The NHS has reported record numbers of cancers being diagnosed at an early stage, significantly improving the likelihood of successful treatment. Nearly 60% of the […]
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China to address mental health service gaps from 2025 to 2027 amid growing concerns.
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) announced plans to address significant gaps in its mental health services from 2025 to 2027, with a focus on managing […]
Malaysia grants operating licenses to WeChat and TikTok under new social media law.
Malaysia’s communications regulator has granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licenses to operate under the country’s new social media law, but other platforms remain non-compliant. […]
AI pioneer geoffrey hinton warns of growing threat from artificial intelligence.
Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist often called the “Godfather of AI,” has raised his estimate of the likelihood that artificial intelligence could […]
Albania bans TikTok amid controversy over youth safety, business impact, and free speech.
Albania’s government has announced a year-long ban on TikTok, citing concerns over youth violence following the tragic stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in November. The […]
Apple introduces rare discounts in China amid rising competition from Huawei.
Apple has launched a limited-time promotion in China, offering discounts of up to 500 yuan ($68.50) on its latest iPhone models, in a bid to […]
Global markets struggle at 2025 start amid policy uncertainty and weak Chinese data.
World markets grappled with uncertainty on Thursday, kicking off 2025 on a cautious note. Equities faced challenges as concerns over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s impending […]
Wall street ends 2024 on a mixed note as indexes reflect milestone year.
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower on Tuesday, wrapping up a record-breaking year for Wall Street with a subdued finish. The S&P 500, after an […]
UK manufacturing activity slumps in December amid tax hikes and weak demand.
British factory activity contracted in December at its fastest pace in 11 months, with manufacturers cutting staffing levels in response to higher taxes and sluggish […]