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Reintroduce nuclear weapons to the Pacific to reduce the chances of war with China

By reintroducing US theater nuclear forces first in South Korea, and then more gradually in Japan, Washington can reassure its anxious allies and bolster its own national security interests, argue Kyle Balzer and Robert Peters.

Crypto: Michael Saylor ends his “never sell” promise – and sells millions in assets

The Strategy founder has promised for years never to sell Bitcoin. Now he has done exactly that. The action sends a signal that alarms investors.

Car manufacturer: BYD achieves increased sales again after eight months of declines

After eight months of decline in sales, BYD is reporting growth again - also thanks to strong demand for electric cars in Europe.

SpaceX says it will reserve 5% of its IPO shares for staff, friends and family

In a new filing, the company also clarified the nature of its multibillion-dollar deal with rival Anthropic.

Costs for a depository account too high at Volksbank Raiffeisenbank?

Hello. I am new to finance and would like to gain experience with a portfolio. Slowly approach ETFs, possibly individual stocks at some point. My house bank offers me a deposit with the following key data: - Costs per purchase/sale: 0.3%, but at least €9.95 - Basic fee for the deposit per quarter: 0.1% of the deposit value, but at least €9.95 My question: Is that expensive or too expensive? Are there other providers that are better here? Thanks. submitted by /u/Due-Sandwich-5019 [link] [comments]

NOAA Predicts 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Activity

NOAA revealed that it is predicting a 'below normal' Atlantic hurricane season this year.

Iran War: Tehran stops talks with US over Israel offensive

The new offensive in Lebanon is prompting Iran to make harsh threats around the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are rising massively and the stock markets are falling.

Modi and Min Aung Hlaing agree to foster mineral, rare earth ties

Japan, US to invest $1bn in 'Genesis Mission' AI project

Wall Street: Nvidia attacks the PC chip market – Intel, AMD and Qualcomm under pressure.

Despite new escalations in the Iran war: The market picture remains constructive, but increasingly dependent on a few large technology stocks.

Diplomats believe Turkey has become "obsessed" with the acquisition of F-35s, which it regards as "critical for maintaining a balance of power" vis-a-vis Greece and Israel. Erdogan believes Greek and Israeli reps have successfully blocked the deal he thought he had struck with US president Trump.

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Not ‘just a gun’: New SOCOM rifle allows barrel swapping and cartridge changes

At SOCOM’s request, the rifle features a swappable barrel, allowing operators to change between legacy cartridges and the newer 6.5mm Creedmoor.

Rubio odds for GOP 2028 nominee close to overtaking Vance on Kalshi

Vice President Vance has seen his odds slip since the start of the year, as the secretary of State's chances have been buoyed by international conflicts.

Moving junior depot from Volksbank to DKB: Is it worth it?

Now that the Volksbank's hassle of fees has finally become enough for me and I'm in the process of moving everything to the DKB, I'm wondering whether it's worth moving my daughter's junior depot as well? The investment is in "Unifavorit: Aktien" (DE0008477076) and if I see it correctly it is (currently) performing like the holy grail (at least in the period under consideration of 6 years). I'm probably not looking properly, but from what I can see, the junior depot is free (unlike de

Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up inspections of dog licences by launching regular enforcement operations and random checks on pets in public places, warning they will prosecute owners who breach relevant rules. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said officers would commence such operations on Monday at public places where dogs gathered and appealed for cooperation from owners. “During inspections, AFCD officers will conduct random checks on dogs and scan them to..

China team drafts ‘comprehensive’ sanctions list targeting US, allies on 63 tech sectors

Since US President Donald Trump launched a tariff war against China during his first term in office, Washington has steadily expanded restrictions on Chinese access to advanced technologies, targeting semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, aerospace systems, supercomputers and a broad range of dual-use technologies. These export controls are aimed at slowing China’s rise in high-end manufacturing and frontier science. But Beijing’s rapid progress in a number of...

Inside The Iran Deal That May Change Nothing — But Could Smash Oil Prices Anyway

After more than three months of fighting and stop-start negotiations, Washington and Tehran are now reportedly on the verge of a deal that would end the conflict. However, according to well-placed sources in Washington, Tehran, and London exclusively spoken to in the past few days by OilPrice.com, the sound and fury of the past few weeks may ultimately amount to a tale of sound and fury signifying nothing. “It’s pretty likely that we’ll [the U.S.] wind up with the same sort of deal we had in the

East German Economic Forum: Schulze calls for changes to the southern bonus

Three months before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Prime Minister Sven Schulze is seeking support for Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche. He still has a request for change.

Equatorial Guinea Clears Europa Oil's Block Farm-Out to Chinese Firm

Europa Oil & Gas said it is moving closer to drilling the Barracuda prospect offshore Equatorial Guinea after the Central African country approved the entry of a new Chinese partner in the relevant license.

Today: Will an Nvidia PC soon compete with Apple, AMD and Intel?

Nvidia attacks the PC market with “RTX Spark”. How risky is the strategy? And: Attacks by the USA and Iran are making peace negotiations more difficult.

Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media

The report in Iranian state media homes in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.

Payment service provider: Brussels public prosecutor's office investigates Wise - shares collapse

Belgian investigators are investigating whether Wise accounts were used by criminals. It's about possible money laundering and suspicious transactions worth more than 500 million euros.

Anthropic: EU cybersecurity agency gets access to language model “Myth”

Anthropic gives the EU cybersecurity agency access to its language model. The AI ​​tool can detect vulnerabilities in systems and numerous US companies are already using it.

Competition: China's industry receives more subsidies than competitors

Around 60 percent of China's market share gains can be explained by subsidies. Subsidies have also increased in other countries. Three sectors are particularly affected.

Bank manager: 12,000 euros in cash for Maldives flights? Sparkasse boss under pressure

Business class tickets, paid for with miles from a third party and cash to an agent: Sparkasse boss Abel's statements about luxury flights with his family raise new questions.

Middle East: Israel attacks Lebanon despite ceasefire – Iran reacts

The offensive against Hezbollah continues to expand. The escalation is now endangering the historic peace talks with Lebanon and Iran and putting Israel's partners in distress.

Schumer says Democrats will force Senate votes to block Trump's DOJ 'lawfare' fund

Opposition to the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, which critics call a "slush fund," helped grind Senate floor action to a halt last month.

Draft guidelines: EU restricts US cloud companies' access to tenders

The EU Commission is planning to restrict the awarding of cloud contracts. Large cloud providers from the USA may be affected by the legislative package.

Wall Street: US stock markets are hardly changed - oil prices jump over five percent

Iran has stopped negotiations for the time being. The price of oil then rises sharply - but the ongoing AI rally can support tech stocks.

What you need to know: Did you concede a point in Flensburg? This applies to traffic violations

A point is not a point: But at what point does it become critical, what are points for - and why in Flensburg? An overview.