France Culture Minister Rachida Dati

France’s New Proposal Could See Non-EU Tourists Paying More to Visit Paris’ Iconic Landmarks

The landscape of Paris' tourism industry, France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati has recently suggested a series of changes that could lead to higher entry fees for non-EU visitors at some of Paris’ most popular attractions. The proposal is aimed at...
Ankara Attack, Türkiye

Turkish Air Force Strikes PKK Targets in Syria and Iraq After Ankara Attack

Late Wednesday night, the Turkish Air Force launched a series of airstrikes targeting positions held by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Syria and Iraq. The strikes were a direct response to an earlier deadly attack on the headquarters...
New Zealand airport

New Zealand Airport’s 3-Minute Hug Limit Sparks Global Debate

In a quirky yet unexpected move, Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand has ignited a worldwide debate by introducing a three-minute time limit on farewell hugs in its car drop-off zone. The airport, located in the southern city of Dunedin,...
prabowo subianto

Indonesia Embarks on Massive Military Modernisation Drive Under New President Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia is on a determined mission to modernise its military, as the nation's self-imposed deadline for upgrading its defense forces nears. This ambitious overhaul is being led by none other than the newly elected president, Prabowo Subianto, a former army...
Arm Holdings Plc Qualcomm Chip Design

Arm Holdings Cancels Qualcomm’s Chip License, Escalating Legal Battle Over Smartphone Technology

In a move that could profoundly affect the smartphone and personal computing markets, Arm Holdings Plc has announced the cancellation of a key architectural license that allowed longtime partner Qualcomm Inc. to use its intellectual property for designing chips. This...
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato Issues Warning Against Yen Speculation Amid Market Turbulence

In a critical statement on Wednesday, October 11, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a sharp warning against speculative activity in the currency market, expressing concerns over the ongoing "one-sided, rapid" depreciation of the yen. Speaking at a press conference...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Rebound After Midweek Dip as Middle East Tensions and Supply Concerns Dominate Market Sentiment

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday following a significant retreat midweek, as traders recalibrated their positions amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and mixed signals on global market fundamentals. Brent crude futures edged higher toward $76 per barrel, while West...
Asia Stock Markets

Asia Stock Markets: Tumble Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty, Rising Treasury Yields, and Market Volatility

Asian shares saw a decline on Thursday as investors reacted to a confluence of global factors including surging U.S. Treasury yields, political uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election, and renewed fears about the global economic outlook. While positive earnings from...
South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
US Dollar - Chinese Yuan

China’s Ascending Role in Global South: A Strategic Challenge to US Dollar and Global Hegemony

Over the past few decades, China has been steadily asserting itself as a key player in the "Global South," a term that has evolved from the Cold War-era Non-Aligned Movement, representing developing countries striving for autonomy from superpower influence. As...
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