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Scientists have found out the effect of a human smile on the brain of dogs
A new study has shown the special effect of a human smile on the brain of dogs. Experts from the University of Vienna found increased activity in the reward area.
Canada's economy grew by 3.4% in the second quarter, significantly ahead of analysts' forecasts
The Canadian economy showed a solid recovery in the second quarter of 2026, showing real gross domestic product growth of 3.4 percent year-on-year. According to preliminary data from the national
Japan resumes construction of the world’s longest magnetic line between Tokyo and Nagoya
The Japanese authorities of Shizuoka Prefecture approved the resumption of construction of the world’s longest line for trains on the Linear Chuo Shinkansen magnetic cushion between Tokyo and Nagoya. Governor
Humanoid beggar robots have appeared on the streets of Chinese cities
On the streets of Beijing, Chengdu and Fuzhou spotted humanoid robots begging. Robots sit on sidewalks or kneel with their heads down, addressing passersby with phrases like "I don’t have
U.S. sanctions Iran’s Hormuz authority as shipping risks rise
The United States has added Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority / PGSA to the OFAC sanctions list, targeting a newly created body designed to manage vessel passage through the Strait
Binance rejects new WSJ report on alleged Iran-linked crypto flows
Binance is facing renewed scrutiny after a new Wall Street Journal report alleged that Iran-linked networks moved large crypto flows through the exchange. According to the WSJ, a network tied
Switzerland adopts most of the EU’s new Russia sanctions package
Switzerland has adopted most of the measures from the European Union’s latest sanctions package against Russia, according to Bloomberg. The move aligns Bern with the EU’s 20th sanctions package, which
Middle East conflict weighs on China’s airline sector
Shares of China’s largest airlines have come under heavy pressure as jet fuel costs rise and domestic travel demand weakens. According to CNBC, citing LSEG data, leading Chinese carriers have
U.S.–China summit pauses the tariff fight but leaves the real conflict unresolved
The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping showed that Washington and Beijing are choosing managed de-escalation over another immediate trade shock. China said it plans to buy 200 Boeing
Ruble becomes the strongest currency of the quarter as oil revenues lift the market
The Russian ruble has become the best-performing global currency against the U.S. dollar this quarter. According to Bloomberg data cited by Investing.com , the