security

The Czech government approved a new foreign policy strategy yesterday that focuses on national security as the main goal. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said the updated policy replaces the previous one from 2015 and aligns with the 2023 national security…

Seven Palestinians Die in Gaza UN Food Warehouse Chaos

Seven Palestinians have died in chaotic scenes at a United Nations food warehouse in central Gaza as hundreds rushed to get food amid severe shortages. The incident happened on Wednesday when crowds pushed, shouted, and tore parts of the warehouse…

Gaza Health System Collapsing Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Gaza’s health system is on the verge of total collapse due to ongoing Israeli military attacks. Since October 2023, hospitals, clinics, ambulances, and medical workers have come under fire. As of May 23, over 90 percent of Gaza’s 531 health…

Kiwis Seek Returns but Stick to Safe Cash Savings

A new study by New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has found that most people in the country want high returns on their money, but very few are actually investing in ways that could give them those returns. Instead, almost…

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Markets Rise on Hopes of Trump-Xi Trade Talks

Most markets rose on Tuesday as investors focused on the possibility of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This potential talk could ease tensions…