“The market is clearly showing signs of slowing down. We’ve already seen enrolments to the UK and US fall by 20% over the last two years, and I expect another 10-15% decline from those levels going forward,” Sushil Sukhwani, founder of Edwise International, which sends thousands of Indian students to universities abroad each year, told…
AI companies have poured more than $20 million into a New York Democratic primary race that could shape what artificial intelligence policies the federal government ultimately adopts. The race in a Manhattan congressional district pits state Assemblyman and AI safety advocate Alex Bores against fellow Assemblyman Micah Lasher and John F. Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg….
The tour, which kicked off in April and stretches well into 2027, will span 34 cities. BTS and their record label Hybe stand to make nearly $2bn (£1.5bn) from their reunion, derived from concerts, merchandise, licensing, album sales and streaming revenue, some analysts told Reuters news agency. Across Asia, the number of people vying for…
When people imagine a national park, they usually think of sprawling forests, safari routes and multiple entry gates. India’s smallest national park is nothing like that. In fact, reaching it can be far more challenging than visiting some of the country’s largest protected areas.India’s smallest national park is South Button Island National Park, located in…
The Miami Heat have acquired two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to multiple reports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In exchange for the 10-time All-Star, the Bucks will reportedly receive Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakučionis and three…
Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the country’s largest ever such bust – from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$816m (£433m, €500m), were found on Friday in compartments concealed beneath false floors in three shipping containers at a property in Londonderry. Two…
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale has halted the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in the country a day after he was found in contempt of court for ignoring a judge’s ruling. Appearing in court on Tuesday, Duale apologised and said he had “directed the immediate and complete cessation” of building work at…
Japan has implemented a five-fold increase to visa fees for all foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years. From 1 July, single-entry visa fees will be raised from the current 3,000 yen ($18.69; £14) to 15,000 yen, while multi-entry visas will now cost 30,000 yen, up from 6,000 yen. The visa fee…
A scaly, heart-shaped fruit could become the latest cause of friction between China and Taiwan, as the latter warned farmers against Beijing’s plan to step up imports of the crop. The atemoya, a hybrid of different custard apple species with creamy white flesh encased in a rough green exterior, is a specialty of Taiwan’s Taitung…
The logo of the software and hardware manufacturer Oracle can be seen at the German headquarters. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Oracle shed 21,000 jobs, almost 13% of its workforce, in the past year, as tech giants carry out sweeping layoffs as a result of AI. The company’s total workforce stands at…