Seaweed mining is emerging as an ingenious approach to extract uncommon earth components (REEs) and platinum group metals (PGMs). These are vital for high-tech applications like electric motors and green energy solutions.The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is leading the charge.They are investing $5 million

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External loaning acts as an essential resource for fostering growth and resolving monetary shortfalls.However, unmanaged financial obligation build-up poses significant risks, threatening financial stability across Africa, a concern outlined by the IMF.This issue affects various countries, four of them Portuguese-speaking, with Cape Verde, Mozambique,

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Punta Arenas, set versus the backdrop of the Magellan Strait and snow-capped mountains, has developed from a beautiful port to an international maritime hub.This change is driven by blocked paths in the Middle East and Europe, climate modifications impacting the Panama Canal, and emerging green hydrogen technology.In early 2023, shipping traffic saw a 25%

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(Analysis) In a world marked by rising global stress, escalating disputes in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe signal a crucial point for worldwide stability.Iran and Israel's direct skirmishes highlight a growing pattern of regional disputes hinting at broader worldwide repercussions.This year, stress soared as Iran reacted to Israeli

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Brazil’s pension system is under pressure, with experts predicting a dire financial shortfall by 2024.

A recent report from the National Treasury projects a deficit of R$326.2 billion ($63.3 billion), escalating to R$25.5 trillion ($4.95 trillion) by 2100 if no reforms are implemented.

This alarming trend is driven by increasing informality, a

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Global “fake news” laws aimed at curbing misinformation have unintentionally threatened journalistic freedom and could impact the crucial 2024 elections.

These laws, intended to protect public discourse, might instead amplify risks, posing a significant challenge to media autonomy.

A study by the Center for News, Technology, and Innovation (CNTI) exa

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