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SEE HOW JAPAN IS PREPARING FOR THE GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS
World Economic Forum - November 21, 2022 The global energy crisis is hitting Japan particularly hard because it relies on energy imports. The Japanese government is asking people to conserve energy…
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WORLD CUP 2022: QATAR V ECUADOR KICKS OFF TOURNAMENT
Source: Al Jazeera - 20 November 2022 Jungkook and Fahad Al Kubaisi entertain crowds La’eeb, the official World Cup mascot, soars to the sky as BTS singer Jungkook takes to the stage.…
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AGING IS THE REAL POPULATION BOMB
IMF Population aging is the top global demographic trend; the pandemic can teach us how to prepare for it Total world population passed the 8 billion milestone on November 15,…
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FORMER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE’S LAUNCHING ANOTHER WHITE HOUSE BID
CNN – November 15, 2022 Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican…
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SRI LANKA MUST IMPLEMENT BUDGET PROPOSALS TO AVOID RETURN TO CRISIS
Reuters - November 15, 2022 Sri Lanka needs to implement budget proposals and reform measures to start earning crucial foreign exchange to help stabilise its economy and ensure it does not…
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BIDEN, XI SHAKE HANDS IN BALI IN BID TO CALM U.S.-CHINA TENSIONS
TIME - November 14, 2022 President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks for several hours Monday in their first in-person meeting since the U.S. president took office…
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THE WORLD’S FIRST SPACE HOTEL WILL OPEN IN 2027 — AND YOU CAN EVEN BUY A VACATION HOME THERE
Travel + Leisure - September 19, 2022 The world's first space hotel will feature a gourmet restaurant, bar, and vacation villas for purchase. Space tourism is no longer the stuff of…
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COP27: U.S. TARGETS METHANE IN ‘RELENTLESS’ EMISSIONS FOCUS
Reuters - November 11, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden's administration plans to toughen a crackdown on oil and gas industry methane leaks as part of a "relentless focus" on preventing planet-warming…
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FTX GOES BANKRUPT IN STUNNING REVERSAL FOR CRYPTO EXCHANGE
The Straits Times: November 11, 2022 Mr Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, capping a rapid downfall for the companies. Entities tied to FTX.com, FTX US…
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SRI LANKA’S 2023 BUDGET AIMS TO PUT CRISIS-HIT ECONOMY BACK ON TRACK
Reuters - November 10, 2022 Sri Lanka's new government will release the 2023 budget on Monday focused on boosting revenue, implementing tax reforms and fiscal consolidation to secure an IMF bailout…
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