Sri Lanka faces a renewed risk of the spread of African swine fever, with veterinary authorities warning that the highly contagious viral disease could cause severe losses among the country’s pig population.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised alarming claims regarding billions of dollars being misused within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), accusing it of paying for positive media coverage of
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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump proposed constructing a $100 million ballroom at the White House, offering to finance the project personally. The ambitious plan, which would create a grand space for hosting
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Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has condemned the state of her homeland, calling it a “land of terrorists and fighters” after a mob demolished the historic residence of her
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The CEO of Suntory Holdings, the Japanese owner of Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, has warned that Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies could lead to global boycotts of American brands, particularly in
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Wall Street banks have successfully offloaded $5.5 billion in debt tied to Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X, marking a critical step in one of the most
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Amid the military posturing, economic sanctions, and political power struggles shaping the U.S.-China rivalry, intellectual property (IP) disputes remain a major battleground. In January 2025, Chinese company DeepSeek’s latest AI model helped wipe $1
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For people with kidney disease, maintaining a proper diet is crucial to manage the condition and support kidney function. A renal (or kidney-friendly) diet typically involves limiting foods high in sodium, potassium,
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As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, experts are urging adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to pay closer attention to subtle changes
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Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid worsening trade tensions between the United States and China. Spot gold climbed 1% to reach $2,858.12 per
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The question of whether the internet and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are altering our ability to remember and learn has sparked significant debate. As digital tools, search engines, and AI
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British Airways has made adjustments to its new loyalty scheme after facing significant complaints from passengers, particularly frequent flyers. The airline had initially announced major changes to its Executive Club at the
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A significant number of the world’s biggest polluters, including the EU, Australia, South Africa, and India, are expected to miss a key UN deadline to submit updated climate targets, due to economic
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China has kept the renminbi’s exchange rate steady against the US dollar in its first official currency fix since the announcement of new tariffs by US President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the
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Jeff Bezos’s $10 billion Earth Fund has ceased backing the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a prominent climate standard setter, following growing scrutiny over the fund’s influence on the organization. The decision,
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Before his pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his son Yair Netanyahu met with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The meeting, which Yair Netanyahu shared on
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