Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to phase out oil, gas, and coal. They got a lot of support. Over 80 cou...
The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to change his mind. The new U. S. -led peace deal is gaining momentum....
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) recently made headlines with a massive $55 billion deal to acquire EA, the company behind popular games like Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC. However, this move has raised eyebrows, as reports suggest that the PIF is now struggling to find more money to spend. The PIF has been on a spending spree, investing in a variety of ...
Best Buy has raised its yearly sales forecast, thanks to a strong third quarter. The electronics giant beat Wall Street's expectations, with customers eager to upgrade their tech gadgets. They're buying more computers, gaming consoles, and smartphones. The company now expects to make between $41. 65 billion and $41. 95 billion this year. That's more than they though...
The Steam Machine is shaping up to be a unique player in the gaming world. Unlike traditional consoles, it won't come with a budget-friendly price tag. Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais made it clear that the Steam Machine's pricing will align more with the current PC market rather than the console market. The Steam Machine is packed with an AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU, ...
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step towards regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 technologies with its new financial law. This law, known as Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025, is set to bring a major change in how these industries operate within the country. The law targets various aspects of the crypto world, including protocols, DeFi p...
Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhahran will serve non-Muslim workers at Aramco, the state oil giant. Mea...
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the consequences of not acting on climate change but lacked concrete pla...
Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technology (SET). This process involves subjecting the leaves to high-pressur...
The recent climate talks wrapped up with a deal that left many feeling underwhelmed. The event was marked by protests, the absence of the US, and even a fire that caused a mass evacuation. One of the biggest sticking points was creating a plan to move away from fossil fuels, which are a major source of the emissions driving climate change. Over 80 countries, includi...