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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...

US Tariffs Heighten Global Recession Concerns

Trump's Tariffs Ignite Global Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

Tariff Tremors: How Trump’s Trade War Wiped $5 Trillion off Wall Street

TikTok Deal Stalls Amid Tariffs and Tensions: A Crossfire of Politics, Power, and Policy

U.S. Consumers Brace for Impact: Stockpiling Ahead of New Tariffs

Levi Strauss Holds Steady on Forecast as Stock Prices Jump Over 7%

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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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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...

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would not participate in a third presidential debate against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala...

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday presented a comprehensive economic policy agenda aimed at countering criticisms from Republicans and addressing key middle-class concerns. Speaking in Raleigh,...

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg

According to a Bloomberg story quoting sources, billionaire Elon Musk, who has been criticising US President Joe Biden more and more, has contributed to a political organisation that aims to elect...

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...