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The upcoming Paris Olympics, set for the summer of 2024, have become the center of a geopolitical controversy involving Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Russia of running a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the Games. This accusation comes amid heightened tensions due to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and follows a series of events that have raised concerns …

The human trafficking crisis in Southeast Asia has escalated into a global concern. Organized crime rings, which initially fueled an “explosion” of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic, have now expanded their operations beyond the region. Let’s delve into the details of this urgent issue. The Scale of the Crisis Driven by online anonymity, inspired by new …

In a clear departure from previous leniencies, Hong Kong’s administration has adopted a resolute position on the issue of national security prisoners. This shift is indicative of the government’s intensified focus on safeguarding national security, which has resulted in a stringent policy against early release for individuals convicted of grave national security violations. The enactment of the new national security …

The semiconductor chip is the heart of modern technology, and the United States is ramping up its efforts to control its flow. In a significant development, the Biden administration is considering adding several Chinese semiconductor firms to a blacklist due to their connections with Huawei. This move is a clear indication of the escalating ‘chip war’ between the US and …

In the high-stakes game of international trade, the United States has made a strategic move to control exports to China, a maneuver that could potentially place China in a checkmate position. This complex game is not just about trade balances or market access; it’s about power, technology, and the future of global leadership. The US Strategy: A Tight Grip on …

The tranquil skies above Japan were shattered by a resounding explosion, marking a significant setback for the nation’s burgeoning private space industry.  The Kairos rocket, developed by Space One, was poised to make history as Japan’s first privately-funded rocket to breach the Earth’s atmosphere. However, what was supposed to be a momentous inaugural launch quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal …

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has failed to stop a bill that could ban the app from US app stores from advancing in Congress. The bill, called the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday, with bipartisan support. The bill will now move …

The case was about whether states can bar former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on Section 3 of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who previously held government positions but later “engaged in insurrection” from running for various offices. The case originated from Colorado, where the state’s Supreme Court ruled in December 2023 that Trump was ineligible …

Asia is home to some of the wealthiest and most influential people in the world, who have amassed their fortunes from various sectors, such as technology, e-commerce, energy, and real estate. According to the Forbes real-time list of billionaires, as of January 30, 2024, the richest man and woman in Asia are Gautam Adani and Yang Huiyan, respectively. Gautam Adani: …

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will shut down the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia in early April 2024. The decision follows a significant drop in usage of the feature, which was launched in 2019 as a way to showcase news content from reputable sources. Meta had previously discontinued the News tab …