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The value of electronic payments in the Republic of Korea reached a record high in 2024, reflecting the continued rise of contactless transactions amid widespread adoption of digital financial services, according to data released by the country’s central bank. Figures
George Foreman, the American heavyweight boxing legend and Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing in a statement shared on social media late Friday, remembering him as a man of deep faith, a
Water scarcity in Europe is becoming an increasingly critical issue as climate change drives rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, and mounting pressure on freshwater supplies, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The agency’s latest findings signal a growing environmental
The European Union has announced plans to substantially increase its defence spending, committing €800 billion (approximately $868 billion) over the next four years. The decision was formalized during a summit of EU leaders held in Brussels on March 20, 2025,
Japan’s core consumer prices rose 3.0 percent in February compared to the same month a year earlier, marking a slowdown in inflation for the first time in four months, according to government data released on Friday. The moderation was attributed
Japan has secured its place as the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second half ensured
The Russian Energy Week 2025 (REW-2025) is set to commence on October 15 at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and experts to discuss key developments in the global energy sector. According to
European Union leaders and social partners convened in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, focusing on reinforcing Europe’s position as a competitive and investment-friendly economy amid geopolitical challenges. The summit, held on March 19, 2025, centered on the theme, “Bringing
The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on major U.S. technology firms. These actions come amid rising tensions between the European Union and
XRP surged following an announcement by Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its appeal in the long-running lawsuit against the payments company. The cryptocurrency saw an increase of nearly 11%, reaching $2.52.