WAO ART #433

Air New Zealand plans to fly electric planes from Wellington to Marlborough. The first route for the all-electric aircraft, Beta ALIA, will begin with cargo-only NZ Post flights in 2026. The move is part of Air New Zealand's efforts to decarbonize its operations and reduce emissions.

Bitcoin miners earned a record-breaking $107 million in revenue following the halving. $80 million came from transaction fees. The remaining $27 million came from the block subsidy. The top 10 most valuable blocks were mined after the halving, with the first block earning $2.6 million.

African students in Istanbul gathered at a positivity forum. Students discussed a variety of topics including healthcare, technology, global issues, and the economy.The Platform, established in 2019, serves as a valuable data source for trending topics and research on Africa in Turkey.

India is accused of currency manipulation for the third time this year. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the US dollar but recovered slightly. Market observers suspect influential players, including the Reserve Bank of India, orchestrated the recovery.

Canada pledges $50 million to support workers affected by AI job losses. The investment will be made over a four-year period. The Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program will provide training in new skills. Finance Minister raised concerns about up to 40% of working hours being at risk.

84% of adults in Brazil have access to financial accounts. Study by Nubank and Mastercard shows Brazil is ready to enhance financial health. Providing access to financial services can have significant economic and social impact. Nubank focuses on financial education to empower consumers.

Extraordinary local elections held in Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo. Majority of Kosovo Serb political parties boycott the elections. Extensive security measures taken by Kosovo police, KFOR, and EULEX. EU demands new elections after tensions and confrontations in previous elections.