Tue 27 May 2025: The World Health Organisation (WHO) General Assembly on Monday voted in favour of a resolution to allow the flag of the State of Palestine to be raised at the organisation’s headquarters in Geneva. According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, the resolution was supported by 95 countries, while four voted against […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Despite growing suspicion that South Africa’s government is giving preferential treatment to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officials have moved to dispel fears that recent policy developments are designed to benefit any specific company. On 23 May 2025, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi issued a proposed policy direction […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Kami Rita Sherpa, a veteran Nepali mountaineer, reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time early Tuesday, breaking his own world record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak. The 55-year-old climber led the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition and reached the 8,848-meter (29,029-foot) summit at […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: The Islamophobe Tommy Robinson was released from seven months in jail this morning, and immediately launched into a rant against what he calls “Islamic rape gangs” and the “systemic corruption” he believes enables them. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, left HMP Woodhill, Buckinghamshire, after his 18-month sentence was reduced at the High […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Tesla’s vehicle sales in the European Union dropped sharply by over 50% in April, with Chinese electric and hybrid manufacturers gaining market share, according to data released on Tuesday. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that Tesla sold just 5,475 vehicles in April—a 52.6% drop from the same month in […]
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Tue 27 May 2025: Accelerating inflation is worrisome for Israel’s economy despite a modest recovery during the ongoing war on Gaza, the central bank warns. Officials said short-term interest rates would remain low. “In view of the continuing war, the monetary committee’s policy is focusing on stabilising the markets and reducing uncertainty, alongside price stability […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Texas is on the track to become the second US state to implement a comprehensive ban on social media use by minors, as the state legislature nears the end of its current session, US media has reported. Supporters and critics alike note that, if passed, the measure would mark the toughest […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Despite the rising popularity and price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, most countries remain behind in establishing comprehensive regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, according to a new report. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has brought crypto regulations into global focus, with both its record-breaking price trend and the optimism arising from […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Personal finance can often feel overwhelming, with many Millennial and Gen Z individuals struggling with student loans, the high cost of living, housing market challenges and a general sense of financial anxiety. But just as any challenge can be overcome through skill development and persistence, so can your finances. Whether you are just starting or […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: As South Korea faces declining birthrates and concerns over regional depopulation, local governments are broadening their approach beyond childbirth subsidies, now offering cash incentives to encourage marriage, including support for first dates, engagements, and honeymoons. However, critics contend that these short-term financial measures may not effectively tackle the deeper structural issues […]
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