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4 mn readRussian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the first long-distance test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile that the Kremlin leader said has no equal in the West. The claim sent a warning to the West about risks of escalation in Ukraine and could yield a bargaining chip in potential arms negotiations with Washington. While Western diplomats […]

3 mn readReal-world validation, portfolio impact, and interview advantage.  In today’s rapidly evolving job market, employers are shifting their focus from traditional qualifications to real-world skills. One clear trend emerging across industries is the preference for project-based learning (PBL) over textbook-only education. While theoretical knowledge is still valuable, employers increasingly trust candidates who have applied what they’ve […]

2 mn readAre you in “Group 7?” There’s only one way to find out (open TikTok), and there is nothing you can do to change your group. These are the rules set up by singer Sophia James, the unwitting creator of “Group 7,” a completely arbitrary grouping made on social media this week by viewers of James’ […]

2 mn readTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he reached a “substantial framework” for trade talks between the U.S. and China ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday — potentially averting hefty tariffs on imported Chinese goods. “I think we’ve reached a substantial framework for the two leaders who […]

2 mn readBRUSSELS — The European Union on Friday said Meta and TitTok had breached their transparency obligations after an investigation that could result in billions of dollars in fines. The inquiry found both companies had violated the Digital Services Act, the EU’s trailblazing digital rule book that imposes a set of strict requirements designed to keep […]

3 mn readLONDON — Two men from a Paris suburb have been arrested in connection with last week’s major jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, the French National Police confirmed to XiarraMedia amid a nationwide manhunt continuing for two other perpetrators. One suspect was arrested at 10 p.m. on Saturday at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport while […]