U.S. Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi and Zambia
Prime Highlights The U.S. will request refundable visa bonds of up to $15,000 from certain Malawian and Zambian applicants from August 20, 2025. The pilot program of 12 months will…
ICMRCHCD‑25 Set to Address Global Marine Challenges and Human-Driven Environmental Threats
Prime Highlights: ICMRCHCD‑25 unites world experts to address marine degradation by human actions. The two-mode conference on 24–25 October 2025 in Kuwait City will emphasize sustainable practices to conserve the…
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Boeing Defense Workers Launch First Strike Since 1996 After Rejecting Contract
Prime Highlights Over 3,200 Boeing defense machinists struck after rejecting an offered four-year labor contract. This is Boeing's first defense-industry walkout in nearly three decades and affects the production of…
Heathrow’s £49 Billion Superhub: Government-Backed Third Runway Sparks Economic Promise Amid Climate Concerns
Prime Highlights Heathrow Airport announced a £49bn expansion project, including a third runway and improved terminals. The proposal will increase passenger numbers to 150 million a year from 84 million.…
Intel Retreats from European Expansion Amid Major Restructuring Under New CEO
Prime Highlights Intel scraps its giant chip factory plans for Germany and Poland in the face of purse-string pressure. It will downsize by 15%—roughly 24,000 workers—by the end of 2025.…
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John Oliver Reacts to “The Late Show” Cancellation: “Incredibly Sad,” But Eager for Colbert’s Next Phase
Prime Highlights The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show was "incredibly sad," in John Oliver's view, and "a gigantic loss" for comedy. Oliver commended the talent of Colbert and…
XRP Soars 20%, Hits 6-Year High as $10 Target Sparks Market Frenzy
Prime Highlights: XRP surged over 20% in a day to a six-year peak of $3.61. Analysts predict a long-term target price of $10, based on positive sentiment and institutional demand.…
Tesla to Let Shareholders Vote on xAI Investment as Musk Rejects Merger
Prime Highlights Elon Musk assures that Tesla shareholders will have the final say on whether the firm invests in his AI company xAI. There is no acquisition of Tesla by…
South West Water Avoids £19m Fine with £24m Infrastructure Investment Deal
Prime Highlights South West Water will spend £24m on environmental and sewage work instead of forking out £19m in fines. The deal follows the utility giant being found to have…
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Alberta and Ontario Demand Repeal of Trudeau-Era Climate Policies Ahead of Ministerial Meeting
Prime Highlights Alberta and Ontario call for the undoing of major federal climate legislation passed during Justin Trudeau's tenure. Ministers assert current policies hold back economic growth and intrude on…
