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US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers In Retaliation For Attacks On Warships
The United States military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for what it described as unprovoked attempts by Iran to attack two U.S. warships. The reported
UN Votes To Adopt New World Map To Reflect Africa’s True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional Mercator world map with a projection that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. The “Correct the Map” resolution,
Bank Of England’s Bailey Warns Structural Pressures Could Push Up Government Debt
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that long-term structural pressures and major economic shocks could continue to push up government debt and borrowing costs across advanced economies. Speaking
Pig Kidney Functions In Patient For Record 271 Days Before Being Replaced With Human Organ
A genetically modified pig kidney has functioned inside a human patient for a record 271 days, US doctors have reported, in a development they say could help address the global
Ghana Orders Gold Exporters To Refine Dore Locally, Retain More Value From Gold Industry
Ghana has ordered certain gold exporters to refine gold dore locally before shipping it abroad, in a move aimed at retaining more value from the country’s gold industry. The Ghana
Myanmar Leader Begins Vietnam Visit With Defence And Telecom Talks
Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in Vietnam on Friday for a three-day official visit that includes meetings with executives from major telecommunications, defence and automobile companies. The visit is
Volkswagen Shares Rise After Major Turnaround Deal, 50,000 More Jobs At Risk
Shares in Volkswagen rose about 6% on Friday after the supervisory board of Europe’s largest automaker approved a major turnaround agreement aimed at averting a deepening conflict with unions and
Uber, Wayve Launch London’s First Robotaxi Service
Londoners can now hail a self-driving minicab after Uber launched the UK’s first robotaxi service in partnership with British artificial intelligence firm Wayve. The service begins with 15 autonomous vehicles
Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Services With Institutional Bitcoin, Ether Trading In UAE
Standard Chartered has launched institutional spot trading in Bitcoin and Ether in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first global systemically important bank to offer the service in the Gulf
Swiss Rave Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In, Admits Attack
A 43-year-old Swiss man has surrendered to police and admitted carrying out a shooting at a rave in Aarau that killed one person and injured six others. Swiss police said
