Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
While several nations have signed up to participate in the multibillion-dollar project, two major BRICS members, India and Brazil, have now decided against joining. India has maintained a clear stance of non-participation, citing strategic and economic concerns. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s flagship global development strategy, has garnered a mix of support and … Read more
The Hurun China Rich List for 2023 has crowned Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, as the wealthiest person in China. With an impressive net worth of $49.3 billion, Zhang’s wealth highlights not only his success as the creator of TikTok but also his significant influence on the global tech landscape. As China faces economic … Read more
In recent years, Iceland has become a leading example of the potential benefits of a shorter workweek. Between 2020 and 2022, an experimental four-day workweek initiative was implemented for over half of the country’s workforce, allowing employees to work fewer hours without a reduction in pay. This initiative was rooted in the belief that balancing … Read more
Last year, during a private meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, a new request emerged that underscores the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue. According to U.S. officials who were present at or briefed on the conversation, Xi urged Biden to alter the United States’ stance on Taiwan’s independence by replacing … Read more
The exponential growth of generative AI and its technological demands are poised to generate staggering amounts of electronic waste, potentially equating to the weight of 10 billion iPhones per year by 2030. According to researchers from Cambridge University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this prediction highlights the environmental impacts of rapidly advancing AI technology, … Read more
In a significant turn of events leading up to the November 5th U.S. presidential election, The Washington Post faced backlash after its decision not to endorse a candidate, with over 200,000 subscribers canceling their digital subscriptions. The decision, spearheaded by the paper’s owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, stirred controversy, with reactions from former editors … Read more
The rise of drone technology in modern warfare has posed significant security challenges for nations around the world. As autonomous and semi-autonomous drones become integral to combat and surveillance, the need for effective anti-drone solutions has grown. India has responded to this emerging threat with the creation of “Vajra Shot,” a handheld anti-drone gun developed … Read more
In a turn that has sparked discussions and even some debate, Christophe Barraud, often hailed as the “world’s most accurate economist,” has recently made headlines with his forecast of a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Christophe Barraud, chief economist and strategist at Market Securities Monaco, has been named Bloomberg’s top economic … Read more
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a grim milestone, with the Palestine Health Ministry reporting a death toll that has surpassed 43,000. This tragic number, reported on Monday, comes amid intensified Israeli military operations in northern Gaza, particularly in densely populated areas. Over half of these casualties are reported to be women and … Read more
The security situation in country took a dark turn as at least 40 soldiers lost their lives in a recent attack on military base in Chad’s Lake Chad region. President Mahamat Idriss Deby swiftly responded, launching an operation aimed at tracking down the assailants responsible. While no group has officially claimed responsibility, the attack reflects … Read more