Vice President JD Vance has criticized the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for their denouncement of the Trump administration’s recent immigration measures. Vance suggested the church may have financial interests at heart, rather than humanitarian ones. During his debut interview on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” since taking office […]
In recent weeks, there have been several instances suggesting that Chinese companies are limiting the export of essential advanced capital goods and machinery to India. This is causing a significant struggle for Indian manufacturers of electronics, solar panels, and electronic vehicles as they grapple with shortages in vital machinery. Despite […]
The city council of Port Moody, British Columbia, is receiving mixed responses to its recent decision to prohibit mobile live animal shows and petting zoos. This unprecedented move, which involves banning these programs from operating on both public and private property within the city, was announced on Tuesday. Nadia Xenakis, […]
Shortly after assuming his role as President, Donald Trump signed an executive decree, resulting in a suspension of most foreign aid. Among the lesser-known consequences of this 90-day halt was the stoppage of funds for the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP). This relatively new bureau leverages […]
(Reuters) – Perplexity AI has updated its merger plan previously submitted to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to a report by CNBC on Sunday. The updated plan, which entails the formation of a new company by merging Perplexity and TikTok U.S., also includes a provision for the U.S. […]
Donald Trump has been officially inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, bringing some significant changes to the country’s governance compared to the previous administration. This is your latest edition of the Crypto Corner, a CoinDesk newsletter that explores the crossroads of digital currency and government. Make sure […]
After two U.S. military planes carrying detained migrants from Colombia were refused landing rights by the Colombian President, Donald Trump, the U.S. President, declared a 25 percent emergency tariff on all goods imported from Colombia. The announcement was made on Sunday, marking a significant change in the U.S.-Colombian trade relations. […]
Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority (URA), facing financial constraints, is planning to modify the timeline of its projects for enhanced fiscal health. The modifications, which are intended to ensure ample cash flow and prevent costly purchases, were announced by URA’s Managing Director, Wai Chi-sing. The URA is also planning to […]
With potential sweeping tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, Doug Ford, Ontario’s Premier, has instructed the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to remove American alcohol from its shelves. The Convenience Industry Council of Canada, representing 7,500 retailers in Ontario, has stated that such a move will not adversely […]
Brendan Wallace, Fifth Wall Ventures’ co-founder, is dealing with a lot these days. Fifth Wall Ventures, a nine-year-old property technology venture firm, manages $3.2 billion in assets. On top of managing a successful firm, Wallace is also grappling with the impacts of wildfires on his home city, Los Angeles. Despite […]
