January 31, 2025 6:01 pm

Day: January 31, 2025

Will Croatia’s Labor Market Become Difficult for Bangladeshis?

Similar to other European countries, opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Croatia, a Central-Eastern European country, are increasing. Reports suggest that in recent years, many workers from Bangladesh have been employed in Croatia’s construction, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Croatia does not have an embassy in Bangladesh. However, Bangladeshi workers are increasingly participating in the country’s business […]

Elon Musk Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a minister in the administration led by current U.S. President Donald Trump, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his significant contributions to the promotion of freedom of speech. The Nobel Committee has confirmed this information and has already sent an email to Musk. Slovenian politician […]

Chris Evans Speaks Out on Being Retired as Captain America

Chris Evans has officially responded to recent rumors suggesting he would reprise his role as Steve Rogers/Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday. The reports, which emerged in December, claimed that Evans had signed on for Marvel’s next big team-up film, set to be released in 2026. However, in a recent interview with Esquire, Evans shut down […]

Ben Affleck Stars in RIP and The Accountant 2 This Spring

Ben Affleck is set for a major year in 2025, with not one but two highly anticipated projects hitting the screens. First up, he reunites with long-time friend and collaborator Matt Damon in the upcoming Netflix crime thriller RIP. Directed by Joe Carnahan, RIP follows the duo as two police officers who discover millions of […]

‘Romy and Michele’ Sequel Officially Happening with Original Stars

The beloved ’90s cult classic Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is officially getting a sequel, much to the excitement of fans. Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino, who starred as the iconic duo in the original film, are in final talks to reprise their roles and executive produce the follow-up. The sequel, which has been […]

India’s AI Mission Gains Momentum as DeepSeek Shakes Up the Global AI Landscape

NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Reuters) – India is racing to catch up in artificial intelligence (AI) as the government engages researchers, start-ups, and companies to create foundational models within the next 10 months, amidst the global stir caused by Chinese start-up DeepSeek. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has selected 18 proposals that will be supported […]

Rise of Chinese AI Start-Up DeepSeek Challenges Japan’s Energy Projections

TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Just weeks after Japan unveiled a landmark energy plan anticipating a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) demand, the unexpected rise of Chinese start-up DeepSeek has prompted a reevaluation of future power needs. In 2024, Tokyo shifted its long-held forecasts, projecting electricity generation to rise between 10% and 20% by 2040, […]

Trump Warns BRICS Nations Against Replacing U.S. Dollar, Threatens 100% Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to BRICS member countries, threatening 100% tariffs if they attempt to replace the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. This warning, posted on Truth Social, echoes a similar statement he made shortly after winning the November presidential elections. “We are going to […]

Investigation into Air Busan Plane Fire at Gimhae International Airport Slowed by Fuel Hazard

SEOUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) – An investigation into a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, is being delayed due to a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, an air crash investigation official told Reuters. The fire, which began around 10:15 p.m. (9:15 p.m. […]

Apple’s AI-Powered iPhone 16 Sees Varied Sales Across Markets

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 models are seeing mixed sales performances across different regions, and Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests that the company’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, plays a significant role in this discrepancy. In a recent interview with CNBC, Cook highlighted that markets where Apple Intelligence has been rolled out are experiencing stronger iPhone 16 […]