This year, more Southeast Asian tech startups laid off workers as macroeconomic headwinds widened losses and venture capitalists pushed startups to extend their runways. Carousell, the online marketplace, announced last week that it was laying off 10% of its workforce,… Read More ›
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US And Allies Slap Sanctions On North Korea After Ballistic Missile Tests
The United States and its Asian allies have sanctioned three North Korean senior officials linked to the country’s recent missile tests. This year, Pyongyang launched a record number of ballistic missiles – over 60 – and tested several intercontinental ballistic… Read More ›
EU Will Allow Use Of Cell Phones On Flights
People traveling by air in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to fully utilize their phones while they are flying. The European Commission ruled that airlines can offer 5G technology alongside slower mobile data on board planes. This could… Read More ›
Eisai And Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Down Cognitive Decline, But Has Side Effects
According to detailed data presented on Tuesday, an experimental Alzheimer’s drug from Eisai and Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial but may carry a risk of serious side effects for certain patients. The drug, lecanemab, was linked… Read More ›
Reasons For Donald Trump Currently Choosing Not To Return To Twitter
Donald Trump enjoys using Twitter. He stated in 2017 that he would not have been elected president without it. “Twitter is a wonderful thing for me, because I get the word out… I might not be here talking to you… Read More ›
The Arms Industry Is Booming As Eastern Europe Arms Ukraine
As governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, the region’s arms industry is producing guns, artillery shells, and other military supplies at a rate not seen since the Cold War. Since Russia invaded… Read More ›
How Qatar’s Wealth Affects The Lives Of Millions Of People In The United Kingdom
Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup has sparked widespread criticism for its record on women’s, LGBTQ+, and migrant worker rights. The attendance of officials, teams, and even fans has been called into question. But our relationship with Qatar extends far… Read More ›
Are Flying Taxis Becoming A Reality?
Current developments in the United States provide signals that flying taxis could be a step closer to becoming a reality. A new set of rules were published by US air regulators on Monday which formally added these flying taxis to… Read More ›
Nations Ratify The COP27 Agreement With The “Loss And Damage” Fund
At the COP27 climate summit early on Sunday, nations adopted a contentious final agreement that establishes a fund to aid poor nations suffering from climate disasters but does not step up efforts to reduce the emissions that cause them. After… Read More ›
New Loss And Damage Proposals Are Floated At COP27 By UK, US And Other Nations
According to a source familiar with the situation, a coalition of developed countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, has released a draft proposal on loss and damage funding. According to a draft that Reuters has access to,… Read More ›