As the US-Iran war continues, the State Department has revised its travel advisories to caution Americans regarding destinations to avoid. Americans are advised to avoid Iran and other Level 4 countries, including Afghanistan and Russia, amid concerns over safety and potential violence. (Getty Images via AFP) Iran has been classified as a Level 4 “Do…
AUD/USD’s extended decline last week should confirm medium term topping at 0.7187. Initial bias remains on the downside this week for 38.2% retracement of 0.5913 to 0.7187 at 0.6700. On the upside, above 0.6956 minor resistance will turn intraday bias neutral first. But risk will stay on the downside as long as 0.7187 resistance holds,…
The R-rated action comedy film 2 Guns, starring Denzel Washington and Paula Patton, is set to arrive on Prime Video. The film was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and was released in theaters on August 2, 2013. The movie was a success at the box office despite a lukewarm reception from the critics. 2 Guns to…
The international break has brought some terrible news for Barcelona as forward Raphinha has been ruled out for the next five weeks with a hamstring injury picked up while playing for Brazil this week. Barça have lost Raphinha just as the Brazilian had rediscovered his best version, and the Catalans will have to face a…
Senator Elizabeth Warren has reportedly asked the US Commerce Department to explain how it is handling potential national security risks tied to Chinese crypto mining giant Bitmain, following previous reports that the firm has been under federal scrutiny. In a letter sent Thursday to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Warren requested documents and communications related to…
The perception that this war is being won by bombs is no doubt reinforced by Trump’s advisers, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former cable-news host who values the power of short-form video perhaps a little too much. “Never has a modern military been so rapidly and historically obliterated, defeated, from day one, with overwhelming…
China has launched formal investigations into U.S. technology trade practices, targeting export and investment rules in advanced tech. The move raises the risk of fresh trade restrictions affecting U.S. semiconductor firms, including NasdaqGS:SMTC. These probes introduce added uncertainty for global chip supply chains and future cross border technology flows. For you as an investor looking…
The US has issued an urgent travel warning after the Hong Kong government ushered in expanded national security laws that make it illegal to refuse to unlock electronic devices for authorities. Effective this week, any passengers — including US citizens — arriving or transiting through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) can face immediate imprisonment for…
Newly crowned Asian Cup winner Momoko Tanikawa was honoured for her achievement by FC Bayern Women director Bianca Rech ahead of the team’s Bundesliga game at home to Nürnberg on Saturday. The Bayern midfielder was part of the Japan squad that beat hosts Australia 1-0 in Sydney in last week’s final to claim the country’s…
Hong Kong railway experts have called for heavier penalties and increased publicity to prevent the misuse of emergency exits on trains after a recent intrusion incident on the MTR East Rail line track that caused more than two hours of disruption during evening rush hour. The experts also cast doubt on a lawmaker’s proposal to…