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A group claiming to be representatives of the United States of Kailasa, a self-proclaimed sovereign nation for Hindus, have been arrested in Bolivia for "land trafficking" after negotiating leases with Indigenous groups in the Amazon. Led by Swami Nithyananda, who fled India amidst accusations of rape and abuse, Kailasa's bizarre story involves issuing passports, managing a "reserve bank," and offering reincarnation services to billionaires. Despite posing with global leaders and claiming immunity as the head...

In 2024, the ad industry faced financial challenges, with layoffs and budget cuts impacting agencies. Generative AI adoption was rapid but results were mixed, raising questions about its impact on creativity. The Agency Report Cards for APAC networks showed a concentration of B and C grades, with media agencies performing well and a focus on business growth and innovation. Despite accolades, creative performance was average due to economic factors and industry shifts towards AI. Full...

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. experienced a significant drop following the announcement of new tariffs. The video failed to load, but it is evident that investors reacted negatively to this news. The impact of these tariffs on the economy and stock market will continue to be closely monitored. Full Article

Libyan writer and politician Samir Shegwara, who published documents linking his country's intelligence service to the Lockerbie bombing, was arrested on national security charges after the files could form evidence against Abu Agila Masud Kheir Al-Marimi. The documents retrieved from the archives of Libya's former intelligence chief implicate Libyan agents in the Lockerbie bombing and the destruction of a French airliner, leading to Shegwara's arrest and legal proceedings, despite the documents being deemed authentic and...

Global markets and businesses were thrown into disarray following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy, with the European Union hit by 20% duties and the U.K. by 10%. Policymakers' responses and the potential escalation of conflict are now under scrutiny. Analysts predict economic slowdown and trade disruptions, with few winners expected, despite some positive and negative movements in European assets on Thursday. Full Article

The Trump administration has implemented sweeping tariffs globally, including on territories with little to no economic activity like Jan Mayen, Tokelau, Christmas Island, Heard and McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island. These territories, ranging from Arctic islands to remote atolls, are facing 10% tariffs despite their minimal trade relations with the United States. The rationale behind targeting these territories remains unclear, leaving local officials bewildered by the unexpected tariffs. Full Article