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The global luxury beauty market is searching for new growth opportunities, and all eyes are now on India. With a population of 1.4 billion, the country is projected to become the “last bastion” for expansion in the premium beauty industry, as several major markets begin to slow down. Giants such as L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, and Amorepacific are competing to dominate a market expected to rise from 800 million US dollars in 2023 to 4 billion US dollars by 2035, according to a report by K...

Animation has transformed from a niche genre into a universal language of entertainment enjoyed across generations. From children glued to cartoons every day, teenagers embracing anime as part of their identity, to young adults who still collect character merchandise, animated content has captured billions worldwide. Supported by streaming platforms and a booming merchandise market, animation now stands not only as cultural power but also as an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars.A...

Saudi Arabia Modernizes Umrah ServicesSaudi Arabia has taken another major step in modernizing religious tourism. On August 20, 2025, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officially launched Nusuk Umrah, a new digital platform designed to simplify the Umrah process for international pilgrims. Through the website umrah.nusuk.sa, worshippers worldwide can directly apply for visas, book accommodation, arrange transport, and access cultural tours without relying on travel agents. This initiative is par...

China’s automotive giant Geely has taken another ambitious step into the space sector through its subsidiary Geespace. On 9 August 2025, the company successfully launched 11 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, expanding its Future Mobility Constellation (GEESATCOM) to 41 active units. The satellites were launched via the Smart Dragon-3 rocket from a sea-based platform off the coast of Rizhao, Shandong Province. This latest move highlights Geely’s determination to integrate automotive technology...

OpenAI has once again captured global attention after CEO Sam Altman announced the development of GPT-6. This new model is expected to be a major leap compared to its predecessor, GPT-5, by bringing long-term memory capabilities that enable more personal and continuous interactions.A New Level of MemoryOne of the biggest limitations of AI so far has been the loss of context once a conversation ends. GPT-6 addresses this gap with long-term memory features. The system can remember past conversa...

The international automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation. China’s Geely has just launched 11 additional satellites to strengthen communication networks for smart vehicles. This step underlines their ambition to build an integrated ground-space mobility ecosystem. At the same time, major players such as Dongfeng, BYD, and Stellantis are facing market pressures, restructuring strategies, and global uncertainties.Dongfeng Restructures Its BusinessDongfeng Motor Group announce...

Google has officially introduced a major update to its AI assistant, Gemini Live. This feature brings a new way to interact with smartphones through a combination of visual intelligence, app integration, and more expressive voice capabilities. The update was first released with the Pixel 10 on August 28, 2025, and will gradually roll out to other Android devices as well as iOS.Visual Guidance for Clearer InteractionOne of the most notable features is visual guidance. With this capability, use...

WordPress, the world’s most popular content management platform, is preparing a major leap forward with the arrival of version 7.0. The initial plan projected a release in November 2025, but the schedule has now been pushed back to 2027. This delay is intended to ensure quality, stability, and the refinement of major features that will reshape how millions of users build websites.WordPress Evolution Toward Version 7Currently powering over 40% of global websites, WordPress is known for deliver...

Laurent Vinatier, a 49-year-old French researcher, has once again drawn international attention after Moscow’s Lefortovo Court listed him as a defendant in an espionage case. The researcher, who works with the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), was sentenced in October 2024 to three years in prison for violating Russia’s foreign agents law. Now, the new charges could extend his jail time up to 20 years.Espionage Allegations Stir ControversyRussia’s Federal Security Service (F...

The terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is once again under international scrutiny after new reports revealed their evolving financing methods. According to Indian media, the Pakistan-based organization now relies on digital wallets and dark web channels to raise and transfer funds. This shift in strategy is seen as an attempt to bypass formal financial monitoring systems and increasingly strict global regulations.Who is Jaish-e-Mohammed?Founded in the early 2000s by Masood Azhar, Jaish-e-...