US stop minting pennies amid rising costs
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced the cessation of penny minting and production, marking the end of over two centuries of minting the one-cent...
Severe drought grips Northern Europe, threatening agricultural yields
Northern Europe is confronting its most severe drought in decades, raising alarms among farmers and environmentalists about the potential for significant crop failures. The...
OpenAI to set up world’s largest AI data center in Abu Dhabi
In a significant move to bolster global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, OpenAI has announced plans to establish the world's largest AI data center in...
Japan grapples with soaring rice prices amid inflation
Several factors have converged to create a perfect storm for rice prices in Japan. Japan is currently facing a significant economic challenge as core...
UK net migration down by half in 2024
Net migration to the United Kingdom experienced a significant decline in 2024, dropping by nearly half to 431,000 from the previous year's 860,000, according...
Canada cuts study permits for Indian students by 31%
In a significant policy shift, Canada has reduced the number of study permits issued to Indian students by nearly 31% in the first quarter...
US updates travel advisories ahead of Summer season
As the summer travel season approaches, the United States Department of State has issued updated travel advisories for multiple countries, urging American citizens to...
US: White House commission identifies key factors behind America’s health decline
— A White House commission, established by President Donald Trump in February, is set to release a comprehensive report today detailing the underlying causes...
Walmart to layoff 1500 people; debate on over H-1B visa hiring practices
Walmart recent announcement to eliminate approximately 1,500 corporate positions has sparked significant controversy, particularly concerning the company's employment of H-1B visa holders. The layoffs,...