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Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: survey sheds light on their motivation

Jan 31, 2025 02:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic potential. Many countries worldwide face similar challenges. India, for one, has chosen policies that...

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Economy

Thailand’s Car Production Plunges 24.63% in January Amid Weak Demand

Thailands auto industry faced a sharp decline in January, with car production dropping 24.63% year-on-year to 107,103 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). The slump, driven by weak domestic sales...

​Iron Ore Prices Dip as Chinese Steel Tariffs Weigh on Demand

Iron ore futures fell on Monday, snapping a four-day rally as rising levies on Chinese steel weakened demand prospects. However, declining portside inventories in China limited the losses. The most-traded May iron ore...

Australian Bank Stocks Struggle After $40 Billion Wipeout Amid Interest Rate Cut

Australian bank stocks took a breather on Monday after a brutal eight-session sell-off wiped over A$63 billion ($40 billion) from market value. The Big Four banksCommonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), National Australia...

Thailand Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Economic Growth and Global Uncertainty

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is expected to keep its key interest rate at 2.25% on February 26, with a potential rate cut later this year, as per a Reuters poll of economists. With the economy growing at 3.2% in Q4its...

Oil Prices Dip Amid Weak U.S. Data and Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Oil prices slipped in Asian trading on Monday, extending last weeks losses as weak U.S. economic data fueled concerns over slowing demand. Brent crude fell 0.3% to $74.24 per barrel, while WTI declined 0.4% to $69.97....

Politics

Germany’s Merz Questions NATO’s Future as U.S. Shifts Defense Priorities

Germanys probable next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has raised concerns over NATOs stability following U.S. President Donald Trumps recent remarks urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense. Speaking...

EU Ramps Up Ukraine Support as Trump’s Russia Talks Spark Concerns

The European Union is intensifying its support for Ukraine as U.S. President Donald Trump's discussions with Russia raise alarms in Kyiv and across Europe. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the urgency,...

U.S. Pushes U.N. to Back Resolution on Ukraine War, Oppose Amendments

The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to support its resolution marking the third anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine while rejecting any amendments or rival proposals. The U.S. describes...

Dan Bongino Joins FBI Leadership in Major Trump-Endorsed Move

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that conservative talk show host Dan Bongino will serve as deputy director of the FBI. Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and NYPD officer, was appointed by newly...

Far-Right AfD Surges to Second Place in German Election, Shaking Political Landscape

For the first time since WWII, Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured second place in a national election, winning support from one in five voters. While other parties continue to block its path to...

Science

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

Inkathazos glowing plasma jets are shown in red and yellow. The starlight from other surrounding galaxies can be seen in the background. K.K.L Charlton (UCT), MeerKAT, HSC, CARTA, IDIA, CC BY You may not know it, but right...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Technology

Stellantis CEO Search Sparks Brand Reshuffle Debate

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) chairman John Elkann is evaluating CEO candidates, with a key focus on the future of its 14 brands. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat-Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA, the companys sprawling...

Amgen Invests $200M in India Tech Hub to Boost AI-Driven Drug Development

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) is investing $200 million in its new technology and innovation center in Hyderabad, India, to enhance AI and data-driven drug development. CEO Robert Bradway, speaking at the sites inauguration,...

Alibaba Commits $52.4B to Cloud and AI Expansion Amid Rising Competition

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has announced a massive investment of at least 380 billion yuan ($52.44 billion) over the next three years to strengthen its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This move...

Sony Stock Outlook Brightens as Bernstein Raises Price Target on Strong Growth Prospects

Bernstein has raised its price target for Sony Corp (NYSE:SONY) (TYO:6758) to 4,600 yen from 3,900 yen, maintaining an Outperform rating. The brokerage highlighted Sonys gaming, music, and semiconductor businesses as key...

Elon Musk’s Starlink Faces Rising Competition from China and Bezos

Elon Musks Starlink is facing increased competition in the satellite internet race, with China and Jeff Bezos-backed Project Kuiper expanding aggressively. Shanghai-based SpaceSail, controlled by the Chinese government, is...
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