A 22 year old man from Karachi, Pakistan has become the latest victim of the brain eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Aurangzeb from Cattle Colony had gone on a picnic with friends to a farmhouse in Quaidabad where they went swimming in a pool. Next day Aurangzeb started feeling fever, headache and nausea. He was admitted […]
Global Economic Trends: Key Factors Shaping 2024
As we head into 2024 several big trends are shaping the world and investment decisions. 1. Modest Growth The global economy will grow at around 3.2% in 2024, similar to last year. Advanced economies will see a bit of growth, emerging markets will see slower growth due to various challenges. 2. Falling Inflation Global inflation […]
Top Political Events Around the World and Their Implications
2024 is going to be a big year for politics globally with a lot of elections and big events that could change the world. Here are the top political events to watch and what they mean: The US presidential election in November is a big one that could impact US foreign policy, trade and global […]
Breakthroughs in Science and Technology: Innovations to Watch
The world is moving fast and 2024 is going to be a big year for many new innovations. Here are some to watch: Quantum computing is going to make big leaps, and will change fields like cryptography, drug discovery and materials science. As the hardware and software gets better we will see practical quantum applications […]
Environmental News: Major Climate Actions and Policies in 2024
2024 is the year of big climate action and policy globally to address climate change and sustainability. One of the biggest is the UN’s push for countries to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) before the 2025 climate summit. NDCs 3.0 will set ambitious targets by 2035 to align with 1.5 degrees Celsius. And the […]
Cultural Highlights: Celebrations and Events Across Different Continents
From the Rio Carnival in South America to the Aomori Nebuta Festival in Asia, 2024 has a lot in store for us. Here are the top highlights: In Europe, Spain’s Fallas Festival in Valencia is all about the impermanence of life as they burn elaborate monuments. Portugal’s Óbidos International Chocolate Festival is all about the […]