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Asian stock markets saw an upswing on Monday as tensions in the Middle East eased and investors anticipated important economic indicators from the United States, including inflation data and upcoming corporate earnings reports. The reduction in Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions came after Iran minimized the impact of a recent Israeli assault. This event occurred shortly after Tehran’s drone and missile …

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved legislation that would mandate TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its stake in the platform within a year, or face a national ban. This move is part of a broader foreign aid package and follows previous delays in the Senate, according to the Associated Press. Previously, a standalone bill proposing a tighter …

The Biden administration has reinstated severe sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry, reversing a previous easing of restrictions aimed at fostering democratic developments in the OPEC nation. This decision comes as a rebuke to President Nicolás Maduro’s efforts to entrench his administration, which have disappointed initial democratic expectations. A senior U.S. official, speaking under anonymity, explained that American companies have 45 …

The United States and the United Kingdom have introduced a new set of sanctions against Iran, following Iran’s aggressive attack on Israel. These sanctions aim to penalize Iran for its actions and discourage further aggression. However, the effectiveness of these new measures might be limited, as many of the targets were already under previous U.S. sanctions, and the individuals likely …

In the coming days, bitcoin miners are poised to experience a significant reduction in their earnings, with their rewards set to decrease by 50%. This event, known as a “halving,” periodically slashes the amount of new bitcoin created and distributed to miners in half, thereby impacting the influx of new bitcoins into circulation. Here’s what’s important to understand about bitcoin …

In the northern Netherlands, inside a barn stretching across the flat fields, Jos Ubels gently holds a newborn Blonde d’Aquitaine calf, a new member of his large dairy cattle herd. However, Ubels is concerned about the future of farming like his. Europe’s efforts to combat climate change are imposing more regulations on farmers, affecting Ubels who now dedicates one day …

Over the past 45 years, Iran has been subjected to an extensive array of Western sanctions, intensified by various international incidents and policy decisions. Here’s a breakdown of the key sanctions and their triggers: – **1979 Hostage Crisis**: After Iranian students seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran in November 1979, capturing 52 hostages, the U.S. severed diplomatic ties with Iran …

Japan has faced a trade deficit for three consecutive fiscal years, driven by rising import costs for energy and other items, compounded by a weakening yen. The most recent fiscal year, ending in March, closed with a deficit of 5.89 trillion yen ($38 billion), as reported by the Finance Ministry. The country saw its most substantial trade deficits with Middle …