China’s gasoline exports experienced a significant decline of 35.7% in July compared to the previous year, as refiners reduced crude runs and scaled back shipments amid weakening profit margins. According to customs data released on Sunday, gasoline exports stood at… Read More ›
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Calls Intensify For Meta To Strengthen Child Protection Measures On Whatsapp
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has raised concerns over the spread of child sexual abuse imagery on WhatsApp, urging Meta to implement stronger safeguards to protect children. Despite existing mechanisms, the IWF argues that more needs to be done to… Read More ›
North Korea Prepares To Revitalize Tourism Sector With New Developments In Samjiyon
As North Korea gears up to reopen its borders to international tourists, the country has been focusing on expanding its tourism infrastructure, particularly in the mountain city of Samjiyon near the Chinese border. Although the country has largely remained closed… Read More ›
Chevron’s Anchor Project Advances Ultra-High Pressure Oil Extraction Technology
Chevron’s recent advancement in oil extraction technology could significantly expand access to previously unreachable crude oil reserves, potentially adding up to 5 billion barrels to global production, analysts suggest. On Monday, Chevron announced the successful commencement of oil production from… Read More ›
Gaming Industry Faces Reset Amid Weak Console Sales, Major Releases Ahead
The global video game market is poised for modest annual growth this year, reflecting a slowdown in console sales, according to a recent report by market research firm Newzoo. In a blog post released Tuesday, Newzoo projected a 2.1% year-over-year… Read More ›
Hindenburg Research Targets SEBI Chief Over Alleged Offshore Links Amid Ongoing Adani Group Controversy
India’s stock market has been abuzz, not just due to investor interest but primarily because of allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch, the chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The controversy erupted after Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based… Read More ›
Samsung Faces Worker Strike Over Wage Dispute As Union Plans Strategic Action
Samsung Electronics’ largest workers’ union in South Korea announced on Tuesday that it would initiate a four-day strike starting Thursday, aimed at pressuring the company for higher wages and bonuses after negotiations with management failed in July. Lee Hyun-kuk, vice… Read More ›
‘Superfood’ Makhana Cultivation Transforms Farming Practices and Increases Profitability in India’s Bihar
Phool dev Shahni, like his father and grandfather before him, once earned his livelihood by diving into 8-foot-deep muddy ponds to harvest makhana, or lotus seeds. “I used to dive in 7 to 8 feet of water for hours a… Read More ›
FTX Ordered To Repay $12.7 Billion To Customers Amid Bankruptcy Settlement
A U.S. court has mandated that bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Thursday. The ruling follows accusations that FTX lured customers with a false sense of… Read More ›
Study Reveals Alarming Growth In AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Content On Dark Web
A recent study has uncovered a disturbing trend: a significant rise in the creation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material on the dark web. Research conducted by Anglia Ruskin University indicates a clear and growing demand for such content among… Read More ›