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Saudi Arabia has set a new annual execution record for the second straight year, with at least 347 people put to death. The surge, largely driven by a 'war on drugs', unfolds under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's rule, raising questions about his reform agenda and the lack of international repercussions.

A new report reveals China's breakthrough in chip-making machinery, drastically closing the semiconductor gap as U.S. and Chinese satellites engage in orbital "dogfighting."

Google and Apple are warning US visa-holding employees against international travel due to severe embassy delays. Learn what this 'visa trap' means for tech workers, project timelines, and company operations.

Discover the viral DIY trend of crocheting miniature couches for cats. See how people are using their free time to create adorable, pet-sized furniture in this heartwarming trend.

A shooting at a pub in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, on early Sunday has left nine people dead and at least 10 others injured, authorities report. An investigation is ongoing.

As China's first generation of EVs retires, the country faces a massive battery waste problem. An unregulated gray market is booming, posing serious environmental and safety risks that threaten the sustainability of the EV revolution.

Saudi Arabia extends its unilateral 1 million bpd oil output cut through September, joined by a 300,000 bpd export reduction from Russia. The move pushed Brent crude above $85, tightening global supply.

Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, a crucial independent news source for war-torn Sudan, is on the brink of closure due to budget cuts. This analysis explores the impact of its potential silence on a spiraling humanitarian crisis.

Sarah Jessica Parker opened up on a CNN special about a 'nerve-racking' scene with the late Diane Keaton in 'The Family Stone' and shared personal anecdotes about the actress.

From millions of dead EV batteries piling up in China to the unwavering fears of AI doomers, the tech world is facing a reckoning with the unintended consequences of its rapid growth.

Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell predicts the end of 'DeFi' as a separate category, forecasting a $1T onchain market driven by a $50 trillion surge in stablecoin payments by 2026 as it overtakes traditional finance.