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Month : August 2024

Travel

Record-breaking year for Tokyo with 19.54 million visitors

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In a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo welcomed a record-breaking 19.54 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase from previous years, as reported by the Tokyo metropolitan government. This surge represents a 28.7% increase compared to the 15.18 million visitors recorded in 2019, underscoring the city’s enduring appeal as a global......
Business

Oil remains vital in electrification efforts, OPEC confirms

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In a statement released Wednesday, Haitham Al Ghais, the Secretary-General of OPEC, addressed common misconceptions about the competition between oil and electrification, emphasizing the collaborative role petroleum plays across various sectors. Al Ghais highlighted the critical role of petroleum and its derivatives in not only the energy sector but also in......
Business

Wall Street predicts gold to reach $3000 amid rate cuts

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As 2024 progresses, gold has surged by over 20%, drawing heightened interest from Wall Street as it begins to outshine the broader U.S. stock market. According to financial experts, this trend is largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s potential policy shift towards lowering interest rates. By August, gold prices had soared, peaking at a record high......
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Hisense Partners with Black Myth: Wukong to Elevate the Gaming Experience with New Gameplay Feature

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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances, announced its global gaming partnership with the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG), Black Myth: Wukong. Launching alongside the game’s global release today, an exclusive Black Myth: Wukong picture mode is introduced across selected......
Health

Summer wave spikes COVID-19 levels in South Korean sewage

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South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities has seen a near doubling over the past week, a clear indicator of......
Technology

UAE enters new era with SAR satellite launch

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In a major advancement for the UAE’s space capabilities, Bayanat AI PLC, in collaboration with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), has successfully launched the nation’s first Low Earth Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite. The launch, executed on August 16, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, was in partnership with ICEYE,......
Health

Italy, Korea, France ramp up response to MPox threat

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Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread. In Italy, health authorities have noted a significant spike in MPox cases, prompting......
News

Thai king confirms Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister

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In a formal ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn ratified Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the nation’s prime minister on Sunday. This royal endorsement follows her election by the parliament two days earlier, setting the stage for the formation of her new cabinet. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, at 37, is now Thailand’s youngest ever prime minister.......
Automotive

Luxury meets performance in Mercedes-Maybach’s latest model

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Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled the SL 680 Monogram Series, marking a significant addition to its luxury lineup with the launch set for spring 2025 in Europe. This sporty two-seater combines the distinctive elegance and craftsmanship expected of Maybach with a uniquely dynamic driving experience, encapsulating the brand’s philosophy of luxury and performance.......