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
Gold is expected to continue its upward trend in 2025, with Wall Street analysts predicting a 7% rise in the price of the yellow metal to approximately $2,795 per troy ounce by
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The global shipping industry is experiencing a significant shift in vessel demand, with shipowners moving away from ordering the massive container ships that once defined the boom in global trade. According to
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In mid-December, two jubilant groups came together to celebrate their recent, interconnected turns in fortune: the cryptocurrency industry and the family of the victorious US president-elect, Donald Trump. Eric Trump, the second
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In a significant diplomatic milestone, a senior Syrian delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the first official foreign visit since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power last month. The visit reflects
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Tesla, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reported its first annual decline in vehicle deliveries since 2011, signaling increasing pressure from Chinese competitors and shifting market dynamics. The company delivered
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The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages to children, effective January 1, 2025, under the Food (Labelling & Advertising) Regulations 2022. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
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French troops stationed in Ivory Coast are set to begin their withdrawal this month, marking a significant reduction in France’s military footprint in the region and signaling a shift in Western influence
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The number of active US venture capital (VC) firms has plummeted by more than 25% since its peak in 2021, reflecting a major shift in the industry as financial backers increasingly concentrate
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shared heartfelt New Year’s greetings with citizens on Earth, wishing for happiness, health, and peace while encouraging kindness and connection during the festive
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Senegal will remove all foreign military forces from its territory starting in 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced in a national address. The move marks a significant shift in the country’s defense
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Hungary is set to forfeit €1.04 billion ($1.07 billion) from its frozen European Union funds, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The lost funds are part of €6.3 billion withheld by Brussels
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Switzerland has officially implemented a ban on face-covering garments, including niqabs, burqas, and balaclavas, in public spaces as of January 1, 2025. Those violating the law will face fines ranging from 100
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The US Secret Service is grappling with a significant shortage of experienced agents, leaving the agency underprepared to handle mounting security demands. According to the Washington Post, nearly 40% of current agents
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The year 2024 witnessed a considerable amount of pessimism surrounding the future of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in Western markets. Despite the doom and gloom forecasts, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported
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