With the implementation of new emissions regulations starting January 1, 2025, Australia is set to experience a significant shift in its automotive landscape, driven by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales. The country’s updated environmental policies are expected to accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles across a wide range of sectors, including […]
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) stands as the principal judicial body of the United Nations, established to settle legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on international legal questions. Unlike national courts, which deal with disputes between individuals, the ICJ’s jurisdiction is primarily limited to cases involving states, although its decisions can have […]
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China, the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, faces an astonishing real estate paradox: an estimated 80 million homes stand empty across the nation. These vacant properties have drawn increasing attention as a symbol of China’s over-ambitious urbanization efforts and a reflection of the vulnerabilities within its property market. In this article, we […]
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Over 1,000 people in Ireland are currently hospitalized due to flu-related illnesses, putting significant strain on the country’s healthcare system. This comes as hospitals face a surge in flu cases, with the Health Service Executive (HSE) acknowledging the immense pressure on resources. As of the latest reports, flu-related admissions have caused a sharp rise in […]
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WHO recalled that on 31 December 2019, its Country Office in China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of “viral pneumonia” in the city. “In the weeks, months and years that unfolded after that, COVID-19 came to shape our lives and our world,” the UN […]
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The measure, issued by the de facto Ministry of Economy on 26 December, enforces a two-year-old decree prohibiting women from working with both national and international NGOs. In his statement, Mr. Türk emphasised the devastating impact on the delivery of critical humanitarian aid in Afghanistan the decree will have, where more than half the population […]
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Shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has called on its customers to pick up their full containers and return empty ones at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports before January 15, in anticipation of potential disruptions caused by a looming strike. The company’s warning comes as labor negotiations remain tense, raising concerns about operational delays at key […]
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In his annual year-end report, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stark warning against calls to disregard federal court decisions, describing such rhetoric as “dangerous.” His remarks come at a time of increasing political tension, especially as former President Donald Trump and others have publicly criticized the judiciary, suggesting the possibility of […]
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China’s Public Security Minister, Wang Xiaohong, has pledged to enhance international collaboration on drug control, emphasizing the need to address the root causes of the global drug problem. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday, Wang, who also serves as the head of the national narcotics control committee, called for efforts to “eradicate the soil that […]
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Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of 295,449 diesel-engine F-Series trucks, following concerns over a defective fuel pump that could lead to a loss of engine power, potentially increasing the risk of accidents. The recall, which was disclosed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2020 to 2022 Ford Super Duty […]
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