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Japan Moon Lander Revives After Lunar Night

Tokyo —  According to Japan’s space agency, their moon lander has produced yet another surprise by successfully reactivating after a two-week lunar night. This occurred on Monday. Last month, the unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed at an…

As European leaders come together to express their solidarity with Kyiv, Russian drones continue to launch attacks on Ukraine.

The armed forces of Ukraine reported on Monday that there was an attack by Russian forces the previous night, involving 14 drone strikes and six missiles. The Ukrainian air force reported that they successfully brought down nine out of the…

The government of South Korea has issued a Thursday deadline for striking doctors to return to work.

SEOUL, South Korea —  The government of South Korea has granted a four-day deadline for young doctors on strike to resume their duties. It was announced on Monday that they will not be penalized if they comply with the deadline,…

European car manufacturers are putting pressure on their suppliers to reduce costs in response to competition from Chinese electric vehicle companies.

London —  European car manufacturers and their suppliers, who are already under pressure, will have a challenging year ahead as they try to reduce expenses in order to compete with Chinese competitors that are offering more affordable electric vehicles on…

Ukraine is anticipating the delivery of weapons and puts its faith in upcoming peace talks.

The need for Ukraine to receive essential weapons in order to prevent further Russian military aggression was emphasized once again on Sunday, both in Europe and the United States. Additionally, there were widespread calls to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and…

Zelenskyy’s confidence in Ukraine’s success is dependent on the assistance of its allies.

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed that Ukraine’s success in the war against Russian invaders relies on support from the Western countries. He also shared his optimistic outlook on the possibility of receiving long-range missiles from allies and partners…

At the WTO conference in Abu Dhabi, the tax-exempt status of online trades in movies, music, and games is being discussed.

Geneva —  Since late last century and the early days of the web, providers of digital media like Netflix and Spotify have had a free pass when it comes to international taxes on films, video games and music that are…

Consumers are resisting and successfully countering price hikes. Consumers are standing up against and effectively fighting against the rise in prices.

Washington —  Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation. Due to consistently inflated prices, consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated and are taking action. They are opting for store-brand…

As societies adjust to the effects of climate change, they are also establishing boundaries that can help regulate the impact of these changes.

Daniel Dickinson from UN News visited Madagascar before the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya on 26 February to learn about the locals’ resilience. The village of Zanavo Fagnalenga, located on the southernmost point of Madagascar, is facing growing…

Japan’s “Hadaka Matsuri” Festival Falls Victim to Changing Demographics

Ōshū, Japan —  Steam rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time. Their fervent shouts of “Jasso, joyasa”…