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Indians top charts in getting citizenship of rich countries
Fp Staff •In the past two years, Indians have become the largest national group to gain citizenship in rich nations while Canada became the biggest host country to grant its citizenship to foreign nationals
'Broad consensus' on taxing MNCs, says OECD, flags India's concerns
•Multinationals, especially tech firms, are currently able to shift profits easily to countries with low tax rates even though they carry out only a small part of their activities there
Why do I get so much spam in my inbox? How can I get rid of it?
•Spam isn’t only annoying, it can also be dangerous. Some have malware designed to break into computer networks and cause harm, such as by stealing data or money, or shutting down systems. Here are some useful tips for reducing the spam you get
27% of workforce in European nations could lose jobs to AI
Fp Staff •As per the initial findings from a new OECD survey, AI's impact in the manufacturing and finance sectors of seven countries highlight both the opportunities and risks that AI brings
Germany slips to 15th spot in OECD ranking on attracting highly-skilled workers from abroad
•There is a growing shortage of skilled workers in Germany due to the country's ageing population and other factors
Poor countries call for debt revolution at UN summit
•Western nations gave out more than $185 billion in grants and cheap loans in 2021, according to the OECD. Official development assistance is one of the pillars of the international financial system
Head-on | India must develop its own methodology to rank global institutions
Minhaz Merchant •It is time India stopped being beholden to how others see us and start telling others how we see them
Over 130 countries reach deal on how big global companies are taxed, including 15% minimum corporate rate
•The deal would allow countries to tax some of the earnings of companies located elsewhere that make money through online retailing, web advertising and other activities.
Failure to curb emission has put world on catastrophic pathway to 2.7-degrees of heating: UN chief
•"Failure to meet this goal will be measured in the massive loss of lives and livelihoods," UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
Why women in South Korea are getting the pixie cut and its connection with the Olympics
Trendingdesk •Many women in the country have adopted the style to protest the treatment of archer An San, winner of three Olympic gold medals, who was trolled online for her hair