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
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to direct talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, though no specifics have yet been finalized, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The two leaders have expressed
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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has demanded that the American military take immediate and serious action to curb the rising number of sexual assaults committed by US service members stationed on
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In a moment of legal and political history, President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced today in Manhattan for his conviction of falsifying business records in connection with a $130,000 hush money payment to
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by Luxman Aravind Chamara Sampath, a parliamentarian with a modest educational background and a past defined by selling vadai (local snack) on trains, has become the focal point of both derision and
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The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 issued two days ago presents a profound analysis of transformative trends reshaping the global workforce. As industries grapple with the confluence of digitalisation,
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Elon Musk has intensified his legal battle with OpenAI, urging attorneys-general in California and Delaware to compel the auction of a significant stake in the company, according to the Financial Times. Through
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Airbus, the European aerospace giant, came close to achieving its 2024 delivery target after a strong year-end push, delivering 766 jets to airlines and lessors. This figure, while falling slightly short of
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A recent Pew Research Center survey encompassing 36 nations reveals a broad global consensus regarding the pressing issue of economic inequality. The findings highlight that a median of 54% of respondents across
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by Li Ya’nan The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world’s longest expressway tunnel located in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, completed tunneling on Dec. 30, 2024. Built by China Communications Construction Company
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor As Hambantota International Port (HIP) embarks on an ambitious expansion plan, the port is set to redefine its role in global maritime trade. With the introduction of
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Private companies are staking a significant claim to the Moon’s radio spectrum, aiming to lay the groundwork for the future lunar economy. As The Financial Times reports, over 50 applications have been
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Private companies are increasingly focusing on microreactors, compact nuclear reactors designed to revolutionize power generation, particularly in remote or off-grid locations. This push to develop small reactors is gaining momentum as companies
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The curious episode of Donald Trump’s fascination with Greenland is more than just an odd historical footnote. It reveals a complex and often unspoken chapter in the
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A Saudi mother of 19 children has achieved an extraordinary academic milestone. Hamda Al Ruwaili, a 43-year-old working mother, is on the brink of completing her doctoral degree while managing her large
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The capacity to predict a virus’s evolution by analyzing its genetic sequence has long been considered the ultimate objective in pandemic preparedness. While such capabilities remain out of reach, advancements in artificial
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