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Crypto week in the U.S. House of Representatives: The GENIUS Act and the push for regulatory clarity
Following the week of July 14, 2025 – labelled as “Crypto Week” by the U.S. House of Representatives – the United States has witnessed significant developments in its digital asset regulatory framework, including the signing of the Guiding and...

Recognition And Enforcement Of Chinese Court Judgments Continues In The U.S.
There are rising tensions between the United States and China following heavy tariffs, expanded sanctions and export controls, and strong threats by the current Administration. Both the Executive and Legislative Branches of the U.S. government...

Lula Defends Brazil’s Interests in Candid U.S. Interview
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made headlines today after speaking to The New York Times about the sharp trade dispute with the United States. In the interview, Lula openly rejected US President Donald Trump’s move to set a 50%...
Indonesia to Raise Crypto Transaction Taxes While U.S. Looks to Cut Them
## Indonesia and U.S. Crypto Tax Regulations Update ### Introduction Indonesia and the United States are making significant changes to their crypto transaction tax regulations, each taking a different approach towards managing crypto revenues....
Walmart Tops Global 500 Again as U.S., China, and Tech Titans Dominate $41.7 Trillion List
Walmart has landed in first place again, as it has for over a decade now. The U.S. retail giant sits at the head of this year’s Fortune Global 500, the annual list ranking companies by revenue. Amazon took second. Behind them came State Grid of...

Strategic U.S. investment may feel like forced choice but requires careful planning
Published: 31 Jul. 2025, 00:01 Lee Jae‑min The author is a professor of the Seoul National University School of Law and former Trade Commission Chairman Korea and the United States are entering the final stages of tariff negotiations with a key...

Rep. Rouzer: 'The U.S. will not stay silent - we will keep working until Dr. Ibadoghlu is free'
David Rouzer, Representative of North Carolina, said that the United States remains committed to supporting Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu's release and denounced his ongoing detention in Azerbaijan. The statement was made on X. "Two years ago today, July...
YouTube Begins Using Age-Guessing Technology in the U.S.
YouTube has started testing a new system in the United States that tries to figure out how old users are based on how they use the platform. This technology looks at different pieces of information to estimate whether someone might be a teenager,...

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson named top hospital in city by U.S. News
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has been ranked as the top hospital in Tucson and fourth in Arizona, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025-2026. The rankings assess hospitals across 15 specialties and...
No country can ‘direct’ another’s trade rules: RSS’s economic wing on U.S. trade tariff
Ashwani Mahajan, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) economic group Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM). | Photo Credit: Reuters Reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on India applicable from August 1,...

South Korea: Protests against U.S. plan if accepted
The South Korean Hanwoo Association, which represents some 80,000 local cattle farmers, issued a statement expressing its firm opposition to Washington’s demands that Seoul expand imports of U.S. beef. As part of the ongoing talks, the Trump...

Heading into the 2026 midterms, U.S. Rep. Clark wants to talk about cost of living — and Jeffrey Epstein
As the 2026 midterm election cycle kicks into gear, Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark wants voters to have Jeffrey Epstein on their minds. “Donald Trump made a promise,” the House minority whip told WBUR’s Morning Edition. “Now he’s covering...

Techmediabreaks Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Selected For U.S. Army Futures Command Warfighting Experiment
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) , a leader in artificial intelligence-powered defense and security solutions, announced it has been chosen to participate in the U.S. Army Futures Command's Concept Focused Warfighting...

Roy Cooper faces criticism from GOP after launching U.S. Senate campaign
Roy Cooper, former Democratic governor of North Carolina, has begun his campaign for the U.S. Senate, but early responses have been critical from several media outlets and Republican officials. According to Breitbart, "Cooper portrays to North...

(LEAD) Seoul shares extend winning streak to 6th day amid looming U.S. tariff deadline
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for a sixth consecutive session to the highest level in about four years on Wednesday, led by tech gains, as investors await a deal between Seoul and Washington...

Burna Boy’s Performance + Remi Tinubu Donates N1BN To Benue + U.S Flags Nigeria’s Economic Woe – Trending With Ojy Okpe
Tens of thousands celebrated the Lionesses’ second successive European Championship win in London, featuring a surprise performance by Burna Boy, a favorite of coach Sarina Wiegman. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, donated...

The grim reality of Gaza's hunger crisis appears to be shifting U.S. public opinion
Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks have collapsed several times, with each side accusing the other of not being serious about an agreement. Israel has insisted that Hamas agrees to step down and disarm, while the militant group has demanded that Israeli...
Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1
REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE/FILE PHOTO/FILE PHOTO President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13. WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI >> President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25%...
LogicMonitor achieves FedRAMP Authorization to Operate (ATO) Certification to provide secure hybrid observability for U.S. Government Agencies
LogicMonitor, a leading SaaS-based platform for AI-powered data center transformation, announced that its LM Envision platform has achieved a FedRAMP Moderate Authorization to Operate (ATO)—underscoring its continued commitment to providing a...

Sparklight® Recognized By Ookla® For Outstanding Internet Performance Across Multiple U.S. Markets
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) National broadband provider recognized for fastest speeds, best gaming and unmatched reliability in first-half 2025 tests PHOENIX, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparklight® , a leading broadband communications provider, has...