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The group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 has been removed from Russia’s list of banned “terrorist” organizations.The Russian Supreme Court has suspended the Taliban ban, which it had designated as a “terrorist organization” for more than 20 years. The latest move aims to normalize relations with the de facto ruler of Afghanistan. According to Russian TASS News Agency, Judge Oleg Nefedov announced that Thursday’s ruling — prompted by a request from prosecutors — would be effective immediately. The move in favor of the group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 continues its long-standing gradual reconciliation with Moscow…

In Meta’s antitrust trial on Wednesday, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tiktok’s success was a risk to Meta’s business, a “first priority” when it arrived in 2018 and a “very urgent” competitive threat, according to Bloomberg and other outlets. The report comes from the first week of packing of testimony in the US Federal Trade Commission trial against the social networking giant. If the FTC lawyer wins, the trial could require META to spin out Instagram or WhatsApp as separate companies. In particular, Zuckerberg confirmed on Wednesday that Tiktok’s arrival had a direct impact on the meta. His company said…

Global Payments offers all-in merchant services. The Atlanta-based fintech company announced Thursday it will acquire WorldPay in a $22.7 billion transaction from FIS and private equity company GTCR. The move comes just two years after global payments acquired payments from small rival EVOs in a $4 billion transaction, indicating a clear strategy to proactively scale through integration. As part of the transaction, global payments cut slow-moving issuer solutions units and sell to FIS for $13.5 billion. This sale clears the way to free up capital and focus on e-commerce and enterprise payments. With the merger, global payments will provide a…

Global Event Agency EMC3 has announced that 10 new team members will be added to the entire global operation. This strategic expansion comes during a period of growth driven by new client victory and the growing global demand for sustainable, experience-driven events. Over the past 12 months, EMC3 has achieved a series of important milestones. He won the prestigious King’s Award for international trade companies, earning future succession, and relocating Chief Strategy Director Dancartis to New York to expand his presence in the US market. The agency has also introduced new service lines, including technical production, sustainability consultants and bespoke…

In its historic first, NASA and its partners are preparing to launch innovative quantum sensors into space. It is designed to detect subtle shifts in Earth’s gravity with extraordinary accuracy. This pioneering technology, known as the Quantum Gravity Gladimeter Pathfinder (QGGPF), represents a major leap in the fields of geoscience, planetary exploration and quantum physics. By leveraging the strange but powerful actions of Ultra-Cold Atoms, the mission funded by NASA’s Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) unlocks new ways to map all changes in groundwater, natural resources, and even geological from orbit. As the world begins to pressure freshwater supply and…

According to the Associated Press, Temu and Shein are planning to raise prices for U.S. customers from April 25 due to tariffs on items shipped from China, which have been reported by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Trump’s decision to end the 145% tariff on products made in China and the customs exemption that allowed items under $800 to enter US tax exemptions disrupt the business models of both platforms. Almost 4 million plots, most of which are from China, enter the US daily under the exemption that closes soon, according to the report. Shein and Temu have gained huge popularity…

Adapting workplace management strategies to the hybrid era has become an important priority for organizations seeking to thrive in today’s evolving workplace situation. The rise of hybrid work, in which employees divide time between remote and in-office jobs, has changed the way companies operate and interact with their teams. This shift requires strategic adjustments to ensure that both productivity and employee engagement are maintained. In this article, we investigate the importance of adapting workplace management practices to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by hybrid work models. Transforming into a hybrid model is not without its challenges. From restructuring office…

The European Commission has awarded Horizon Europe’s 8 million euro funds to two groundbreaking projects, with a way to convert liquid energy into solar fuel. Sun-Perform and Solar to Butanol (S2B) aims to develop highly efficient bioinspired solar fuel technologies that can significantly reduce Europe’s carbon emissions while creating new green industry opportunities. These innovative approaches are specifically targeted to sectors where traditional renewable solutions struggle to infiltrate critical intrusions such as aviation and transportation. A bio-wind approach to solar fuel production The project is funded under Horizon Europe Call Horizon-CL5-2024-D3-01-04 and will support the development of advanced biochemical, bioinspiration,…

New York City is one of the places where you can get a $1 slice at 2am or deliver a burger within 30 minutes, but you can spend two hours down the highway to get on the plane. Archer Aviation hopes to change it in an air taxi, which expects passengers on flight from Manhattan to nearby airports within 15 minutes. On Thursday, the startup unveiled New York City’s proposed air taxi network in a partnership with United Airlines. “We’re starting with nine core nodes,” Archer co-founder and CEO Adam Goldstein saw a helicopter landing in Skyport downtown in an…

The announcement of the new conference space is a great excuse to experience an unexplored, urban-centric hotel. So, when an invitation from the luxurious Cardiff facility housed in a former 19th century magnificent post office building passed through my letterbox, I headed to the Welsh capital for a prestigious weekend at the Park Gate Hotel. The 170-room Park Gate Hotel is part of the Celtic Collection. This is the hospitality group behind 10 Welsh properties, including ICC Wales’ neighbours, Celtic Manor Resort. Located next to Principal Stadium, a national rugby and football arena in Wales, it occupies a heritage building…