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Dell Joins the 5-Day Workweek Club: What It Means for Employees!According to Reuters on Thursday, Dell's global sales team employees must return to working in-office five days a week starting September 30.
South Korea Supports US, France in Push for Ceasefire on Israel-Lebanon BorderThe South Korean government expressed its full support for the international community's call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russia Labels North Korea’s Nuclear Future Off-Limits, Opposes IAEA MovesRussia has declared North Korea's "denuclearization" a closed issue, affirming support for its nuclear stance against U.S. alliances.
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U.S. to Ban Sales of Cars with Chinese and Russian Tech, Citing Security RisksThe U.S. will ban vehicles with Chinese or Russian software, affecting Korean manufacturers and favoring domestic automotive firms.
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Could a New Pet Tax Stop People from Ditching Their Dogs?A proposed pet ownership tax in South Korea seeks to address community challenges from rising pet numbers and care costs.
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Beijing's Warning: New Sanctions Target U.S. Companies Amid Taiwan TensionsChina has imposed sanctions on nine U.S. military firms after America's arms sale to Taiwan, criticizing violations of sovereignty.
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UK Now Requires ETA for 49 More Countries—Find Out If Yours Is on the ListUK is expanding its ETA program, which was previously limited to some Middle Eastern and Western countries and other parts of the world.
Trump's Ex-Security Chief Calls for Tougher Protection of U.S. Companies!Robert O'Brien highlighted the need for the U.S. to shield American companies from stringent regulations imposed by Korea and Japan.
North Korea Set to Welcome Vietnamese Tourists for the First Time in YearsVietnamese tourists can visit North Korea starting next year, with Flamingo Redtours planning tours from Beijing to Pyongyang.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Charge for Wishes: New Admission Fees AnnouncedItaly is considering implementing a reservation system and charging admission fees for the popular tourist spot, the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
No Mention of Crypto from Harris: Will Trump’s Pro-Crypto Views Drive the Market?Harris's campaign platform omits cryptocurrencies and blockchain, unlike Donald Trump, whose support for them attracts market interest.
Mafia-Themed Souvenirs Banned in Sicilian City: Here's Why Agrigento, Sicily, has banned Mafia-themed souvenirs to improve its image as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025.
Russia Cracks Down on Child-Free Advocacy Amid Lowest Birthrate in 25 Years Russia has introduced a bill banning the promotion of a child-free lifestyle to combat its lowest birthrate in 25 years.
Jerome Powell Sounds the Alarm: Lessons from the 2014 Treasury Market Shock Powell emphasized Treasury market volatility and collaboration among financial institutions at the 2024 U.S. Treasury Market Conference.
Canada vs. China: Trade War Heats Up with New Chinese Investigation into Tariff Policies The Chinese government has retaliated against Canada's decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, aluminum, and steel.
Dell Joins the 5-Day Workweek Club: What It Means for Employees! According to Reuters on Thursday, Dell's global sales team employees must return to working in-office five days a week starting September 30.
South Korea Supports US, France in Push for Ceasefire on Israel-Lebanon Border The South Korean government expressed its full support for the international community's call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russia Labels North Korea’s Nuclear Future Off-Limits, Opposes IAEA Moves Russia has declared North Korea's "denuclearization" a closed issue, affirming support for its nuclear stance against U.S. alliances.
Google Blocks New Accounts in Russia, Urges Users to Shift to Domestic Platforms Alphabet's Google announced on Thursday that they had implemented restrictions on account creation for users in Russia.
Taiwan’s President Rejects China’s Peace Offer, Vows to Stand Strong Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has firmly rejected China's proposed peace agreement.
U.S. to Ban Sales of Cars with Chinese and Russian Tech, Citing Security Risks The U.S. will ban vehicles with Chinese or Russian software, affecting Korean manufacturers and favoring domestic automotive firms.
Lemon8 vs. TikTok: ByteDance's Battle for Social Media Supremacy Lemon8, a social media platform owned by ByteDance, is steadily rising in the U.S. App Store rankings, according to a report from TechCrunch.
Could a New Pet Tax Stop People from Ditching Their Dogs? A proposed pet ownership tax in South Korea seeks to address community challenges from rising pet numbers and care costs.
Casino Fever: 80% of Thais Support Legalizing Casinos for Tourism Boost The Thai government is advancing casino legalization to boost tourism, with strong public support and plans for entertainment complexes.
Beijing's Warning: New Sanctions Target U.S. Companies Amid Taiwan Tensions China has imposed sanctions on nine U.S. military firms after America's arms sale to Taiwan, criticizing violations of sovereignty.
Bye-Bye Public Profiles: Instagram to Go Private for Teens Starting January Meta is enhancing Instagram's teen safety by defaulting accounts to private and implementing new parental controls and usage limits.
UK Now Requires ETA for 49 More Countries—Find Out If Yours Is on the List UK is expanding its ETA program, which was previously limited to some Middle Eastern and Western countries and other parts of the world.
Trump's Ex-Security Chief Calls for Tougher Protection of U.S. Companies! Robert O'Brien highlighted the need for the U.S. to shield American companies from stringent regulations imposed by Korea and Japan.
North Korea Set to Welcome Vietnamese Tourists for the First Time in Years Vietnamese tourists can visit North Korea starting next year, with Flamingo Redtours planning tours from Beijing to Pyongyang.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Charge for Wishes: New Admission Fees Announced Italy is considering implementing a reservation system and charging admission fees for the popular tourist spot, the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
No Mention of Crypto from Harris: Will Trump’s Pro-Crypto Views Drive the Market? Harris's campaign platform omits cryptocurrencies and blockchain, unlike Donald Trump, whose support for them attracts market interest.
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