DeepSeek: The Chinese AI App That’s Got the World Talking – and US Tech Giants Trembling
The technology industry has been left reeling after the sudden emergence of DeepSeek, a new Chinese AI app.
Colombia Reverses Course On Deportation Flights After Trump’s Tariff Threat
After a late-night news conference, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced that Colombia would accept returned citizens, seemingly averting a trade war.
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Colombia for Refusing to Accept US Deportation Flights
These measures include a 25% tariff on all imports from Colombia, a travel ban for Colombian citizens, and a revocation of visas for Colombian officials in the US.
TikTok Back Online in US After Trump Delays Federal Ban
In a surprise move, TikTok announced on Sunday, January 19, 2025, that it was restoring its services in the United States. This decision came after President-elect Donald Trump
TikTok Shuts Down in the US: A Temporary Ban or a Permanent Goodbye?
TikTok, the popular social media app, went offline in the United States on Saturday night, just hours before a ban was set to take effect.
Accra Ranks 5th in Africa’s Most Expensive Cities for Rent
Accra, the capital city of Ghana, has been ranked as the 5th most expensive city in Africa in terms of rent, according to the latest data from Numbeo, a renowned data and research powerhouse. With a rent index of 12.0, Accra is also placed 230th in the world, highlighting the significant financial burden that renters […]
SSNIT increases monthly pension payment by 12% for 2025
All valid pensioners on the SSNIT pension payroll as of December 31, 2024, will receive an average 12% increase in their monthly pensions. This increment comprises an 8% fixed rate and a flat amount of GHS 72.58, which is the balance of 4% to be redistributed.
China Grapples With New Virus Outbreak Five Years Post-COVID-19
China is facing a new virus outbreak, with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading rapidly and causing flu-like and COVID-19-like symptoms…
Apple Agrees To Pay $95 Million To Settle Siri Eavesdropping Suit
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its virtual assistant, Siri, was used to eavesdrop on iPhone and other device users…
Russia Develops Cancer Vaccine, Pledges Free Distribution From 2025
Pre-clinical trials have yielded promising results, demonstrating the vaccine’s efficacy in suppressing tumor growth and preventing metastases…