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Shanghai: At the high-profile Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has announced the establishment of an international operation center for the digital yuan (e-CNY) in the city. Gongsheng also strongly advocated for a multi-polar global monetary system, where several major currencies, not just the US dollar, share influence in the world economy. Pan said that this multi-polar structure would reduce overreliance on any single sovereign currency, enhance checks and balances, improve systemic resilience, and better ensure global financial stability. The Governor pointed out that such a framework would allow dominant currencies to…
Seattle: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has instructed employees to prepare for a leaner corporate workforce as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into the company’s operations. In a memo to staff, Jassy urged employees to ‘be curious about AI’ and highlighted the company’s increasing reliance on the technology, predicting it will significantly reshape job roles within the next few years. Jassy stated that as Amazon gains ‘efficiency’ through AI, fewer people will be needed to perform many of today’s tasks. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing other…
London: Patients who film their medical treatments for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram may be jeopardizing both their privacy and the well-being of NHS staff, the Society of Radiographers (SoR) has warned. During the trade union’s annual conference, members voiced concern over the increasing trend of patients recording procedures, often without seeking permission, on their mobile phones. The SoR stated that such behavior can distract healthcare professionals and create anxiety among staff. It also risks exposing the confidential medical information of other individuals who may be present in the same hospital room or treatment area. NHS workers often…
Washington DC: The Trump Organization has officially announced the launch of Trump Mobile, a new smartphone and wireless service branded with President Donald Trump’s name. The promotional website promises users will ‘experience the power of Trump Mobile,’ featuring a gold-colored smartphone and services tailored to appeal to conservative consumers. Positioned as a direct competitor to major US telecom providers like AT&T and T-Mobile, Trump Mobile is marketed as a patriotic, American-made alternative. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to attract a loyal conservative customer base. During the launch event at Trump Tower in New York, Donald Trump Jr.…
Oakmont, Pennsylvania: JJ Spaun secured his first major golf title spectacularly at the 125th US Open Championship, defeating Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by two strokes after sinking a dramatic 64-foot birdie putt across a rain-soaked 18th green at Oakmont Country Club. Spaun, 34, described the moment as a dream come true: “Just to finish it off like that is just a dream. I’ll never forget this moment for the rest of my life.” He needed only a par to avoid a Monday playoff but went one better, ending the championship with a showstopping putt. The Californian celebrated with a fist pump,…
London: In a breakthrough for cancer treatment, scientists in the UK have hailed a chemotherapy-free drug combination for chronic lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) as a ‘milestone’ following the success of the FLAIR trial. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the European Haematology Association congress in Milan, suggest that this new targeted approach may offer a more effective and better-tolerated treatment for the most common form of Leukaemia in adults. Large-scale study across UK The large-scale study involved 786 patients with previously untreated CLL across 96 cancer centres in the UK. Participants were randomly assigned to…
Washington DC: A rare military parade was held in Washington DC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army and the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump, drawing both patriotic praise and sharp criticism. This marked the first time in over 30 years that tanks rolled through the capital, with around 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles, 50 aircraft, and numerous artillery pieces participating. Officials had anticipated a crowd of 200,000, but poor weather reportedly reduced attendance. Trump described the day as a moment of national pride, saying that, “We want to show off a little bit,” and saluted the…
London: The British government has formally announced a national inquiry into organized child sex abuse, following mounting pressure from political opponents and public figures. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the decision, stating that he had reviewed ‘every single word’ of an independent audit conducted by Baroness Louise Casey and would now implement her recommendation for a nationwide investigation. Speaking during a visit to Canada, Starmer said that, “That is the right thing to do based on what she [Casey] has put in her audit. I asked her to do that job to double-check on this; she has done that job…
Vienna: For the first time in 20 years, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) board of governors has formally declared Iran in non-compliance with its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. This move follows increasing concerns over Iran’s lack of transparency regarding undeclared nuclear materials and activities. Of the IAEA board’s 35 member countries, 19 voted in favor of the resolution, backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany. The resolution asserts that Iran’s persistent failure to cooperate with the agency and its growing stockpile of enriched uranium raises serious doubts about the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. Uranium enriched to high…
Ahmedabad, India: In a tragic air disaster, 241 people were killed and one person survived when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in western India. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, was carrying a total of 242 passengers and crew when it crashed into a medical college hostel located in a nearby residential area, during the lunch hour. The impact and resulting fire caused at least 50 injuries on the ground, with five additional deaths confirmed. Of the 230 passengers on board, 169 were Indian nationals, while the remaining 61 were foreign nationals,…