Bangladesh civil disobedience protests claim 23 lives
23 killed as Bangladesh students demand PM’s resignation and launch civil disobedience movement Bangladeshi students have launched a civil disobedience movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Today’s protests have resulted in the deaths of 23 people and numerous injuries, according to reports from Reuters. The student-led protests
Amazon’s stock dips as online sales growth slows
Amazon’s stock plummeted over 8% on Friday after the company revealed that online sales growth had decelerated in the second quarter, and customers were opting for more affordable options, as per Reuters report. These remarks from the online retail giant align with the prevailing trend of value-focused consumer behavior, just
Court rules Prince Harry can’t take Murdoch allegations to trial
London’s High Court ruled that Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife, Meghan. The court also decided that Harry and others cannot pursue claims against Murdoch himself. Background of the Lawsuit Prince Harry, along with more than 40 others,
Singapore welcomes first new leader in two decades
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years, Lawrence Wong, held his initial cabinet meeting on Thursday. He emphasized the need to sustain the success of the wealthy city-state amid an uncertain global environment. Wong’s Vision for Singapore After being sworn in on Wednesday night, Wong attended
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters): China’s state planner has ordered provinces to develop energy-efficiency plans for entities accounting for about 70% of consumption and carbon emissions by 2025-end, according to a notice, to meet targets that have been falling short. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday the
50 lives lost in Afghanistan’s Baghlan floods
BAGHLAN: Afganistan’s northern province of Baghlan experienced heavy rainfall as a result of which 50 individuals have died, revealed the Interior Ministry on Friday. Speaking to Reuters, Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qaniee warned that the death toll could surge as the situation unfolds. The flood, spanning multiple districts, has left
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features
According to Bloomberg News, Apple Inc. has reopened discussions with OpenAI regarding the use of the startup’s generative AI technology in new iPhone features expected later this year. Integration Talks Underway Discussions have commenced regarding potential terms and the integration of OpenAI features into Apple’s upcoming iPhone operating system, iOS
