Category: Politics
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Israel Bombards Refugee Camp in Gaza
Israeli military has increased airstrikes against the Gaza Strip in recent days, including targeted attacks on some of the densely populated refugee camps in the region. Initially established in 1948 to house Palestinians who fled or were forced to leave their homes during the Arab-Israeli War, the camps today shelter many of the 1.7 million…
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International Immigration at Record Levels
Migration to OECD countries is at unprecedented levels. A new OECD report shows that over 6 million new permanent immigrants (excluding Ukrainian refugees) immigrated to OECD countries , reaching a record level in 2022. This increase was driven by growth in humanitarian migration and managed labor migration, along with accompanying family members. More than one in three OECD…
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Tofu Gains Popularity in Restaurant Cuisine, Inspiring Culinary Innovation and Diverse Dishes
The global tofu market, valued at $2.7 billion in 2022, is poised for further growth, with projections indicating it will reach $3.6 billion by 2028. This growth is expected to be driven by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during the period from 2023 to 2028. Tofu, also known as soybean cheese, is…
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Postponed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to take effect next year, has been postponed – again – to 2025. The requirement – an online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS – applies to visitors from 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece,…
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Is Anything Allowed on Halloween? In Many Places, There Are Rules to Follow
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Anyone who has spent Halloween in the big American cities knows that the celebration is a huge game where almost anything goes: going to work in costume, dressing up as the funniest character, watching horror movies with friends, secretly eating the children’s candy, scaring neighbors with decorations that look like they came out of a…
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New York is Offering Plane Tickets for Immigrants to Leave the City
New York has started offering plane tickets to immigrants as the city faces an influx of asylum seekers.
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Delayed Again, to 2025
A new requirement for travelers heading to Europe has been postponed to 2025. The requirement, an online travel authorization through ETIAS, applies to visitors from 30 European countries. Travelers, including Americans and Brazilians, will need this authorization to visit.
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New Travel Requirement for Europe Delayed Again to 2025
A new requirement for travelers going to Europe, scheduled to take effect next year, has been postponed – again – to 2025. The requirement – an online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS – applies to visitors from 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece,…