In a significant policy shift, China is set to “gradually raise” its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s. This decision comes as the nation grapples with an ageing population and a shrinking pension budget. On Friday, the nation’s leading legislative assembly sanctioned measures to increase the legal retirement age for women in…
A billionaire investor known for accurately forecasting the global financial crisis has warned that the upcoming US election could plunge the world’s largest economy into significant turmoil. As the highly anticipated televised debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump unfolded, investor Ray Dalio expressed a profound concern for the state of democracy, regardless of…
Recent official figures indicate that US inflation has continued to decline, bolstering expectations that the US central bank may lower interest rates in the upcoming week. In the year leading up to August, consumer prices increased 2.5% despite declines in the costs of petrol, used cars and trucks, and several other items. The latest figures…
In Kolkata, junior doctors are openly challenging a court ruling as they persist in their protests against the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a government hospital. The finding of the body of a 31-year-old woman on August 9 has ignited widespread outrage across the nation. A hospital volunteer has been taken…
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had their inaugural encounter on the presidential debate platform in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. Their initial encounter did not result in a positive connection despite exchanging pleasantries. During a heated 90-minute exchange, Harris skillfully employed personal attacks to unsettle the former president, derailing his message and intensifying the already high…
As Durga Puja, the largest festival in West Bengal, approaches in October, there are concerns about a potential shortage of hilsa, the beloved fish of the local population. Bangladesh, the world’s largest producer of hilsa, has recently ramped up its efforts to prevent the transportation of fish to neighbouring India. This move strengthens the longstanding…
A driver linked to one of Australia‘s most catastrophic road accidents, a wedding bus crash that resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, has received a 32-year prison sentence. On June 11, 2023, a coach overturned while returning from a celebration in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, resulting in injuries to…
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered Apple to pay €13bn (£11bn; $14bn) in unpaid taxes to Ireland. The European Commission has accused Ireland of granting Apple illegal tax advantages for eight years. However, the Irish government has consistently maintained its stance, arguing against the necessity of paying the tax. In a definitive ruling,…
A significant portion of East Timor’s population, known for its strong Catholic faith, gathered for a Mass led by Pope Francis during his visit to Asia. This event marked a critical moment for the country, as it is one of the most Catholic nations in the world, second only to Vatican City. According to the…
In a recent announcement, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revealed that the country is currently pursuing a nuclear force construction policy aimed at significantly expanding its arsenal of atomic weapons. This development was reported by state media outlet KCNA on Tuesday. According to KCNA, Kim emphasized the importance of North Korea’s nuclear capability and…
