Russia embraces cryptocurrencies to counter sanctions and grow trade
Russia has begun utilizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international payments as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions, according to...
Month : December 2024
Japan targets 60 percent emissions cut by 2035 amid global climate push
The Japanese government has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal year 2035, using 2013 as the baseline. The decision,...
UN General Assembly adopts international convention to combat cybercrime
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN...
US launches investigation into China’s semiconductor industry practices
The United States has launched an investigation into China’s semiconductor industry, citing concerns over anti-competitive practices that could undermine U.S. economic and national security interests....
Trump appoints Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as AI policy advisor
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Krishnan is set to collaborate with...
Emir of Kuwait and Indian Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, held talks with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to address key bilateral and...
European Commission disburses €10 million to UNRWA for refugee aid
The European Commission has disbursed an additional €10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA),...
FDA updates definition of healthy foods for first time in 30 years
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its definition of "healthy" food for the first time in 30 years, redefining the nutritional...
Brent crude inches higher amid falling U.S. crude inventories
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve....
FedEx plans to separate freight division into independent company
FedEx Corporation announced on December 19 its plan to spin off FedEx Freight into a separate publicly traded company, aiming to establish the largest less-than-truckload...