WHILE THE UNITED STATES DOES MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH DRC, THE TRADE RELATIONSHIP IS MINIMIZED BY U.S. RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS FROM CONFLICT-AFFECTED STATES AND BANS ON IMPORTING "CONFLICT MINERALS," WHICH ARE RESOURCES SUCH AS TIN AND GOLD MINED FOR THE PROFIT OF ARMED GROUPS IN THE CONGO AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES.

THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION STABILIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (MONUSCO) IS A UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE THAT HAS BEEN OPERATING IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO COMBAT VARIOUS SEPARATIST GROUPS. IN SEPTEMBER 2024, PRESIDENT TSHISEKEDI OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO CALLED ON MONUSCO TO WITHDRAW BEFORE THE NEW YEAR, WHICH THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL AGREED TO. HOWEVER, THE WITHDRAWAL WAS THEREAFTER PUT ON AN INDEFINITE HOLD WHICH CONTINUES TILL DATE.

The End Times are defined as the days leading up to the Day of Judgement where god decides the fate of all human beings based on their deeds committed on earth. It is the time prophesized as the end of the world, wherein god inflicts his wrath on earth (e.g. the sun stops emitting heat, the sky turns black, catalyzing mass destruction that ultimately ends humanity).

In ‘integrated religious education’, all students are taught material encompassing many major religions. In ‘separated religious education’, students study different religions in distinct classrooms (i.e. Catholic students attend Catholic class, Buddhist students attend Buddhist class, etc.).

Abrahamic religions are religions believing Abraham was a prophet and passed the beliefs through him. They are often monotheistic like Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and etc.

The End Times are defined as the days leading up to the Day of Judgement where god decides the fate of all human beings based on their deeds committed on earth. It is the time prophesized as the end of the world, wherein god inflicts his wrath on earth (e.g. the sun stops emitting heat, the sky turns black, catalyzing mass destruction that ultimately ends humanity).

In ‘integrated religious education’, all students are taught material encompassing many major religions. In ‘separated religious education’, students study different religions in distinct classrooms (i.e. Catholic students attend Catholic class, Buddhist students attend Buddhist class, etc.).

Abrahamic religions are religions believing Abraham was a prophet and passed the beliefs through him. They are often monotheistic like Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and etc.

Neoliberal feminism embodies the idea that gender equality is best addressed by personal success, individual empowerment, and market-based solutions.

NBFIs (Non-Bank Financial Institutions) are financial institutions that provide services similar to traditional banks but do not have a full banking license. They play multiple roles in the financial system like offering credit, investment, risk management, and financial services to individuals and businesses. NBFIs do not include loan sharks.

Self-disclosure refers a phenomenon in which individuals choose to reveal personal information about themself to others. Self-disclosure groups encourage members to share personal and community-based experiences to diagnose and give advice to each other on mental health.

Reddit is a user-driven platform where members decide on acceptable content, moderate it, influence visibility and algorithmic prioritization.

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The manga industry in Japan is dominated by three companies: Shueisha, Kodansha, and Shogakukan, often referred to as "Big Manga." These companies hold a majority stake in the manga industry and control the production, licensing, and distribution of countless manga series.

"Guerrilla filmmaking" is a form of independent filmmaking characterized by minimal crew, extremely low budgets, and limited use of props. These films are usually made quickly, often without securing permits, property owners' permission, or consent from people appearing in the films.

In 2025, the Indian Art Fair held its largest edition till date, hosting over 120 galleries from diverse styles of art, with many international artists. The commercialisation has attracted attention from a large number of international art collectors and investors.