For decades, Bali has been sold to the world as a tropical utopia where rice terraces glow in golden sunsets, temples stand serene against volcanic backdrops, and calm beaches invite endless relaxation. Social media has only amplified this image, flooding… Read More ›
Month: September 2025
Dirty Soda Becomes America’s Newest Beverage Obsession
What began as a quirky Utah trend has exploded into a nationwide movement that is reshaping the soft drink industry. Dirty soda—soft drinks infused with syrups, creams, fruit purées, or other sweet add-ons—has gone from niche curiosity to mainstream favorite,… Read More ›
Seoul Pushes Back on Trump’s $350B Demand, Says It Cannot Pay Upfront
South Korea has firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s insistence that it make a $350 billion upfront investment into U.S. projects as part of a tariff-reduction deal, with top aides describing the demand as unrealistic and financially perilous. The resistance underscores… Read More ›
BRICS-Bank Signals Rupee Bond Debut by March 2026 in Strategic Shift
The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by the BRICS nations, is preparing to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in India’s domestic markets by end-March 2026, sources say. Already active in raising funds in non-dollar currencies such as Chinese yuan… Read More ›
UN Report Flags More Than 150 Companies Linked to Israeli Settlements
The United Nations has revealed that more than 150 international and Israeli companies maintain business ties with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a territory considered illegal under international law. The database, released by the UN’s human rights office, highlights… Read More ›
French Premier Rejects Wealth Tax, Targets 4.7% Deficit Goal for 2026
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has made it clear: a return of the wealth tax is off the table, and his government plans to steer down the budget deficit to around 4.7 percent of GDP in 2026. These… Read More ›
Experts Argue the World Is Entering an AI Super-Cycle Set to Redefine Technology for Decades
Analysts and venture capitalists increasingly describe the current surge in artificial intelligence investment and adoption as more than a hype cycle—it is the start of a “super-cycle”, a prolonged era of structural transformation driven by AI. In contrast to short-lived… Read More ›
European Banks Poised to Issue Euro Stablecoin as Digital Finance Advances
A stablecoin is a form of digital or crypto asset designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference—typically a fiat currency like the euro or U.S. dollar. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ether, stablecoins are backed… Read More ›
India Reads Policy Shift with Export-Focused FDI Tweaks, Eyes a Boost for Amazon
The Indian government is considering a key revision to foreign direct investment policy that would allow e-commerce companies like Amazon to buy goods directly from Indian sellers for export—something currently prohibited under existing rules. A confidential draft prepared by the… Read More ›
Doctors Reassure Pregnant Women: Tylenol Remains Safe When Used Responsibly
Doctors across the United States are responding to a surge of concern from pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol, one of the most widely used medications during pregnancy. The anxiety comes after recent claims suggesting a link between acetaminophen—the… Read More ›