In the latest evidence of major shifts in global power dynamics, the Saudi government has approved the kingdom’s partial membership in a Chinese-led economic, political…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has acknowledged that US sanctions on Iran have created a “real economic crisis” in Iran but haven’t changed the behavior of…
Today, America owes foreign investors of its national debt $7.3 trillion. These are in the form of Treasury securities, some of the most liquid assets worldwide.…
As central banks assert control while making way for their dystopian Central Bank Digital Currencies, governments are moved to criminalize the use of cash. It’s…
Despite legal threats from the U.S. government, Mexico’s government plans to go forward with a partial ban on imports of genetically modified corn. On Wednesday…
Italy’s data protection authority has temporarily banned OpenAI’s ChatGPT over alleged privacy violations. The ban will remain in effect until OpenAI complies with the European…
Update (2045ET): Massive protests have erupted across Israel tonight after PM Netanyhau fired his Defense Minister, a day after he called on the Israeli leader to halt…
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic Friday accused the French police of using violence and excessive force against protestors demonstrating opposition against French…
Citizens of Berlin, Germany Sunday voted in a referendum to amend the Berlin Climate Protection and Energy Transition Act. However, the amendment was rejected as…
The Southern African nations of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe are taking different measures to facilitate travel across their borders using digital identity and biometrics. The…
There’s absolutely no doubt that our financial system is in flux right now. We’re watching a storm approach, and it’s about to envelop the entire…
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has warned Germany that any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin will represent a declaration of war on…
The Russian Investigative Committee Monday announced that Russia has opened a criminal case against the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding its arrest warrant for President…
Although poorly understood at the moment, quantum artificial intelligence (QAI) is a promising technology that could be transformative to so many verticals, potentially enhancing — as well…
Two new studies on facial recognition and policing in the southern seaboard of the U.S. do little to increase the public’s trust in AI-armed law…
A world in which people talk to their cars is getting ever closer, as automakers and artificial intelligence (AI) firms work on biometric engines to…
American bakery company Panera has added the Amazon One palm vein biometrics solution to its MyPanera loyalty program to facilitate placement of orders, payments as…