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What is Legionnaires’ Disease?

August 5, 2024

A rising outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Victoria, Australia has caused concern among health officials. The number of confirmed cases has increased from 22 to 33, with an additional 10 cases suspected. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker has noted a ..

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Turkey Blocks Instagram Access Amid Ongoing Political Tensions

August 5, 2024

On August 2, 2024, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority announced a block on Instagram, affecting about 85 million people. More than 50 million users in Turkey actively use Instagram. The Turkish government has not disclosed the reason for the ..

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Japan’s Sado Gold Mines Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 29, 2024

On July 27, 2024, UNESCO added the Sado gold and silver mines in Japan to its World Heritage List after South Korea withdrew its objections. This inclusion is significant due to the historical context of forced labor during World War ..

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UK and India Launch New Technology Security Initiative

July 27, 2024

The Governments of India and the UK just started the Technology Security Initiative (TSI). The goal is to improve their strategic relationship as technology becomes more important for national security and economic growth. This project shows that people are serious ..

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India – US Signed Cultural Property Agreement

July 27, 2024

India and the US signed a deal on cultural property on July 26, 2024. The goal was to make it easier for them to work together to protect cultural heritage. Both countries have made a larger promise to return stolen ..

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Digital Assets Ease Payment Issues Between Russia and China

July 26, 2024

Digital assets are being used more and more in cross-border transactions between Russia and China. This is mostly because traditional banking has been slow for a long time because of international bans. Qifa, a digital tool, has come up as ..

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Why Paris 2024 Will Be The Riskiest Olympics Ever

July 26, 2024

There will be a lot of security problems at the 2024 Olympics in Paris because of the political unrest in France and around the world. These things could make it more likely that there will be violence and protests at ..

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What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

July 25, 2024

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was created by the European Union as part of its larger plan to fight climate change and keep European businesses competitive. What is CBAM? As part of CBAM, goods are taxed based on how ..

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