Pope Francis made a surprising decision to skip his homily during the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. This move came at the last minute, raising concerns about his health as he enters a busy Holy Week. The 87-year-old pontiff, known for his frail health due to bad knees and respiratory issues, chose not
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The news of Princess Kate of Britain’s cancer diagnosis has sent shockwaves around the world. In a video statement released on Friday, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in London. Despite initial beliefs that her condition was noncancerous, tests after the operation revealed the presence of cancer. The
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has expressed its concerns regarding Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival CK Hutchison. The CMA is considering initiating an in-depth probe unless the two companies provide satisfactory solutions to address the regulator’s worries about competition in the mobile market. The CMA is worried that the merger between Vodafone and CK
The Bank of England announced its decision to maintain interest rates at 5.25%, signaling the possibility of future cuts due to a faster-than-expected decline in inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to keep rates steady, with one member advocating for a 25 basis point reduction to 5%. This marks a shift from previous meetings
Singapore has once again emerged as the happiest country in Asia, holding onto its title for the second consecutive year. The 2024 World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 places worldwide, placed Singapore in 30th position. The top spots were claimed by Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. This report, a collaboration between renowned researchers and well-being scientists,
Japan’s central bank, the Bank of Japan, made a significant move by raising interest rates on Tuesday for the first time since 2007. This decision marks the end of the world’s only negative rates regime, signaling a shift in the country’s monetary policy. The move came as a response to early signs of robust wage
China recently released economic data for the first two months of the year, showcasing positive results that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Retail sales saw a 5.5% increase, surpassing the forecasted 5.2%, while industrial production rose by a notable 7%, compared to the estimated 5% growth. Fixed asset investment also performed well, seeing a rise of 4.2%,
In a tough labor market like China’s, young job seekers are finding themselves resorting to unconventional methods to secure employment. One such method that has gained traction is the use of the dating app, Tinder, as a platform for networking and job hunting. While Tinder is traditionally known for facilitating romantic connections, an increasing number
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made headlines recently when it was revealed that he was using a Russian luxury limousine gifted to him by President Vladimir Putin. This lavish gift, a high-end Aurus Senat limousine, was given to Kim by Putin during a summit in Russia back in February. The two leaders have been
Tesla, the electric vehicle maker, recently settled a racist discrimination lawsuit brought by Owen Diaz, a Black man who worked as an elevator operator at its factory in Fremont, California. The settlement, which was reached after a federal jury awarded Diaz $3.2 million in damages, was described as amicable by Attorney Lawrence Organ. However, the