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“Indonesia’s Food Regulator Declares Indomie Noodle Product Safe for Consumption Despite Recalls in Malaysia and Taiwan”

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“Indonesia’s Food Regulator Declares Indomie Noodle Product Safe for Consumption Despite Recalls in Malaysia and Taiwan”

Indonesia’s food regulator has confirmed the safety of a popular product from one of the world’s biggest instant noodle brands, despite its recall in Malaysia and Taiwan’s capital. The recalled product, “special chicken” flavour Indomie, is a popular Indonesian instant noodle variety produced by Indofood CBP. The Taipei city health department found traces of ethylene … Read more

Japanese Startup Ispace’s Attempt at Private Moon Landing Fails

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Japanese Startup Ispace’s Attempt at Private Moon Landing Fails

Japanese startup ispace inc announced that their attempt to make the first private moon landing failed, as they lost contact with their Hakuto-R Mission 1 (M1) lander, leading them to assume that it most likely crashed on the lunar surface. This marks the second major setback for private space development in a week, following SpaceX’s … Read more

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Indonesia in Kepulauan Batu at a depth of 43 km, says EMSC.

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Indonesia in Kepulauan Batu at a depth of 43 km, says EMSC.

On Sunday, April 23, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 had occurred in Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia, at a depth of 43 kilometers (27 miles). The initial report from EMSC had estimated the earthquake to be of magnitude 5.8 and depth of 42 kilometers (26 miles). No further information … Read more

India is expected to surpass China as the most populous nation, with an estimated population of 1.4286 billion by mid-year 2021, according to the UNFPA’s “State of World Population Report”. China’s population is estimated at 1.4257 billion, with the United States a distant third at 340 million.

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India is expected to surpass China as the most populous nation, with an estimated population of 1.4286 billion by mid-year 2021, according to the UNFPA’s “State of World Population Report”. China’s population is estimated at 1.4257 billion, with the United States a distant third at 340 million.

According to data released by the United Nations, India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country, with an estimated population of 1.4286 billion by mid-year, compared to China’s estimated population of 1.4257 billion, or 2.9 million fewer. Although both countries will account for more than a third of the global population, growth rates … Read more

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico – No Damages Reported

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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico – No Damages Reported

On the morning of October 16th, a mild earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale shook parts of southern Mexico, causing many residents to feel the tremors. Despite the initial fear and panic, authorities have confirmed that there are no reports of damage or injuries. While earthquakes are a common occurrence in … Read more

Sega Sammy Holdings Nears $1 Billion Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Entertainment

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Sega Sammy Holdings Nears Billion Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Entertainment

Sega, the Japanese video game company, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, for a staggering $1 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, the acquisition is part of Sega’s push to expand its mobile gaming business and strengthen its position in the highly competitive gaming industry. The potential … Read more

Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

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Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

The United States dollar weakened on Monday, amid anticipation of inflation data that is set to be released later this week. Investors are keeping a close eye on the figures, as rising inflation could lead to the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy sooner than planned. The greenback’s dip comes after a strong stretch in … Read more

UAE’s Emirates Telecom buys 50% stake in Careem super app for $400m

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UAE’s Emirates Telecom buys 50% stake in Careem super app for 0m

UAE telco company, Etisalat, is taking a page out of India’s playbook by launching its own super app, Breakingviews. Hoping to emulate the success of India’s Jio Platforms and its all-in-one app JioMart, Etisalat’s Breakingviews aims to offer customers a seamless experience that combines e-commerce, digital payments, and a variety of other services. As the … Read more

Gold falls below $2,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

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Gold falls below ,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

The price of gold has been steadily climbing over the past few months, hitting an all-time high of over $2,000 per ounce in early August. However, recent news of positive US jobs growth has lifted the value of the dollar and caused the price of gold to fall below $2,000. This development has sparked concerns … Read more

Indian Rupee Weakens Marginally on Tepid Asian Currencies

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Indian Rupee Weakens Marginally on Tepid Asian Currencies

The Indian Rupee has had a chequered history with a number of economic and political factors driving its fluctuations. Its current status, however, is being impacted by events beyond the nation’s borders. Recent economic data from the US has stoked the bets of an impending rate hike by the Federal Reserve, causing the Rupee to … Read more