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“Trade, Power, and Rare Earths: What Trump and Xi’s Busan Meeting Really Means”
When two of the world’s most powerful leaders sit down together in a near-secret meeting, the headlines tend to shout. But in the case of the October 30, 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, the change was more subtle than sensational. What emerged was less a loud victory and more a quiet shift.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts: My Journey as a Small Business Owner
Running a small business in the UK comes with countless decisions — some exciting, others more administrative. One of the most confusing yet crucial choices I faced early on was determining whether to file Micro Entity Accounts or Full Company Accounts. This seemingly simple decision had major implications for compliance, transparency, and even how potential partners perceived my business. Over time, I learned that understanding the Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts is not just an accounting formality — it’s a strategic necessity.
By Munnazir Zarin3 months ago in Journal
“Non si vede”: an Italian alt-rock track becomes the heartbeat of Berlin’s raw adolescence
When Italian musician and visual artist Piergiorgio Corallo released “Non si vede”, few could have imagined the song would travel north and return transformed — refracted through the lens of a German filmmaker capturing the restless adolescence of Berlin’s margins.
By The Global Verge3 months ago in Journal
Amazon Layoffs 2025: How the Tech Giant Is Reshaping Its Workforce
When Amazon announced it would cut around 14,000 corporate jobs in late 2025, many in the tech and retail industries sat up and took notice. The move underscores a shift in the company’s long-term strategy—and raises serious questions for employees, investors, and the broader U.S. job market.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
The Rise of the Soft Life: Why a New Generation Is Choosing Peace Over Hustle
The Rise of the Soft Life Movement: Why People Are Choosing Peace Over Hustle For years, society glorified the hustle. We celebrated sleepless nights, 80-hour workweeks, and the constant grind toward success. We admired the entrepreneur who said, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
By arsalan ahmad3 months ago in Journal
How AI Quietly Changed My Everyday Life
1. The Quiet Revolution That I Didn’t Notice Coming It didn’t happen overnight. There wasn’t a dramatic “Eureka!” moment when I realized artificial intelligence had entered my life. Instead, it tiptoed in quietly — disguised as convenience, productivity, and curiosity.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Bukarest: The Vibrant Heart of Romania. AI-Generated.
When you think of Eastern Europe, Bukarest — the capital of Romania — often comes to mind. Known for its mix of history, culture, and modern urban life, Bukarest is a city that surprises and fascinates visitors. From its grand boulevards and historic landmarks to its thriving nightlife and arts scene, the city has something to offer for everyone.
By Fiaz Ahmed 3 months ago in Journal
How AI Quietly Changed My Everyday Life
AI: The Silent Revolution Transforming Our Everyday Lives ✨ Introduction — The Invisible Companion Without realizing it, we’ve let Artificial Intelligence quietly seep into every corner of our daily routines. A few years ago, AI sounded like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie — distant, abstract, maybe even scary.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
The Men — Piergiorgio Corallo’s human landscapes at the Museum für Fotografie, Berlin
Berlin, September 18–29, 2025. At the Museum für Fotografie, Italian painter Piergiorgio Corallo presented Gli uomini (The Men), a cycle of paintings that reinterprets European expressionism through a Mediterranean sense of structure and restraint. The exhibition, part of the museum’s autumn program dedicated to contemporary figurative languages, quickly became one of the most visited solo shows of the season.
By The Global Verge3 months ago in Journal
