Author: Current News

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Trump administration prepares to roll out fresh tariffs CNBCStock markets recover slightly amid Trump’s tariff fears PunchNGTrading Day: Nervous calm ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ ReutersHang Seng Index Gains on Tech Rally; Nikkei Slips Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Reveal FXEmpireJapan’s Nikkei wobbles in countdown to fresh Trump tariffs Hindustan Times Source link

Passenger demand grows 6.7% in Africa – IATA PunchNGAfrican Airlines Record 5.7% Decreased Demand For Air Cargo In February — IATA Channels TelevisionAir Freight still growing but more slowly Transport IntelligenceUnited States, China, India, Brazil, Japan, and Australia Contribute to Over Two Percent Global Growth in Air Travel with a Over Five Percent Surge in International Passenger Demand Travel And Tour WorldNew Report Identifies Problem Spot for Air Travel Growth MSN Source link

Move to ban importation of solar panels raises concerns Daily TrustSolar firm seeks backing on local manufacturing Punch NewspapersCPPE: Banning Importation of Solar Panels May Worsen Nigeria’s Energy Crisis THISDAYLIVESolar firm seeks partnership to boost renewable energy usage The Guardian Nigeria NewsExpert advocates sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector Vanguard News Source link

Firms partner to provide renewable energy for homes, businesses Daily TrustEcoFlow begins operations in Nigeria Punch NewspapersOff-grid will tackle energy woes, says EcoFlow The Nation NewspaperTD Africa Aligns with EcoFlow to Boost Clean Energy THISDAYLIVEEcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus 286Wh LiFePO4 power station gets first Amazon discount to new $189 low (Reg. $289+) 9to5Toys Source link

Nigeria’s net FX reserves hit $23bn, highest in 3yrs Daily TrustNet FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN Punch NewspapersNet Foreign Exchange reserves surge to $23.11bn The Nation NewspaperNigeria’s net forex inflow rises to $17.39 billion in Q4 2024, driven by autonomous sources NairametricsCBN cultivates multiple FX sources to bolster inflows, lift economy Daily Trust Source link

Far-right French leader Bardella calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen BBCTrump says Le Pen’s conviction in France is a ‘very big deal’ Reuters‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction The New York TimesOpinion | Lawfare à la Francaise Against Marine Le Pen WSJAt just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not AP News Source link

The Australian government’s Classification website lists 525 videogames that were refused an age rating today. The vast majority of the titles were mobile games. According to reports, the unprecedented figure was the result of Australia moving to a new model for classifying the huge number of games distributed through digital channels. Banned games included Shroom Tycoon 2, Drunk Driving and Hobo Simulator, and also “non-adult” games such as Billionaire Chess – Monopoly. Arguably, the highest-profile banned game in Australia was Devolver Digital’s top-down shooter Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.  

In this new installment of our series, we fly down under to Australia & New Zealand to continue discovering the favorite records of our official adjudicators based across the globe. Chris Sheedy, our very own Guinness World Records’ Australian representative, has seen all kinds of record attempts over nearly two decades but never anything quite like five couples literally taking a plane into marriage. Current news worked with Fiji Airways to surprise with a heart-warming spectacle the passengers of a flight from Auckland, New Zealand, to Nadi, Fiji. As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, five couples of brides and…

Custom car maker Austin Coulson always knew the one road sure makes history. Turned out in his case that the road was quite literal: Coulson is the owner of the smallest roadworthy car, meaning he can legally take his mini-machine out on the road. Coulson’s car measures 25 inches (63.5 cm) high; 2 feet, 1.75 inches (65.41 cm) wide; and 4 feet, 1.75 inches (126.47 cm) long, and can be spotted by its Texas vanity license plates reading “IM BIG.” The car’s paint work is themed after the U.S. P-51 Mustang military aircraft and the sides are inscribed with…

asuring 15.72 m (51 ft 6 in) in length, 12.33 m (40 ft 5 in) in width and 8.20 m (26 ft 10 in) in height, the world’s biggest four-legged walking robot was unleashed by electronics maker Zollner Elektronik AG in Zandt, Germany, on 27 September 2012. The mighty mechatronic beast is radio remote-controlled and was created to feature in Germany’s longest-running folk play Drachenstich. Fanny – aka Project Tradinno (a portmanteau of “tradition” and “innovation”) – is an 11-tonne (24,250-lb) fire-breathing dragon powered by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine with an incredible 140 hp Each of Fanny’s legs has…