Israeli forces move to evacuate, destroy UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem

Israeli forces move to evacuate, destroy UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem

The measures against UNRWA began in late 2024 with Israel’s decision to outlaw all of the organization’s activities within the country’s borders. Israeli security forces arrived to evacuate and destroy the UNRWA (UN Relief Works Agency) headquarters on Ammunition Hill in northern Jerusalem on Tuesday morning. Ammunition Hill is the central headquarters from which all…

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German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026

German retailers demand “necessary reforms” in 2026

The German retail sector has called on the federal government to prioritise economic reforms and regulatory relief in 2026 as rising operating costs and weak consumer demand contribute to uncertainty for businesses across the industry. According to the Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE), structural changes are needed to restore confidence among retailers and consumers and support the…

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China plans new measures to spur consumption for next five years

China plans new measures to spur consumption for next five years

BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) – China plans to roll out new policies from 2026 to 2030 to spur domestic consumption and tackle “prominent” imbalances in supply and ​demand, with the services sector becoming a key focus, the country’s state planner ‌said on Tuesday. Chinese leaders have pledged to “significantly” lift household consumption’s share of the…

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AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence

An ethnic armed group in Myanmar’s Karen State declared it had established an independent republic in the war-torn country in early January 2026, but social media posts about its purported new currency share AI-generated images. The visuals feature illegible Burmese text and was made with Google’s AI tools. A spokesperson for the group, the Kawthoolei…

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