The UK’s seemingly endless supply of fresh fruit and vegetables may be heading for a difficult test. A powerful El Niño climate pattern developing in the tropical Pacific is threatening to disrupt
Khalida Jarrar, a prominent Palestinian leader, has been freed after enduring years of persecution and detention in Israeli prisons. Her liberation, part of a significant prisoner exchange following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, marks
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The Netherlands has secured a significant $175 million defense contract with Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems, despite growing domestic opposition and an ongoing court-imposed ban on the export of F-35 parts to
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The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only operational floating nuclear power plant, has reached a significant milestone by generating over one billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, according to Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
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Qatar Airways has introduced a pioneering digital marketing initiative by launching its first-ever AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama. The virtual assistant was revealed at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show
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Iran has committed $115 million in loans and grants to support artificial intelligence (AI) projects within its universities and research centers, marking a significant push to advance the country’s AI capabilities. The
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The world’s billionaires have seen their wealth skyrocket by a staggering $2 trillion (£1.64 trillion) in 2024, a growth rate three times faster than the previous year, according to Oxfam’s latest inequality
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Pope Francis has strongly criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed plans for mass deportations, calling them a “disgrace” in an interview on the Italian talk show Che Tempo Che Fa on Sunday.
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A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed alarming new projections regarding the risk of developing dementia in the United States. The research indicates that approximately 42% of Americans over the
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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As President-elect Donald Trump continues to shake up global politics, his recent remarks on the Panama Canal have sparked concern, particularly in Panama, where his claims are viewed with alarm. In a
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A fresh dispute has erupted over the origins of the ancient bronze statue known as Victorious Youth, currently housed at the Getty Villa Museum in Los Angeles, with Italian cultural authorities now
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The Financial Times reports that Donald and Melania Trump have launched rival memecoins, triggering a whirlwind in the cryptocurrency market as speculation about the new administration’s crypto policies fuels excitement. However, the
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The Financial Times reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year is pivoting toward dealmaking, deregulation, and growth, with a sharp focus on adapting to Donald Trump’s second term
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent Sri Lanka’s political history since 1948 is built on a foundation of lies, betrayals, and carefully crafted illusions that have defined the country’s course. This pattern has
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Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China saw significant growth in 2024, with total volumes reaching 8.3 million tons, according to data released by China’s Customs. This marks a 3.3% increase
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