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Trump seeks last-ditch solution for TikTok
AFP, Published on 18/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - TikTok says it will “go dark” in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won’t be used to punish service providers.
Covid pills help Chinese cats beat deadly disease
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/01/2025
» Covid-19 antiviral drugs for humans are getting a new lease on life in post-pandemic China, as cat owners seize on them as antidotes to a life-threatening disease caused by a coronavirus that infects their feline companions.
Greenland’s leader steps up push for independence
Reuters, Published on 03/01/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede has emphasised his desire to pursue independence from Denmark, its former colonial ruler, marking a significant change in the rhetoric surrounding the Arctic island’s future.
Are Russian sanctions working? Debate takes new urgency with Trump
The New York TImes, Published on 02/01/2025
» LONDON — Thousands of far-reaching sanctions have been imposed by dozens of countries on Russian banks, businesses and people since Moscow ordered tanks to roll across the border into Ukraine in the winter of 2022.
Musk flummoxes internet with 'Kekius Maximus' persona
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Elon Musk adopted the moniker "Kekius Maximus" on X Tuesday, sparking speculation among his 210 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the lead character of the movie "Gladiator."
Ukraine-Russia gas transit deal at critical moment of truth
Bloomberg, Published on 29/12/2024
» The future of gas transit through Ukraine is at a turning point. If a last-minute deal isn’t struck by Wednesday, billions of cubic metres in gas flows could come to a halt.
Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth, Chelsea held at Everton
AFP, Published on 22/12/2024
» LONDON - Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday.
Black day? Guinness runs dry in UK pubs amid online craze
AFP, Published on 16/12/2024
» LONDON - At her London pub, landlady Kate Davidson has taken to issuing Guinness ration cards, but still the beer has run out amid a UK shortage of Ireland's national drink.
Hong Kong targets EV transition for franchised buses, taxis in B2.6bn push
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/12/2024
» Hong Kong authorities will dish out more than HK$600 million (2.6 billion baht) to help franchised bus companies and the taxi industry procure electric vehicles (EVs) under a plan to achieve zero vehicular emissions and carbon neutrality by 2050.
US unveils $988m aid package for Ukraine including rockets and drones
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2024
» SIMI VALLEY, California: The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion on Saturday.