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Temu, an online shopping platform, has agreed to collaborate with the greeting card industry to expedite the removal of copyrighted designs that have been replicated on its site. Card companies have reported that numerous copyrighted images have been misappropriated, resulting in significant financial losses. Designers describe the challenge of removing their plagiarized listings as akin […]

In recent months, control of Kyaukme, a town along the trade route from China to Myanmar, has shifted between the military junta and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). After the TNLA captured Kyaukme last year, it marked a significant achievement for the opposition against the military regime, which has faced persistent challenges since seizing

Construction crews have begun demolishing the entire East Wing of the White House, with plans for complete demolition within days, according to two officials from the Trump administration. The project, which has been expanded from an earlier announcement about the addition of a ballroom, is expected to be completed by the weekend. President Donald Trump

The Louvre museum has acknowledged security shortcomings following the theft of €88 million worth of French crown jewels. Laurence des Cars, the museum’s director, spoke to French senators about the incident, revealing weak and outdated CCTV systems that failed to adequately monitor the museum’s perimeter. Notably, the single camera monitoring the exterior wall where the

Judges in Cameroon have rejected appeals for the cancellation of the controversial presidential election held on 12 October, stating that the official results will be announced on Monday. There have been significant protests in major cities, with supporters of the opposition alleging irregularities such as ballot-stuffing during the election. The Constitutional Council dismissed eight petitions

US forces have conducted a strike against a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, as confirmed by the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that two individuals aboard the vessel were killed; there were no reported injuries to US personnel. The vessel, which was known to US intelligence, was operating along a

The Louvre Museum in Paris has reopened to visitors three days after a significant jewellery theft occurred. The museum, renowned for its vast collection of art, experienced the theft in broad daylight, resulting in millions of euros worth of jewellery being stolen. Despite the reopening, the Apollo Gallery, where the incident took place, remains closed.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced the discontinuation of Starlink satellite communications for over 2,500 devices associated with scam operations in Myanmar. These operations primarily occur in more than 30 compounds along the Thai-Myanmar border, where individuals are trafficked and exploited for scams generating substantial revenue annually. Lauren Dreyer, head of Starlink business operations, stated that

South African authorities have suspended eight students in connection with an alleged bullying incident at Milnerton High School in Cape Town, which has triggered national concern. A video circulated on social media depicts an assault involving multiple students striking a fellow pupil with various objects, including a hockey stick, hose pipe, and belt. Reports suggest

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to provide an advisory opinion regarding Israel’s legal obligations towards United Nations agencies and international organizations active in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. This follows a request from the UN General Assembly made last year, after Israeli legislation prohibited the UN agency for Palestinian refugees