In 2023, more people in the UK started using cash for daily spending, even though many are moving towards using cards and mobile payments. According to UK Finance, the number of people who mainly use cash increased to 1.5 million, the highest before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Surge in Cash Users Against All …
According to a new rule, banks will have to make sure that it is easy for people to withdraw cash without any hassle from September; otherwise, they will be in deep trouble and might be fined. Even though many people in the UK are using their cards and online payment methods nowadays, cash remains very …
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz will testify before Congress over an IT outage that occurred due to a faulty software update, which brought millions of computers to their knees worldwide and grounded flights, disrupted banks, and put hospitals on their backs. Members of Congress are demanding answers to this question: How did all this happen, and …
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is scheduled to kick off a pivotal two-day visit to India starting Wednesday, marking the first high-level engagement between the two nations since Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government assumed office. Focus on India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) During his visit, Lammy is set to engage in extensive discussions with …
This week promises a celestial spectacle as the Moon and Saturn engage in a close encounter, offering a captivating sight for skywatchers worldwide. Scheduled to coincide with Saturn's retrograde motion, this event is set to unfold with mesmerizing visuals that astronomy enthusiasts won't want to miss. On the night of July 24th into the early …
President Joe Biden is set to deliver a crucial address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, marking his first public appearance since withdrawing his re-election bid. Scheduled for 8pm ET, Biden’s upcoming address aims to illuminate “what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people,” as …
In a monumental display of solidarity and enthusiasm, over 90,000 Black women and allies convened virtually to endorse Kamala Harris’s fresh bid for the presidency, marking a pivotal moment in American political history. This unprecedented online gathering, organized by the #WinWithBlackWomen network, underscored a resounding wave of support for Harris following President Joe Biden's decision …
In a dramatic rescue operation, a chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians, including 80 students, touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, marking the successful evacuation from the escalating violence in Bangladesh. The journey, fraught with tension and uncertainty, concluded with the safe return of Malaysian citizens to their homeland. Crisis in Bangladesh Triggers Evacuation The …
Snakebites, claiming up to 138,000 lives annually worldwide, may soon meet their match in an unexpected source – century-old blood thinners repurposed as potent antidotes against cobra venom. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed in a recent publication by researchers from the University of Sydney, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and Instituto Clodomiro Picado, could transform …
In a disturbing incident of vandalism, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Canada, was defaced with hateful and anti-India graffiti, triggering widespread condemnation and urgent calls for investigation and justice. The Consulate General of India in Vancouver swiftly condemned the incident, highlighting the defacing of the temple and urging Canadian authorities to promptly investigate and …
In a bid to address escalating tensions between authorities and Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, Nigerian lawmakers launched a probe into the suspected importation of tainted fuel into the country. The investigation aims to resolve broader issues straining relations between Dangote's oil refinery and regulatory bodies. Legislative Probe Commences The investigation, initiated by a legislative …
The Venice Film Festival is set to dazzle with one of its most star-studded lineups yet. Celebrities like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Cate Blanchett, Joaquin Phoenix, and Lady Gaga are all expected to grace the Lido. Running from August 28 to September 7, the festival's 81st edition promises a …
Despite a lengthy suspension, Huw Edwards received a significant pay increase, making him one of the BBC’s top earners. Edwards resigned from the BBC in April, nine months after being taken off air. According to the BBC’s latest annual report, Edwards' salary rose to between £475,000 and £479,999 from the previous year’s £435,000 to £439,999. …
Jack Grealish's experience at Manchester City might be the unexpected factor that tips the scale in favor of Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze. Spurs have shown keen interest in Eze, and manager Ange Postecoglou is eager to strengthen his attacking options this summer. Eze's impressive end to the season at …
