Iran’s Raisi warns as Israel considers air assault retaliation

Creative Media NewsThursday, 18 April 2024, 16:160

Iran's president has reaffirmed that even the most minimal assault launched by Israel would elicit a "massive and severe" reaction. This statement continues to heighten apprehension regarding the possibility of a full-scale conflict in the Middle East. President Ebrahim Raisi issued the warning while speaking at Wednesday's annual Iranian army procession. The international community is on the lookout for possible retaliation in response to Iran's attack on Israel over the weekend.

China censors family quarrel videos to boost birth rates

Creative Media NewsThursday, 18 April 2024, 0:000

China has implemented significant measures to reverse its declining birth rate, even though its elderly population is projected to reach 520 million by 2050 and couples were previously limited to having a single child.China is in dire need of its citizens to procreate more.The nation is confronted with a demographic catastrophe causing an economic crisis. Simply put, there is an excessive number of elderly and insufficient youth. In moments of crisis, drastic measures are required.

More than 50,000 Russians die in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 17 April 2024, 20:000

Research indicates that Russian military casualties in the conflict with Ukraine have surpassed fifty thousand.Wednesday marked the release of the death toll, which has been tallied since February 2022, when Moscow's forces invaded the neighbouring state. The BBC noted that the rate of casualties increased in the second year of the conflict.

10% ex-smokers may relapse due to vape flavor restrictions

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 17 April 2024, 14:000

Plans to restrict flavours could cause more than one in ten former smokers who converted to vaping to relapse, according to the government's impact assessment.According to research highlighted by the Department of Health, thirteen per cent of vaping ex-smokers would return to cigarettes if flavourings were unavailable.Last night, Rishi Sunak's fiercely contested proposal overcame its initial obstacle. The' mad' ban was supported by 383 to 67 votes from the members of Parliament.

New China economy expands more than projected in Q1

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 17 April 2024, 6:000

China's economy commenced the year on a more robust note than had been anticipated, notwithstanding the escalation of the property sector crisis.In comparison to the same period last year, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.3% in the initial quarter of 2024, as reported by authoritative sources.The expansion of the world's second-largest economy may decelerate to 4.6% in the first quarter, contrary to initial projections.

Making sexually explicit deepfakes illegal

Creative Media NewsWednesday, 17 April 2024, 0:000

The government has announced that the production of sexually explicit "deepfake" images will be criminalised in England and Wales under a new statute.Unauthorised individuals who create explicit images of adults are subject to a criminal record and an unlimited fine, as stipulated by the legislation.The provision will be applicable irrespective of the intention of the image's creator to disseminate it, according to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

Unemployment soars as the British labour market stagnates

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 18:002

As the number of unemployed in the United Kingdom increases, the labour market appears to be stagnating, according to new data.During the period from December to February, the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the highest level in six months.In contrast, the percentage of employed individuals experienced a decline, while the economically inactive, referring to those who are neither employed nor actively seeking employment, experienced a marginal increase.

Thousands protest Georgia’s controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 16:380

On Monday in the capital, Tbilisi, over 5,000 protesters congregated in front of the Georgian parliament building, which was constructed in the Soviet era. Their demand was for the government to revoke the regulation that mandates foreign fund-accepting organisations to register as foreign agents or face fines.Critics derive the moniker "the Russian law" from their comparison of the bill to legislation that the Kremlin employed to suppress dissent.

What is the impact of the Red Sea crisis on British businesses?

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 16:310

Just as the global supply chain bottleneck that followed the lockdown appeared to have passed, a series of crises involving two of the most vital waterways in the world resurfaced.The El Nino phenomenon, which has worsened the extremely low precipitation since last year, has compelled Panama Canal authorities to restrict daily crossings and the amount of cargo ships can transport via the Atlantic-Pacific bypass.

Six lessons from Trump’s New York hush money trial’s first day

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 16:000

Thus does it commence? Former United States President Donald Trump entered a New York courtroom on Monday for the commencement of his trial on charges of falsifying business records, marking a momentous occasion.He was the first president of the United States, current or former, to stand trial on criminal charges.As per the presiding judge, Juan Merchan, the proceedings commenced on Monday and are anticipated to last for six weeks.

Copenhagen’s old stock market burned

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 15:330

The historic ancient stock exchange building in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is currently engulfed in flames.Onlookers gasped as the iconic spire of the Børsen, one of the city's earliest structures dating back to the 17th century, succumbed to the engulfed flames.While everyone was permitted to evacuate the structure, individuals raced to rescue some of its historic paintings.

Global backing for Tunisia’s imprisoned opposition leader Ghannouchi

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 16 April 2024, 14:491

The International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi stated that "statesmen, women, and intellectuals from around the world" have formed the organisation to secure the release of the former speaker of the Tunisian parliament and leader of the Ennahdha party, who is currently incarcerated.

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