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Over 5,000 Indians Trapped in Cambodia, Forced to Carry Out Cyber Frauds

March 30, 2024

Government of India has estimated that over 5,000 Indians are trapped in Cambodia, allegedly being held against their will, and forced to carry out cyber frauds targeting people back home. The fraudsters have allegedly duped people in India of at ..

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Xiaomi Enters the Electric Vehicle Market with SU7

March 28, 2024

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle, the SU7, in Beijing. The company, known for its affordable smartphones and home appliances, is now entering the fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector in China, which is world’s ..

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Health Concerns Surrounding ‘Beni-koji’ Dietary Supplement in Japan

March 28, 2024

Recently, Japan issued a nationwide recall of a dietary supplement called ‘beni-koji choleste help’, which was intended to lower cholesterol levels. The recall was initiated after concerns were raised about the supplement’s potential link to two deaths and approximately 106 ..

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What is TikTok Ownership Controversy?

March 28, 2024

Popular video sharing platform TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill recently. The move, initiated by US politicians, wants TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations to American ..

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How is China helping Sri Lanka’s economic recovery?

March 28, 2024

China, being Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral creditor, has recently pledged to assist in the restructuring of the island nation’s external debt. This support is crucial for Sri Lanka to maintain its $2.9 billion IMF bailout. Although China’s official stance on ..

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Thailand Passes Landmark Bill for Marriage Equality

March 28, 2024

Recently, Thailand’s parliament has approved a marriage equality bill, bringing the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions. The bill, which was more than a decade in the making, received support from all major ..

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US and UK Sanction China Over Alleged Cyber Spying

March 27, 2024

US and UK uncover sanctions offered against hackers backed by the Chinese state over recent malicious attacks that took place. In order to counter cyber threats, the United States and the United Kingdom took coordinated action by imposing sanctions on ..

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UN Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence

March 25, 2024

On March 24, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The resolution, sponsored by the United States and co-sponsored by 123 countries, including Russia, China, and Cuba, aims to ensure that ..

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Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Package averting Shut-down

March 25, 2024

On March 24, 2024, US President Joe Biden signed into law a long-awaited $1.2 trillion funding package passed by Congress, keeping federal agencies running through September and averting a damaging partial government shutdown. Background The funding package, which represents the ..

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Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

March 23, 2024

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States entered into a trilateral security partnership called AUKUS to build nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. The program, known as SSN-AUKUS, is a significant milestone in the defense cooperation between the ..

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