In late 2019, a respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China. By January 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency—Covid-19. Countries worldwide imposed travel restrictions to fight the pandemic, sending air traffic into a tailspin. Only essential flights like health,
Recently, Ukraine has claimed that North Korean troops, sent to help Russia in its war, have been attacked. This is a big development as the war nears its 1000-day mark. A Ukrainian official said the first North Korean troops were shelled in the Kursk region. Western governments had predicted this m
Maia Sandu was recently reelected as the President of Moldova, marking a significant moment for the small European country. Citizens of Moldova cast their votes last Sunday, backing Sandu's vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic future. This victory comes just two weeks after the country vo
In Moldova, a big decision is being made. Voters are choosing their next president in a tight race between the current pro-European leader, Maia Sandu, and her former prosecutor general, Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election is important because Moldova is right between Ukraine and the EU, and its choic
Ever wished you had a friend to help you shop? Amazon’s new AI buddy, Rufus, is here to assist! Launching in Europe, this chatbot is ready to answer your questions about products. It’s like having a personal shopping assistant right on your phone. But remember, Rufus is still learning, so it might n
Google and Microsoft are at odds once again, but this time the battleground is cloud services. Microsoft has accused Google of secretly financing groups that are criticizing their cloud business. In a blog post, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, outlined this claim, stating that Googl
Mercedes-Benz is going all-in on cost cuts after seeing its profits drop significantly, with the blame mostly on weak demand in China. The German luxury carmaker kicked off a cost-cutting mission after its net profit went from $4 billion to $1. 9 billion in the third quarter. That's a dramatic cut f
In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr
President Joe Biden is all set to meet with key European leaders in Berlin this week. The meeting includes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This gathering, often referred to as the "European Quad, " is crucial for Ukraine's future s
As Russia and Ukraine struggle to replenish their depleted military forces, a former military top dog has hinted at a drastic move. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the U. K. and ex-army chief, suggested calling up women to "save Europe from war. " His remarks came during a talk at the thi
