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Harmony's bold push for tech independence amid rising tensions. (Photo: Huawei)

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China Technology U.S.

In the shadow of sanctions, Huawei sets its sights on a self-reliant future

Post Date 11/24/2024

Amid escalating tensions with the U.S., Chinese tech titan Huawei has thrown down the gauntlet for its Harmony operating system. Facing restrictions that have hobbled [more…]

First utility-scale solar plant boosts energy independence and sustainability in Bohol. (Photo: PetroEnergy Resources)

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Business Japan Philippines

PetroEnergy Resources lights up Bohol with renewable power

Post Date 11/22/2024

In a transformative step for Bohol’s energy landscape, PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PERC), a member of the Yuchengco Group, has unveiled the 27-megawatt Dagohoy Solar Power [more…]

BTS' V and Park Hyo-shin jazz up winter with heartwarming duet. (Photo: BigHit Music)

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Entertainment South Korea

BTS’ V and Park Hyo-shin usher in a cozy winter wonderland

Post Date 11/22/2024

In a move destined to warm hearts this winter, BTS’ V is teaming up with Korean ballad legend Park Hyo-shin for a soulful seasonal duet. [more…]

Switzerland’s economy finds its sweet spot as inflation eases. (Photo: Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty Images)

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Investing & Markets Switzerland

Switzerland’s economy finds its sweet spot as inflation eases

Post Date 11/21/2024

After months of turbulence, Switzerland’s inflation rate has glided into a zone of comfort. Governing board member Petra Tschudin of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) [more…]

Equinor scales back renewables amid challenges. (Photo: JHVE | Shutterstock)

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Australia Business France Norway Poland Portugal Spain U.K. U.S.

Equinor sharpens focus, cuts jobs, and trims renewables ambitions

Post Date 11/21/2024

In a dramatic recalibration of its renewable energy ambitions, Norway’s Equinor is cutting 20% of staff from its renewables division—a move signaling a sharper, leaner [more…]

Bluesky soars as users flee the chaos of X. (Photo: Mauro Pimentel | AFP | Getty Images)

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Technology U.S.

Bluesky’s meteoric rise amid the exodus from X

Post Date 11/21/2024

In a world where social media users are constantly seeking refuge from chaos, Bluesky has emerged as the digital oasis for those disillusioned with the [more…]

Rafael Nadal's legendary career ends at the Davis Cup. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Netherlands Spain Sports

Nadal’s curtain call at the Davis Cup

Post Date 11/20/2024

Rafael Nadal’s departure from professional tennis wasn’t scripted for the grand stage of a Slam final or a triumphant rally against time. Instead, it unfolded [more…]

How the UAE is merging AI, sustainability, and innovation to tackle global challenges. (Photo: COP29 | On Air)

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Technology U.A.E

UAE’s A.I. revolution in farming and climate action

Post Date 11/19/2024

Picture this: a farmer in a remote corner of the world, armed not with ancient plows or outdated forecasts, but with a ChatGPT-powered assistant tailored [more…]