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Honeymoon is over: Growing resentment towards the US in Germany

Faced with a declining economy amid multiple crises, Germany has shown first signs of going against US interests in Europe.

Asia’s richest man was shorted by a US research firm. Chaos ensued

The Adani Group is led by Gautam Adani, the third richest man in the world (now the fourth). It has lost billions in market value in two days, all due to a report by Hindenburg Research, specialising in “forensic financial research”.

California shooting death toll rises as authorities identify victims

California police have begun an investigation as to what compelled the suspect, identified as Huu Can Tran, to indiscriminately shoot people as they celebrated Lunar New Year at a dance hall in the Los Angeles suburbs.

Why are tech companies laying off staff in the thousands?

Tech bigwigs are sacking significant portions of their workforce, leaving the industry worried and puzzled.

US, Germany bicker over tanks as Kiev desperately needs military aid

The US and Germany continue to argue about which country should send its tanks to Ukraine first.

Canada finalises $15B deal to purchase US F-35 fighter jets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to buy 88 Lockheed Martin jets is the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in more than 30 years.

Huawei out of 'crisis mode' despite US-led sanctions

Chinese tech giant Huawei declared that the company has emerged from a crisis following sanctions from US, Japan and UK due to concerns of sabotage and spying.

How various states used Covid-19 tech for highly invasive 'surveillance'

A year-long investigation conducted by Associated Press reveals the chilling reality behind apps that are supposed to protect individuals from the coronavirus but are instead turned against them, threatening their civil rights and freedoms.

US army launches space unit in South Korea to counter DPRK threats

The launching of a space force unit will likely enable Washington to better monitor its rivals North Korea, China and Russia.

Desert Storm: What does Xi’s Saudi Arabia trip mean for the region?

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day official trip could have a significant bearing on Washington and Riyadh’s strained ties.

Thousands of DRC churchgoers join marches against violence in east

Peace marches organised by the Catholic Church took place across the Democratic Republic of Congo to protest violence in the country's east, days after an alleged massacre of civilians.

Netherlands send US packing from World Cup with 3-1 defeat

The Netherlands moved into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating the United States with two goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind in the first half and a third from Denzel Dumfries.