Turkish politicians are planning to meet with Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who has been in prison for over two decades. This meeting comes after a suggestion from Devlet Bahceli, a strong ally of President Erdogan. Erdogan himself has hinted that he might allow Ocalan to speak to the lawmakers. Last year, the PKK made a big anno...
The UK's crackdown on money laundering linked to Russia is making waves. Over 128 people have been arrested, and authorities have seized $32. 6 million in cash and crypto. This is all part of Operation Destabilise, which started making headlines in 2024. The operation has uncovered some shocking details. Launderers have been active in at least 28 UK towns and cities...
Numerai, a unique hedge fund based in San Francisco, just raised a whopping $30 million in its Series C funding round. This round was led by some big-name university endowments and valued the company at a cool $500 million. That's a huge jump from its 2023 valuation! J. P. Morgan Asset Management also made a big move by committing up to $500 million to Numerai’s hed...
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
In a move that's caught the attention of many, Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, is set to have a chat with Faure Gnassingbe, the president of Togo. This meeting is happening in Moscow, and it's all about making friends and doing business together. Gnassingbe, whose family has been running Togo for over five decades, got an invite from Putin himself. They're goi...
Russia is making a bold move to become more independent in the world of artificial intelligence. President Vladimir Putin recently announced plans to create a national task force. This team will focus on developing Russia's own AI technology. Putin believes this is crucial for the country's future. Putin pointed out that AI, especially large language models, plays a...
Russia's economy is in a bit of a tight spot. After a few years of growth fueled by war spending, things are slowing down. Oil prices are dropping, and the government is spending more than it earns. So, where is the Kremlin looking to make up the difference? Right into the wallets of ordinary people and small businesses. Get ready to pay more for just about everythi...
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million from the energy sector. Contractors paid kickbacks to get business with ...
The European Union is planning to toughen its stance on trade with China, marking a significant shift in its approach. This change comes as Germany, the EU's largest economy, is rethinking its long-standing policy of engagement with China. The EU is set to unveil a new economic security doctrine in December, which will focus on addressing challenges posed by China. ...
Predicting space weather is no easy task. It's like trying to guess what the weather will be like on Earth, but way more complicated. Scientists have been using some pretty cool methods to make these predictions better. They've been talking about this at big meetings, like the American Geophysical Union Meeting in 2017. One of the big ideas they discussed is using m...