EU Proposes New Digital Tax Targeting Tech Giants EU Proposes New Digital Tax Targeting Tech Giants On October 12, 2023, the European Union (EU) introduced a proposal for a new digital tax aimed at major technology companies operating within and outside the region. The move comes amid growing concerns over the disparity in tax contributions…
Disney+ Raises Subscription Prices Again in Czech Republic Amid Cost Pressures Disney+ Raises Subscription Prices Again in Czech Republic Amid Cost Pressures Disney+ has announced a significant increase in its subscription prices in the Czech Republic, marking the third occurrence of such a hike in two years. The company cited rising operational costs as the…
New WHO Guidelines Target Antibiotic Pollution from Pharmaceutical Industry New WHO Guidelines Target Antibiotic Pollution from Pharmaceutical Industry The World Health Organization (WHO) has released comprehensive guidelines aimed at drastically reducing antibiotic pollution originating from pharmaceutical manufacturing. This initiative, unveiled in early October 2023, addresses the escalating environmental concerns posed by the discharge of antibiotics…
Philippines and China Clash Again in Disputed Waters Philippines and China Clash Again in Disputed Waters Tensions have risen once more between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea, as both nations accuse each other of provocative actions in contested maritime territories. The latest incidents highlight the ongoing geopolitical rivalry and underscore the…
Indonesia’s New Capital Project Faces Delays Due to Funding Issues Indonesia’s New Capital Project Faces Delays Due to Funding Issues Indonesia’s ambitious initiative to construct a new capital city in East Kalimantan is grappling with significant delays, primarily due to financial constraints and logistical challenges. Originally slated to commence in 2024, the project aims to…
Failed Congo Jailbreak Leaves 129 Dead Amid Prison Overcrowding Crisis Failed Congo Jailbreak Leaves 129 Dead Amid Prison Overcrowding Crisis A failed jailbreak at a prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 129 individuals, underscoring a severe overcrowding crisis in the country’s prison system. The incident, which…
