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The Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire agreement aimed at pausing the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks, The Guardian reported. The deal, approved after a cabinet meeting, involves the exchange of 33 hostages held by Hamas…

Layoffs in the technology sector decreased significantly in 2024, with approximately 152,000 workers laid off, a 42% reduction from the previous year, according to data from Layoffs.fyi compiled by Anadolu Agency. In total, 549 tech firms worldwide implemented job cuts…

The global halal food market is expected to grow significantly, from $2.67 trillion in 2024 to $5.96 trillion by 2033, Yahoo Finance reported. This trend reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.33% from 2025 to 2033, according to…

Sweden has announced stricter citizenship requirements for migrants, emphasizing adherence to the country’s values and laws, British news agency “GB News” reported. The government aims to strengthen rules for acquiring Swedish nationality, citing the need for integration and shared identity.…

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a satellite network called “IRIS²” to provide internet services to various parts of the world, according to European Spaceflight. The CEO of ArianeGroup, a French aerospace company, expressed interest in securing…

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025 identifies armed conflict and climate change-induced extreme weather as the most significant threats to the global economy this year. Released ahead of the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, the report highlights…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will convene in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24 bringing together over 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries, VOA reported yesterday. Security will be provided by nearly 5,000 Swiss army personnel to ensure…

The Londond- based “Save the Children” organization has raised concerns about the impact of escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on children, with over 52,000 displaced out of a total of 100,000 affected people. The violence, driven…

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has sparked outrage by distributing election flyers in Karlsruhe that resemble “deportation tickets,” targeting immigrant households, Anadolu Agency reported. The flyers, designed to mimic one-way flight tickets to “a safe country of origin,”…

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached a historic high of 17.1 million units in 2024, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, Anadolu Agency reported citing Rho Motion. This surge was fueled by four consecutive months of exceptional performance.…