Trump orders halt to penny production over high manufacturing costs
Trump directs Treasury to halt penny production, citing high costs. The U.S. Mint loses millions annually, fueling debate over the coin's future amid rising metal prices....
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Austria launches Industrial Hydrogen Valley to drive clean energy transition
Backed by €578 million investment, Austria's Industrial Hydrogen Valley will enhance green hydrogen output, cutting emissions and advancing industrial decarbonization....
Japan logs historic $193 billion current account surplus in 2024
Japan recorded a record $193 billion current account surplus in 2024, fueled by strong foreign investment returns, a weak yen, and an improving trade balance, Finance Ministry data shows....
New telecom security system launched in India to block scams
India’s new telecom system blocked 13.5 million spoofed calls within 24 hours of launch, aimed at preventing international cyber scams and protecting phone users....
European climate losses hit €26 billion per year on average
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that the EU faces an average annual loss of €26 billion due to extreme climate events, with potential for even higher losses in the future....
COP16 in Colombia kicks off with a focus on biodiversity protection
COP16, the UN’s biodiversity summit in Colombia, brings together global leaders to safeguard ecosystems, aiming to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework....
World Bank projects UAE GDP growth of 4.1% in 2025
The UAE is projected to see GDP growth of 3.3% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025, driven by a robust non-oil sector, according to the World Bank's latest MENA Economic Update released today....
Etihad enhances European network with new daily services
Etihad Airways will operate daily flights to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from October 1, 2025, enhancing UAE-Europe connectivity. Düsseldorf adds four weekly flights; Copenhagen adds three. This expansion offers greater flexibility and strengthens European ties....
Stanford expert predicts AI will transform tasks but keep jobs intact
AI will replace tasks rather than jobs, said Stanford professor Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson at the Global Future Councils in Dubai, urging policymakers to prioritize AI's role in job augmentation....
India and Saudi Arabia strengthen tech ties with new MoU agreement
India’s TRAI signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia's CST to collaborate on communications and space technology, strengthening bilateral ties and advancing telecom and space sector regulations....