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Starbucks doubles parental leave, giving birth parents up to 18 weeks and non-birth parents 12 weeks, under CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy to boost benefits and workplace culture.
Olaf Scholz loses Bundestag vote, prompting early elections in February 2025, as CDU’s Friedrich Merz leads polls amid political instability and economic challenges in Germany.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah met PM Modi in Delhi, emphasizing trust, mutual respect, and 50 years of UAE-India partnership at the Joint Commission and Strategic Dialogue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin commends Sheikh Mohamed for spearheading the UAE’s remarkable AI advancements, praising its global rankings and transformative contributions to technology and innovation.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a landmark global assessment of salt-affected soils, marking the first such comprehensive study in…
Character.AI faces a lawsuit alleging its chatbot service contributed to a teen’s self-harm, raising concerns about AI safety and user protections. The case also names Google as a defendant.
Approximately 87,000 residents evacuated after Mount Kanlaon erupted, spewing ash 3,000 meters high and posing health risks across central Philippines, with authorities warning of further volcanic activity.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer discussed bilateral relations, regional stability, and global collaboration during a high-level meeting.
A $282 million program led by FAO and IFAD, funded by GEF, aims to transform global agrifood systems with sustainable practices for biodiversity, food security, and climate resilience.
Ursula von der Leyen secured a second term as EU Commission president with a narrow vote, emphasizing defense, green energy, and migration, signaling a conservative shift in EU leadership.