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UNESCO Lists Kyiv and Lviv World Heritage Sites as ‘In Danger’ Due to Russian Conflict

September 16, 2023

UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, has designated the World Heritage Sites in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv as “in danger” due to the ongoing conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion. This decision, made during UNESCO’s annual world heritage ..

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France Bans iPhone 12 Sales Over Radiation Concerns

September 15, 2023

France’s radiation watchdog, the Agence Nationale des Frequences (ANFR), has prohibited the sale of Apple’s iPhone 12 due to tests revealing that the smartphone exceeded European radiation exposure limits. The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 was found ..

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Apple’s Shift to USB-C in iPhone 15 Driven by EU Regulations

September 15, 2023

Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series introduces a significant design change: it replaces the proprietary ‘lightning’ connector with a USB-C charging port, in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations mandating USB-C ports on smartphones and electronic devices by the end of ..

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India’s Recognition as an OIML Certificates Issuing Authority

September 15, 2023

India’s recent achievement as an internationally recognized OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates Issuing Authority signifies a significant milestone in the realm of weights and measures. The newfound status allows the country to issue OIML Pattern Approval certificates for ..

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Global Debt as a Share of Economic Output Declined in 2022

September 14, 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that global debt as a share of economic output decreased for the second consecutive year in 2022, but this trend may be ending as the post-COVID growth surge wanes. According to the IMF’s Global ..

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Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting

September 14, 2023

The Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from September 14 to 16, 2023. Delegates from more than 50 G20 member countries, special invitees, and international organizations will gather to discuss ..

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