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Belgium received 39,615 asylum applications in 2024, marking a 12% increase from 2023 and reaching the highest levels since 2015, as migration pressures remain high across Europe.
The OPEC Fund has committed $30M to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, expected to power 1M homes and cut emissions by 2.5M tons annually.
BP announced plans to cut 4,700 jobs and 3,000 contractor roles in 2025 as part of a strategy to save $2 billion by 2026, citing market challenges and profit pressures.
Bitcoin rallied past $100,000 following softer U.S. inflation data, reflecting renewed optimism in risk assets and the growing correlation between digital tokens and equity markets.
The FDA’s proposed front-labeling system highlights key nutrients linked to chronic diseases, empowering consumers to make healthier choices and encouraging food manufacturers to reformulate products.
NATO announces Baltic Sentry, a mission deploying ships and drones to safeguard the vital undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region, which carry 95% of global internet traffic.
Starbucks ends its open-door policy, requiring purchases for facilities access across U.S. locations, impacting nearly 1,300 stores in Texas, including Dallas and Houston.
Sheikh Mohamed and Tokayev discussed strengthening UAE-Kazakhstan ties, focusing on trade, renewable energy, and international cooperation, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
The 10-year Treasury yield hit a 14-month high as investors await inflation reports, with key data on producer and consumer prices expected to influence Federal Reserve policy.
Abdulla Al Hamed highlighted digital media’s role in shaping societies and urged stakeholders to adopt strategies that leverage opportunities while mitigating challenges at the 1 Billion Followers Summit.