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As the calendar flipped to 2024, the Earth’s population reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing 8 billion. This significant figure is not just a number; it’s a testament to the complex interplay of demographic trends, migration patterns, birth and death rates, and socio-economic factors that have shaped our world. Population Growth The global population clock shows a continuous and rapid tick, with a rate of 4.3 births and 2 deaths every second. This past year alone saw a gain of over 75 million people. Though the growth rate has slightly decelerated, now under 1%, the immense annual increase underscores the expanding…

The year 2023 has been a landmark in TechWorld advancements, marking an era of significant breakthroughs across various sectors. These innovations have not only revolutionized their respective fields but also promise to reshape how we interact with the world around us. From healthcare to space exploration, the impact of these technologies is far-reaching and profound. These are the key ones: CRISPR for High Cholesterol: Advancements in CRISPR technology have now made it possible to tackle common conditions like high cholesterol, opening new doors in personalized medicine. AI for Image Creation: AI models developed by tech giants have revolutionized digital art,…

London: As the UK enters a critical year, its political leaders have taken the New Year as an opportunity to articulate their visions, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a keenly contested general election, expected by January 2025. Conservative Party’s Forward-Thinking Strategy: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party looked back on 2023 as a “momentous year,” showcasing the government’s significant achievements in healthcare, education, and economic growth. Sunak’s plan for 2024 is focused on continuing to tackle inflation, reduce living costs, and implement tax reductions. He emphasised a commitment to decisive policy actions, particularly on immigration,…

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported significant advancements in southern Gaza, particularly highlighting a major operation in Khan Yunis. According to the IDF, troops from the 7th Armored Brigade successfully raided multiple Hamas sites, including a key intelligence headquarters. This facility, situated in Khan Yunis, was reportedly central to Hamas’s intelligence operations in the area. In a detailed statement, the IDF elaborated that the intelligence headquarters was not only instrumental in Hamas’s regional activities but also shared its premises with a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This dual-purpose complex was a significant target in the…

Edinburgh: Unexpected turn of economic events, the United Kingdom, following Brexit, is forecast to surpass Germany in economic performance. This development emerges as the Eurozone braces itself for the likelihood of a more profound recession, spurred by escalating interest rates. Recent figures have shown that both Britain and Germany witnessed economic shrinkage in the quarter leading up to September. This downturn positions Europe’s two largest economies on the brink of a further fiscal decline. Nevertheless, analysts at UBS (Formerly: Union Bank of Switzerland) are sanguine about the UK’s economic rebound, predicting a strong recovery within the next year. In contrast,…

Argentina: Argentina’s new President, Mr. Javier Milei, has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalise his decision to reject an invitation to join the grouping of major emerging economies. The bloc, which is made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in August announced that it was admitting six new members in a bid to counter the Western-led global order. The BRICS countries are often seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world. In a letter to the leaders, Mr. Milei stated that the decisions taken by the preceding government had been revised. The letters signed by Mr.…

United States: A secret US government spacecraft has taken off on a classified mission atop the world’s strongest rockets. On a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, the X-37B craft was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The most recent mission it was on was in 2020, but it has been on six other missions since 2010. The rocket that was used on Thursday can send it farther into space than it has ever been. This little spacecraft, which is about the size of a bus and looks like a miniature space shuttle, was built by Boeing and has, up to…

United States: Maine’s top election official has disqualified former US President, Mr. Donald Trump, from running for office in the state’s US presidential primary next year as a result of the Capitol riots. This makes Maine the second state to do so. Ms. Shenna Bellows, the secretary of state for Maine, declared that Mr. Trump had incited an uprising when he disseminated untrue allegations of voter fraud during the 2020 election and then called on his followers to demonstrate in front of the Capitol building on January 6, 2021. “I do not reach this conclusion lightly. I am mindful that…

India: A joint investigation by Amnesty International and The Washington Post found that the Indian government has been using Pegasus spyware to target prominent journalists. Pegasus software, developed by the Israeli company NSO Group and distributed to governments worldwide, allows users to read and write on a phone, browse through images, record calls, track locations, and even record the owner using the camera. According to Amnesty International, the most recent case of spyware on the iPhones of journalists Mr. Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire and Mr. Anand Mangnale of The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project was discovered in October.…

North Korea: Mr. Kim Jong Un has directed the North Korean military to “accelerate” war preparations, including the nuclear programme, in response to what he described as unprecedented aggressive actions by the United States. According to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) Mr. Kim “set forth the militant tasks for the People’s Army and the munitions industry, nuclear weapons, and civil defence sectors to further accelerate war preparations” during a speech at a continuing meeting of the nation’s ruling Workers’ Party. Additionally, Mr. Kim emphasised that “unprecedented” anti-North confrontations with the US were to blame for the “extreme” state…