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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

Shein's London IPO Ambitions Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny And Ethical Concerns

TikTok Ban Sparks Constitutional Debate As National Security Collides With Free Speech Rights

CATL’s Strategic Role In Global EV Growth Faces U.S. Security Scrutiny

Convenience Stores And National Security: Japan's Concerns Over Seven & I Acquisition

Mercedes-Benz Drives Luxury Expansion In India's Booming Tier-II And Tier-III Markets

U.S. Tightens AI Export Controls To Maintain Global Technological Edge

Global EV Market Transformation: Balancing Growth, Policy Shifts, And Economic Incentives

TikTok's U.S. Operations Face Uncertainty Amid Potential Sale And Supreme Court Deliberations

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FBI Backed by Bill Gates in its Battle with Apple over San Bernardino Killer's Phone

Claiming that the FBI is right to demand co-operation from Silicon Valley when it comes to terrorism investigations, the Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has waded into the row between Apple and the US government investigating agency.

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey Threatened by Islamic State in a Video for Blocking Jihadi Accounts

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey were threatened with death by the supporters of the Islamic State in a new video.

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2024: A Year Marked By Escalating Climate Extremes

In 2024, the global community faced unprecedented climate challenges, with human-induced climate change significantly intensifying extreme weather events. A comprehensive analysis by World Weather...

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

The United States has reported its first severe human case of bird flu in 2024, involving a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing...

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Tropical wetlands, long known for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon, are now emerging as a major contributor to methane emissions, significantly complicating global efforts to tackle...

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, conflict-affected nations are making a unified call to double climate funding to over $20 billion annually by 2026. This demand comes against the backdrop of...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age

A recent study challenges the widely held belief that school bullies would eventually get their comeuppance by indicating that they are likely to end up with greater earnings. The Institute for...

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million

A New York judge ruled in the former president's civil business fraud trial on Friday, ordering him to pay a total of approximately $454 million in penalties. According to an attorney...