Trump pauses sanctions package targeted at Russian economy

Trump pauses sanctions package targeted at Russian economy

Listen to this articleDear 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order suspending a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress that … Read more

D.E.I. Gone Wild? What Do You Know About Affirmative Action In South Africa?

D.E.I. Gone Wild? What Do You Know About Affirmative Action In South Africa?

The Trump administration’s attacks on South Africa have been driven in part by President Trump’s opposition to affirmative action policies in the country. Administration officials have said the policies, known as Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, discriminate against white business owners and prevent American companies from investing in South Africa. The measures are intended to address … Read more

Apple iPhone Duo demand, pricing and revenue impact

Apple iPhone Duo demand, pricing and revenue impact

Apple’s iPhone Duo, its most expensive iPhone to date, went on pre-sale on Friday, with launch day pickup inventory sold out and some online delivery estimates already falling into late January. The company said in a statement that pre-order demand was “nothing short of extraordinary.” “We’re working hard to get this revolutionary new product into … Read more

Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate

Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged EU leaders to continue funding kyiv’s fight with almost $80 billion more next year, while insisting he was defending his country amid a new dispute with US President Donald Trump. kyiv’s ties with Trump have plummeted after the US leader eased sanctions on Russia as part of a … Read more

SpaceX rival Eutelsat up 19% as Ukraine’s Starshield limits raise fears

SpaceX rival Eutelsat up 19% as Ukraine's Starshield limits raise fears

A satellite dish on a terrestrial satellite network at the Eutelsat office in Madeira. Photographer: /Bloomberg via Getty ImagesZed Jameson | Bloomberg via Getty Images Shares in French satellite group Eutelsat soared this week as SpaceX’s Starshield drew criticism after the Ukrainian military’s access to its systems was suddenly restricted. Earlier this week, tensions between … Read more

3 children, 1 teacher dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say

3 children, 1 teacher dead after shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say

Listen to this articleDear 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire Thursday at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing four people, including three children, before being killed by … Read more