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Russia has begun utilizing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international payments as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of Western sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. The move follows legislative changes enabling the use of digital currencies

The Japanese government has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal year 2035, using 2013 as the baseline. The decision, approved on Tuesday, was finalized during a joint meeting involving the Environment Ministry and the

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN Convention against Cybercrime aims to strengthen global cooperation, enhance evidence-sharing mechanisms, and provide technical assistance

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Krishnan is set to collaborate with David Sacks, who has been named White House AI and Crypto Czar, to oversee AI

Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, held talks with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to address key bilateral and global developments. The meeting took place at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City during the Indian

The European Commission has disbursed an additional €10 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), reinforcing its support amid growing humanitarian needs. This supplementary funding follows the €82 million already

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its definition of “healthy” food for the first time in 30 years, redefining the nutritional standards that guide consumer choices. The revised criteria prioritize nutrient-rich foods such as eggs, salmon,

FedEx Corporation announced on December 19 its plan to spin off FedEx Freight into a separate publicly traded company, aiming to establish the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America. The decision, following a comprehensive strategic review by the FedEx

Nike CEO Elliott Hill outlined his strategic plan on Thursday to revive the company’s growth trajectory, attributing recent revenue and profit declines to excessive promotional discounts. Hill, a longtime Nike veteran who rejoined the company in October, emphasized restoring “sport”

The number of foreign visitors to Japan has surpassed 33 million in the first 11 months of 2024, setting a new annual record, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO). This milestone reflects a strong rebound