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London, UK: A new study suggests that old people playing online puzzle games have the same memory as people in their 20s. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of York, England. The researchers have found that individuals aged 60 and above who engage in digital puzzle games showed enhanced skills in disregarding irrelevant distractions. However, older adults who played strategy games did not display similar memory or concentration improvements. A lot of research has focused on action games, as it is thought that reacting quickly, keeping track of targets, and so on helps attention and memory, but…

Latvia: Latvian Defence Minister Ms. Inara Murniece has ordered the army to guard the country’s border with Belarus. The moves came at a time of “hybrid threats” facing the country, and a reported 96 attempts were made by people to cross the border in 24 hours. “Latvian Border Guard officers have been recalled from their holidays to help with patrols,” officials stated. Latvia has “information about a possible increase in hybrid threats”, the Border Guard said in a statement, noting that Belarusian authorities are increasingly involved in organising the flow of people, many of whom are asylum seekers and refugees,…

Poland: Poland has held the Armed Forces Day parade, its biggest military parade since the Cold War, to showcase the country’s state-of-the-art weaponry as defence takes centre stage ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October. The parade marked the 103rd anniversary of Poland’s victory over the Soviet Union’s Red Army in the Battle of Warsaw in 1920, during which Polish troops defeated Bolshevik forces advancing on Europe. With the country’s election campaign in full swing, the immense display of military hardware provided a chance for the government to promote its security credentials. “The defence of our eastern border, the border…

North Korea: North Korea has claimed that the American soldier, Mr. Travis King, who crossed the country’s border last month, was escaping from the US army because of “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination.” The statement was published in the country’s state media. Mr. King reportedly crossed North Korean territory from South Korea on 18th July 2023. According to the state media, the US soldier admitted to the illegal crossing and wanted refuge in the country. North Korea stated that Mr. King has confessed to crossing the border illegally with the intent to stay in North Korea or in a third…

Sudan: The United Nations has stated that more than 1 million people have fled Sudan to neighbouring states as people inside the country suffer from food and healthcare shortages after four months of war. Fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated the capital, Khartoum, leading to a protracted civil war and destabilising the region. “Time is running out for farmers to plant the crops that will feed them and their neighbours.” Medical supplies are scarce. The situation is spiralling out of control,” UN agencies said in a joint statement. According to the latest…

United States: A recent survey has found that the drug epidemic has surged to unprecedented levels in the United States. The newly released poll by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) sheds light on the extensive toll inflicted by substance use on families across the nation. More than a quarter of adults surveyed stated that they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkillers or other illegal opioids, and nearly 1 in 10 adults has had a family member die of a drug overdose. According to reports, nearly 110,000 people died from a drug overdose in 2022. Alcohol…

Kenya: Kenya’s energy regulator announces the reinstatement of a minor subsidy aimed at stabilising retail fuel prices for the upcoming 30 days. This marks a change in government policy following a public outcry regarding the high cost of living. President Mr. William Ruto eliminated fuel and maize flour subsidies in September 2023. The president stated a preference for subsidising production over consumption. The intention behind this action was also to reduce government expenditure as the administration endeavours to manage debt repayments that have led to the government refuting market speculations of a potential default. However, the reductions in subsidies and…

United States: Tesla has launched the latest versions of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV, which will be available cheaper in the US. The automaker giant aims to increase sales growth by offering shorter driving ranges. The new models’ standard range is between $78,490 and $88,490. It is 10 percent lower than the previous lowest-priced models and is available for delivery between September and October 2023. The new Model S provides a driving range of up to 320 miles (515 KM), which is less than the basic and performance “plaid” versions, offering up to 405 miles and 396…

China: China has announced that it will suspend the release of youth unemployment figures as its central bank cuts a key interest rate to boost flagging growth. In June 2023, China’s jobless rate for 16 to 24-year-olds in urban areas hit a record high of more than 20 percent. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated that it would no longer release age group-specific unemployment data starting this month, citing the need to “further improve and optimise labour force survey statistics”. “Starting in August, the release of urban unemployment rates for youth and other age groups across the country will…

Japan: Japan’s economy reportedly grew faster than expected in the three months to the end of June as the country’s car exports rebounded and tourists flooded back. But the economists warned that it wouldn’t last. In the recent period, the third-largest global economy experienced a 6 percent annualised increase in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is roughly double the growth rate predicted by economists and represents the largest increase in nearly three years. The value of the yen’s fall caused Japanese-made goods to become cheaper for consumers around the world. It helped marketers increase the growth of exports. Japan’s…