Author: Tanjid Osman

China has introduced new limits on medical devices imported from the European Union. This step increases tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The Finance Ministry announced the decision on Sunday through local state media. The action responds to a recent move by the EU to keep Chinese companies out of public medical equipment bids. The change means EU firms may now find it harder to sell their devices to Chinese state-run hospitals. Government-backed procurement projects will give less preference to products from European companies. This shift could hurt EU-based health-tech brands that rely on Chinese orders for growth. Earlier, the EU…

A new technology hub backed by the United States has opened in Abeokuta, a fast-growing city in southwest Nigeria. The center aims to help young entrepreneurs build successful tech businesses and drive digital growth across the region. Located in Ogun State, just north of Lagos, the Ogun Tech Hub Window on America is designed to support the next wave of Nigerian tech talent. The project is a joint effort between the U.S. Consulate General, the Ogun State Government, and GFA Technologies, a local company that helps startups grow and expand their digital reach. This hub offers training, mentorship, and access…

The MLB All-Star Snubs 2025 list is making more waves than the official roster announcement. When the names of this year’s All-Stars heading to Atlanta were revealed, fans quickly noticed some key players missing. As usual, the debate over who didn’t make the cut is louder than the excitement for those who did. While fans pick the starters, league officials and players decide the reserves and pitchers. This process often leads to surprise omissions, even among top performers. Many fans are upset that several high-performing players from the season’s first half were not chosen. Although each MLB team is guaranteed…

The Chicago Sky made a bold lineup change ahead of their game against the Minnesota Lynx. Despite a recent win over the Los Angeles Sparks, the team continues to look for the right balance as the season reaches its midpoint. The Sky currently have a 5-11 record and sit 12th in the WNBA standings. This shift comes after a key injury that forced head coach Tyler Marsh to rework his lineup strategy. On June 7, starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a season-ending injury during a matchup with the Indiana Fever. Since then, the team has been adapting game by…

Hainan is fast becoming a top destination for international medical tourism. Located in the town of Boao in southern China, the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone is now a major center for advanced healthcare, drawing visitors from around the world. Known as China’s only “medical special zone,” the pilot zone includes over 30 top medical institutions from China and abroad. It benefits from special government policies that allow it to use 485 medical products and devices approved in other countries but not yet in the Chinese market. So far, more than 130,000 patients have benefited from these services.…

A fresh leak suggests Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max may come with the largest battery in iPhone history. The new model, expected to be released in September, could feature a battery close to 5,000mAh. This would be a significant jump from the 4,676mAh battery in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The leak comes from a source on Weibo known as Instant Digital. While not always accurate, this user has shared credible leaks before. According to their latest post, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be slightly thicker, allowing Apple to fit in the bigger battery. The iPhone 16 Pro…

Bobby Jenks, a former MLB All-Star and key figure in the Chicago White Sox’s 2005 World Series win, has died at the age of 44. He passed away on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been living since last year. Jenks had been battling adenocarcinoma, a type of stomach cancer. His diagnosis came earlier this year after several health problems, including blood clots in his lungs that started from a deep vein thrombosis in his leg. Despite medical treatment, his condition worsened over time. The Chicago White Sox confirmed his passing and paid tribute to the former closer, calling…

Lionel Messi scored twice to lead Inter Miami to a dominant 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night. The win marked Miami’s return to league play after a long break and extended their unbeaten run in Major League Soccer. Miami entered the match after being knocked out of the Club World Cup with a heavy 4-0 loss. But the team bounced back quickly, showing energy and control from the start. The game took place in Montreal, where the home side had hoped to continue recent positive form. Montreal got off to a fast start and shocked Miami in the…

TikTok’s future in the U.S. stands at the center of a tense geopolitical struggle. The ongoing U.S.-China negotiations over data control and tech ownership reveal much more than just the fate of one app. These talks show how global technology and investments are shifting amid rising techno-nationalism. At stake is data sovereignty. U.S. officials want TikTok’s American user data stored and managed within the United States. China insists ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, follow its export rules on critical technologies, including TikTok’s algorithm. This creates a deadlock that both sides use as leverage in wider trade talks about tariffs and rare…

Traveling abroad can be a joy. You get to see new places, taste new foods, and enjoy different cultures. But there is one common travel mistake tourists make that often gives them away. This mistake can annoy locals and even attract pickpockets. It is the problem of overpacking and carrying large suitcases in old cities. Many European cities have narrow streets, cobblestone paths, and many stairs. These places were not built for big, rolling suitcases. When tourists drag large bags through these areas, it can make their trip harder and less enjoyable. Sandy Papas, a travel expert from Greece, shared…