China pursuing bases in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon?
China observes the western coast of Africa. China wants to make more of an impact in Western Africa. US obstructing China's attempts to set up military outposts in Africa. The US is concerned because Beijing has been attempting to position its troops along the African nations' Atlantic coast, and Washington has been attempting to thwart its intentions by making compromises. See to find out more!
Who is responsible for the hacking effort against the United States and the United Kingdom?
Cyberattacks in China explained: Seven Chinese hackers are the target of criminal charges and sanctions announced by the US and the UK for allegedly carrying out widespread attacks on behalf of China's civilian intelligence agency. Who's responsible for the cyberattacks? And what is their objective?
Sudan Civil War: One year later, the situation is still dire.
Over 8.5 million people have been displaced from their homes as a result of a year-long conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This has caused the greatest displacement crisis in history and forced families to relocate several times as people attempt to flee to neighboring nations that also face economic and security challenges. A lack of resources has forced some people to return to the capital city devastated by conflict. Famine is a new issue that is encroaching on Sudan.
Voyager 1 and NASA reestablished communication after a months-long pause.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending back information regarding the condition and state of its onboard engineering systems for the first time since November. On November 14, 2023, Voyager 1 ceased transmitting usable science and engineering data back to Earth. The probe and its twin, Voyager 2, are the only spacecraft to have ever flown in interstellar space.
Ghanaian public hospital blackouts: deficit-ridden state-owned electricity company
The government-owned energy utility in Ghana is disconnecting its clients, including government institutions, who have not paid their bills. Power outages are occurring in public hospitals, and the consequences are disastrous.
Toy manufacturer Mattel has honored veteran actress Helen Mirren with her own Barbie doll and declared her a role model ahead of Women's Day on March 8.
Police in South Korea raid medics after they stage a walkout.
As authorities increased their efforts to put an end to a walkout by trainee doctors opposing plans to change the health system, South Korean police staged a raid on Friday that targeted officials of the Korean Medical Association.
Supermarkets under scrutiny: Demand greater competition to drive down costs
Concerns over price gouging are putting major supermarkets under increased investigation in several nations. A federal investigation into the supermarket industry has begun in Australia. Additionally, New Zealanders pay some of the highest costs worldwide for goods and services.
Olympics 2024: Cyber threats for France during the Paris Games
The Olympics in Paris are quickly approaching. Cybercriminals will be tempted to interfere with the games. During the games, France can run into several cyber dangers. However, it appears that the French government has already devised a fix. You may read more in this report.
Massive fire breaks out at the Iraqi market, popularly called the Langa bazaar in Erbil.
According to media sources, a sizable fire consumed a second-hand market in Erbil, Iraq, late on Tuesday, February 27. Hundreds of businesses at the bustling Langa bazaar burned destroyed, and Iraqi Kurdish TV channel Rudaw stated that the fire was sparked by an electrical short circuit.
In the world of consumer products, trends change every few years. While Apple has enjoyed a dominant market share in China, it is now losing ground in the world's second-largest economy. But demand is picking up in India, where the middle class is growing in affluence and aspirations. So, what does the sales of Apple's flagship product say about the state of these two Asian heavyweights and their economies? That's what this following report explores.
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