only 900 can speak Sanna language now; Community strives to revive language
In the tranquil village of Kormakitis, Cyprus, a linguistic treasure teeters on the brink of extinction. Cypriot Maronite Arabic, locally known as Sanna, is...
Producing one penny costs nearly 4 cents in US
In a significant shift in U.S. currency policy, the Treasury Department has announced plans to discontinue the production of the penny by early 2026....
Trump sues 4 New Jersey cities over sanctuary policies
The Trump administration has initiated legal action against four New Jersey cities—Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken—alleging that their sanctuary city policies obstruct federal...
Vietnam to block Telegram amid allegations of criminal activity
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications has directed telecommunications providers to block access to the messaging app Telegram, citing the platform's alleged failure to...
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...