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The global agricultural robots market is projected to experience significant growth, expanding from $13.07 billion in 2023 to $80.96 billion by 2033, according to a report by Spherical Insights & Consulting. This growth is attributed to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% during the forecast period. Key players in this market include Deere & Company, Trimble Inc., Blue River Technology, AGCO Corporation, and others. The increasing demand for automation in agriculture, driven by the need to address labor shortages and improve efficiency, is a major factor propelling the market forward. Drones Lead the Way Drones are expected to…
Paris: US President Joe Biden, during a visit to France, warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop with his war in Ukraine, pledging unwavering support for Europe against Russia. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Biden emphasized that the entire European continent is under threat from Putin’s actions. The leaders jointly released a “roadmap” to support Ukraine, which includes a commitment to use frozen Russian assets to aid Kyiv’s efforts. “The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We’re standing with our allies,” Biden stated. “Putin is not going to stop with Ukraine…. All of Europe…
New York: On World Oceans Day, June 8, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments, businesses, investors, scientists, and communities to unite in defense of the oceans. Highlighting the theme “Awaken New Depths” for 2024, Guterres emphasized the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and the urgent need to address the threats they face. Oceans Under Threat “The ocean sustains and enhances all life on Earth. But our ocean is in trouble, and we only have ourselves to blame,” Guterres stated. He cited climate change as a major culprit, causing rising sea levels that threaten small island states…
Russia: A French national employed with a Geneva-based organization that mediates conflicts has been detained by Russia on charges that he has been collecting intelligence on the armed forces without registering as a “foreign agent.” The guy is accused of having “purposefully collected information in the field of military and military-technical activities of the Russian Federation” over a number of years, according to the state Investigative Committee of Russia. This information might be used against the security of the state. The committee, which looks into big crimes, posted a brief video of masked officers approaching a man wearing black T-shirt…
South Korea: The staff at Samsung Electronics, a major global smartphone maker and high-end semiconductor producer, have gone on strike for the first time after a six-month campaign for better pay. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), which is led by Son Woo-mok and represents tens of thousands of workers, reported that on Friday, employees were using their paid leave rights concurrently. Since January, Samsung and the unions have been locked in salary negotiations. This year, the corporation has proposed a 5.1 percentt pay increase; however, the union has stated that it is seeking an extra day of annual leave…
Gaza: An Israeli airstrike on a UN school housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza has reportedly killed at least 35 people. The Israeli military claimed to have killed several of the 20 to 30 fighters it thought to be inside the school when it “conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound” there. The Government Media Office in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, refuted the assertion and charged Israel with carrying out a “horrific massacre.” Israel has been urged by the US to provide the public with information on the strike in a “fully transparent” manner. The head of…
United States: The outgoing CEO of Boeing will be appearing in the US Senate on whistleblowers’ allegations of safety violations at the massive aeroplane manufacturer. The scheduled June 18 appearance by CEO Dave Calhoun follows allegations made in April before a Senate hearing by four whistleblowers that there were significant issues with the manufacturing of the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, and 777 aircraft. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ chairman, Senator Richard Blumenthal, stated that Calhoun’s testimony would be a “necessary step” in resolving Boeing’s shortcomings and winning back the public’s confidence. “Five years ago, Boeing made a promise to overhaul…
Mexico: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that a man in Mexico who had previously experienced health issues passed away after becoming infected with the A(H5N2) strain of bird flu, however, they emphasized that there was still little risk to the general population from the virus. The 59-year-old passed away in Mexico City in April, the global health agency said in a statement on Wednesday, following the onset of symptoms such as fever, dyspnea, diarrhea, and nausea. Before the commencement of his acute symptoms, the man had been bedridden for three weeks for various reasons, according to his relatives.…
United States: Nvidia has surpassed Apple to become the world’s second-most valuable company, with strong demand for its shares pushing its valuation over $3 trillion. With intense demand for the chipmaker’s shares driving up its worth to above $3 trillion, Nvidia has surpassed Apple to earn second place as the most valuable corporation in the world. Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated in Delaware. On Wednesday, Nvidia’s stock rose 5.2 percent to settle at $1,224.40, increasing the company’s market value to $3.012 trillion. The most valuable business in the…
Australia: The legal struggle to get Elon Musk’s X to take down a horrific video of a church stabbing in Sydney has concluded, according to Australia’s internet watchdog. The decision to withdraw the case was made by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman on Wednesday to “achieve the most positive outcome for the online safety of all Australians, especially children.” “Our sole goal and focus in issuing our removal notice was to prevent this extremely violent footage from going viral, potentially inciting further violence and inflicting more harm on the Australian community. I stand by my investigators and the decisions eSafety made,”…