China has initiated an investigation into the parent company of US fashion labels Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, citing alleged “discriminatory measures” against companies involved in Xinjiang cotton production. Beijing’s latest initiative represents a strategic response to ongoing accusations from Western officials and human rights advocates regarding the alleged use of forced labor from the…
Authorities have confirmed the tragic discovery of an American woman who went missing during a hike on South Africa’s Table Mountain. She has been found deceased, according to official reports. Brook Cheuvront, a North Carolina student, found herself in Cape Town undertaking an internship with a non-governmental organization. A 20-year-old student has been reported missing…
In a significant move, China’s central bank has introduced a comprehensive set of measures designed to stimulate the nation’s struggling economy. The Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, has revealed intentions to reduce borrowing costs and enable banks to expand their lending activities. The decision follows a string of underwhelming data that…
India has confirmed its inaugural case of the new mpox strain, prompting a public health emergency alert from the World Health Organization (WHO). The newly identified variant, designated as clade 1b, exhibits high transmissibility and has been associated with the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa. Reports indicate that a new strain has been identified in…
Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he does not anticipate pursuing a run for the presidency in 2028 should he face defeat in the upcoming November election. At 78 years old, Trump has emerged as the Republican candidate for three consecutive national elections, significantly transforming the party landscape over the past eight years. During…
Sri Lanka has welcomed its new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leftist leader who assumed office on Monday. Dissanayake has pledged to change a nation historically dominated by influential political families as it begins to recover from its most severe economic crisis in over seventy years. In a significant electoral move, millions of Sri Lankans…
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has announced his decision to forgo participation in a second television debate in the lead-up to the November presidential election. Vice-President Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, confirmed her participation in the CNN debate scheduled for October 23. In contrast, Republican nominee Donald Trump expressed at…
In a historic turn, Sri Lanka’s presidential election has entered a second round of counting, as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes in the initial tally. The election commission is set to tally voters’ second and third presidential choices. During the election process, individuals were instructed to rank up to three candidates according…
The Three Mile Island energy plant, infamous for hosting the most significant nuclear accident in US history, is set to resume operations as Microsoft seeks solutions to meet its increasing energy demands. The technology powerhouse announced it has finalized a 20-year agreement to acquire energy from the Pennsylvania facility. Following enhancements, the facility will resume…
Sri Lankans are heading to the polls to elect a new president. This is the first election following widespread protests that led to the ousting of the previous leader amid the nation’s most severe economic crisis in history in 2022. Saturday’s vote is pivotal for economic reforms to steer the country towards recovery. However, numerous…
