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The United States has seized over $14 billion in bitcoin and charged Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, for allegedly running one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud networks in the world. The joint US-UK operation revealed a criminal empire built on deception, forced labour, and international money laundering. Cambodian Businessman Allegedly Behind Global Fraud Chen Zhi, a dual citizen of Cambodia and the UK, was charged in New York with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Both the US and UK have sanctioned his companies and frozen his assets. UK authorities confirmed 19 London properties…

Relations between China and the US continue to deteriorate as both nations impose new shipping fees, alarming investors. The trade conflict escalates despite President Trump’s social media assurance: “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!” European stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, ignoring Wall Street’s Monday rally after Trump’s optimistic remarks about Beijing. Investor confidence remains fragile as the world’s two largest economies clash over trade. Both countries began imposing mutual shipping fees on Tuesday after Washington’s probe into China’s growing shipbuilding dominance. The US set a $50 (€43.27) per tonne charge on Chinese ships in American ports,…

Brussels Warns of “Unified and Tough” Action After Beijing Tightens ControlsThe European Union signalled on 14 October 2025 that it will pursue a firm, coordinated response to China’s decision to expand export restrictions on critical minerals used in semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defence technologies. The move follows Beijing’s new regulations, known as Announcement No. 61, which broaden export licensing requirements to include additional rare-earth elements such as holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, and ytterbium. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said member states would work with G7 partners to “defend Europe’s strategic autonomy” and ensure that China’s measures “do not disrupt global…

Alcohol consumption is a significant cause of cancer in Europe, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research arm. Experts emphasize that stronger government action to reduce drinking could prevent thousands of cancer cases and deaths each year. In the European Union—the region with the highest alcohol consumption in the world—more than 111,000 new cancer cases in 2020 were linked to alcohol, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Globally, alcohol was responsible for an estimated 741,000 cases, with men accounting for nearly 70% of them. The economic impact is also severe.…

Virudhunagar, a quiet town in southeastern India, is known for temples that date back thousands of years. Yet among its ancient lanes, people are building something entirely modern—artificial intelligence systems used worldwide. Tradition meets technology Mohan Kumar helps machines learn how to think. “I work in AI annotation. I collect and label data to train models that recognize and predict objects. Over time, they learn to make decisions independently,” he explains. India has long been a leader in outsourced technology services, with Bangalore and Chennai as its main centres. But a new shift is taking shape—tech work is spreading to…

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created embryo-like structures from human stem cells that produced blood cells — a development that could transform regenerative medicine. The team, led by Dr Jitesh Neupane at the Gurdon Institute, observed the models turning visibly red as blood formed in the dish. “It was an exciting moment when the blood-red colour appeared – it was visible even to the naked eye,” said Neupane. The lab-grown structures mimic the natural process of early human development, showing how heart and blood cells first emerge. The findings could pave the way for producing patient-specific blood for…

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a far-reaching plan on 29 September to end the prolonged Gaza conflict. The agreement, known as Trump’s 20-point plan, represents the most ambitious diplomatic effort to resolve hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Negotiated with input from regional powers including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, the plan outlines a phased approach toward peace, disarmament, and reconstruction. According to officials, Trump pushed for an immediate end to the war following Israel’s strike on Doha, which violated Qatar’s sovereignty during a failed attempt to eliminate Hamas negotiators. The incident drew strong international condemnation…

Move Cites ‘Serious Governance Shortcomings’ and Security RisksThe Dutch government has taken control of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, invoking emergency powers under the Goods Availability Act. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the decision was made to “safeguard the continuity of vital technology” and address what it described as “serious governance shortcomings” at the company.Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, is majority-owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, which completed its acquisition in 2019. The intervention gives the Dutch minister authority to block or reverse corporate decisions deemed harmful to national interests while allowing production to continue. Wingtech Denounces Move, Shares Slide in ShanghaiWingtech, listed…

China has accused the United States of provoking new trade tensions after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports. Beijing called the threat “a clear act of double standards” and warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through. A commerce ministry spokesperson said China “will not start a trade war but will not fear one either.” Trump escalates rhetoric against Beijing Trump lashed out after China tightened export rules on rare earth materials used in advanced technologies. He accused Beijing of acting “hostile” and trying to hold the world “captive.” The former U.S. president also hinted…

Microplastics are no longer just in oceans or packaging — they’re inside us. Scientists have now detected them in human blood, lungs, placentas, and even the brain. One study estimated we may each carry about five grams of plastic in our bodies — roughly a teaspoon. Dr Christian Pacher-Deutsch of the University of Graz found that exposing human gut bacteria to microplastics changes the microbes and their chemistry, echoing patterns linked to depression and cancer. “It’s too early for firm conclusions,” he said, “but the microbiome affects everything from digestion to mental health.” These tiny fragments, shed from packaging, clothes,…