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A Department of Justice for an Age of Conspiracy Theories
The Justice Department is increasingly engaging with conspiracy narratives, blurring lines between facts and misinformation. This shift impacts public trust and political discourse.
Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia, UAE
Meta has blocked access to accounts of NGOs, researchers, and activists in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, citing local laws, raising human rights concerns.
Japan’s cash registers or its fiscal policy: which is more embarrassing?
Analysis of Japan’s ongoing fiscal challenges, focusing on recent political comments and logistical issues with tax policies and cash register infrastructure.
Samsung union and management resume negotiations to avert strike
Samsung management and union leaders have resumed negotiations amid threats of a strike, as the government considers emergency arbitration to prevent disruption.
Who owns the AI boom? South Korea begins to ask
South Korea is increasingly scrutinizing who controls the AI industry as fears grow over concentrated wealth and influence in the sector.
Japan considers compiling supplementary budget to fight fuel costs
Japan is deliberating a supplementary budget to combat rising fuel costs amid global trade disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts.
High energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and China
Europe’s soaring energy prices could hinder its AI ambitions, as data center investments shift away from high-cost regions toward lower-cost areas like the Nordics.
Politics And The Markets 05/18/26
Markets fluctuate amid ongoing political tensions and policy signals on May 18, 2026, impacting investor confidence and economic outlooks.
EU weighs restricting use of US cloud platforms to process sensitive gov data
The EU is exploring rules to limit member states’ use of US cloud providers for handling sensitive government data, citing trust concerns and national security.