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  WASHINGTON Sometime over the next several years, the next U.S. president could confront a genuinely dangerous threat from a faraway place — a North Korean missile that can hit U.S. territory with a nuclear warhead. Led by an impulsive and brutal young man, North Korea may pose the most direct nuclear risk for the United States. Kim Jong Un ...

  Calls are growing to preserve existing nuclear power plants through investing in new designs to replace the old ones when they retire. This development will help produce more clean energy tofight climate change. The renewed interest in nuclear energy led to developing the cutting-edge “fourth-generation” reactor designs that are safer. If left unattended, they would safely halt. But the ...

  The U.S. economy remains weak, with inflation expected to remain below the Federal Reserve’s target for years to come. When the central bank holds its policy-making meeting next week, it should take decisive action to end the malaise. Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, has suggested a good plan: Hold off on any further interest-rate ...

  The news out of Venezuela couldn’t be grimmer. Annual inflation is the highest in the world. Food is so scarce that desperate people are rifling through trash for scraps while others have taken to looting. But don’t tell that to the country’s diplomats. They’re on a roll. Last year, Venezuela took a rotating seat on the United Nations Security ...

Bloomberg Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Tracking pumas in Patagonia. Animals motivate us to make pilgrimages to the ends of the earth, filling our bucket lists and our Instagram feeds in equal measure. When carried out responsibly, travel can help ensure the future of these awe-inspiring creatures and their habitats. But too often, thoughtless or ...

  Alkesh Sharma Emirates Business Airlines worldwide are spending more on technological advances to offer more personalised options for travellers. Right from booking the most comfortable seat to tracking luggage, printing boarding pass and getting regular updates on flight schedules, passengers are now able to control an array of things through their smart devices. According to The Airline IT Trends ...

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Located in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, hotels in the UAE are adding that extra ethnic edge to their offers in order to connect well with their customers —international tourists as well as expatriates. According to reports, UAE hotels host customers from over 108 countries across the world annually. ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has officially launched its new smartphone app for UAE customers. The app will ultimately be available for Aramex customers across all markets the company operates in. Customers in the UAE can now use the new app to easily track and manage their shipments. The ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has made eight new additions to the list of business activities licensed in the emirate, bringing the total number of activities to 2,133 from 2,125. The decision follows feedback on local market needs and the demand-supply situation gathered periodically from various industry sectors as part of facilitating ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Courts has added a new achievement to its portfolio with the launching of its ‘Quick Transition Service,’ a special facility that provides Armed Forces personnel with instant access to legal and judicial services. Available at the Dubai Courts’ headquarters and at Al Barsha Mall branch, the service is in recognition of and gratitude ...