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Greece Becomes First Orthodox-Majority Nation to Allow Same-Sex Marriage

February 17, 2024

The Hellenic Parliament of Greece passed a historic legislation, legalizing same-sex civil marriages in the country. It makes Greece the first constitutionally Christian Orthodox-majority nation to grant equal marital rights to LGBTQ couples. The bill was approved by 176 lawmakers ..

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UK Enters Technical Recession Amid Economic Challenges

February 17, 2024

According to latest GDP figures, the United Kingdom has slipped into a technical recession, with the economy contracting 0.3% in Q4 2023 after a 0.1% decline in Q3. This worsens the economic backdrop for PM Rishi Sunak’s government ahead of ..

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Japan slips behind Germany to World’s 4th Largest Economy

February 16, 2024

Japan has slipped behind Germany to fourth position among the world’s largest economies in gross domestic product (GDP) terms. Earlier projections suggested Japan could overtake the United States as the biggest economy. However, structural challenges and currency effects have since ..

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What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?

February 16, 2024

The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..

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Bharat Mart Launched in Dubai

February 15, 2024

On February 15th 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of ‘Bharat Mart’ within the ..

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Japan Loses Spot As Third Largest Economy to Germany

February 15, 2024

Japan’s economy slipped into a recession and  Japan has dropped from being the third to fourth largest economy globally, overtaken by economic powerhouse Germany. With China further cementing second position, the US remains the world’s largest economy. As per the ..

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PM Modi’s 2024 India-UAE Visit – Key Agreements

February 14, 2024

In February 2024, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates. During the important diplomatic visit, India and UAE inked several big agreements to improve future business and technology partnerships. Why Does This Matter? The UAE is currently ..

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Dubai to launch World’s First Air Taxi Service

February 13, 2024

The Dubai Air Taxi Service is a planned aerial transportation network set to revolutionize urban mobility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, it will be the world’s first city-wide air taxi service when launched. In ..

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Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

February 13, 2024

The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..

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Australia’s Closing Loopholes Bill

February 12, 2024

Gig workers, independent contractors who provide services on demand via apps and websites, have grown rapidly across the globe in recent years.  On February 8th 2024, the Australian Labor government’s “closing loopholes” bill, formally titled “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing ..

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