South Korea said on Wednesday its ban on the sale of arms to Myanmar remained in place even though it had invited an envoy appointed by its military rulers to an event promoting the sale of weapons.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
Italian authorities on Wednesday said forty-one migrants are thought to have died in a shipwreck last week in the central Mediterranean, according to accounts by survivors.
Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa is an unlikely hero for the embattled ruling Peronist party. Under his watch, inflation surged to 116%, the poverty rate hit 40%, dollar reserves ran dry, debt rose, and the peso sunk to record lows.
Spain's third heatwave of the summer was set to reach its peak on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as high as 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central and southern Spain and authorities warning of the risk of wildfires.
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year, despite economic uncertainty and dwindling household savings.
Brazil has the potential to become one of the major global players in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a Boeing executive said on Tuesday, as the sector attempts to meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Thailand's Pheu Thai party announced on Wednesday it had the support of six more parties in its attempt to form a government, still short of the required backing nearly three months after an election.
The U.S. Embassy in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince said it was closed on Tuesday, with all personnel restricted to embassy compounds until further notice due to gunfire in the vicinity.
Eager early adopters recently descended upon a Mexico City cafe where their eyes were scanned by a futuristic sphere, part of an ambitious project that ultimately seeks to create a unique digital identification for everyone on the planet.
China and Russia have submitted technical queries to Japan questioning the country's plan to release radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
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It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
The Canadian government is again blaming Azerbaijan for escalating tensions in its Nagorno-Karabakh region, saying it is concerned about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" for Armenians living in that region.
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military.
Greece’s resort island of Rhodes is nursing its wounds after 11 days of devastating wildfires. The July blazes, fed by heat waves, forced 20,000 people to evacuate during the height of tourist season.
Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th.
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A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by on Thursday then got out and stabbed some, wounding 14 people in the incident near the capital Seoul, police said.
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Often the capitalism supporters say that this is how communist housing would look like, while forcing people to literally live like this !!
South Korea says Myanmar arms ban in place after U.N. concern (www.reuters.com)
South Korea said on Wednesday its ban on the sale of arms to Myanmar remained in place even though it had invited an envoy appointed by its military rulers to an event promoting the sale of weapons.
Philippine leader says no promise made to China to remove grounded warship (www.reuters.com)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
Forty-one feared dead in migrant shipwreck in central Mediterranean (www.reuters.com)
Italian authorities on Wednesday said forty-one migrants are thought to have died in a shipwreck last week in the central Mediterranean, according to accounts by survivors.
Can Argentina's economy chief helm Peronist 'shipwreck' to election win? (www.reuters.com)
Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa is an unlikely hero for the embattled ruling Peronist party. Under his watch, inflation surged to 116%, the poverty rate hit 40%, dollar reserves ran dry, debt rose, and the peso sunk to record lows.
Spain roasts as summer's third heatwave peaks (www.reuters.com)
Spain's third heatwave of the summer was set to reach its peak on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as high as 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central and southern Spain and authorities warning of the risk of wildfires.
Taiwan reports second large-scale China air force incursion this week (www.reuters.com)
Ten Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday accompanying five Chinese warships engaged in "combat readiness" patrols, the island's defence ministry said, the second such incursion this week.
Rising prices for travel do not appear to be curbing wanderlust (www.reuters.com)
The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year, despite economic uncertainty and dwindling household savings.
Boeing says Brazil could be top sustainable aviation fuel player (www.reuters.com)
Brazil has the potential to become one of the major global players in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a Boeing executive said on Tuesday, as the sector attempts to meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Thai alliance expands in new bid to form government amid stalemate (www.reuters.com)
Thailand's Pheu Thai party announced on Wednesday it had the support of six more parties in its attempt to form a government, still short of the required backing nearly three months after an election.
US embassy in Haiti capital closed Tuesday due to nearby gunfire (www.reuters.com)
The U.S. Embassy in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince said it was closed on Tuesday, with all personnel restricted to embassy compounds until further notice due to gunfire in the vicinity.
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project (www.reuters.com)
Eager early adopters recently descended upon a Mexico City cafe where their eyes were scanned by a futuristic sphere, part of an ambitious project that ultimately seeks to create a unique digital identification for everyone on the planet.
China, Russia submit technical queries to Japan on Fukushima water discharge (www.reuters.com)
China and Russia have submitted technical queries to Japan questioning the country's plan to release radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
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#noodles #dishswap #foodswap #tradingplaces #panpal #vietnamese #peruvian Watch the first episode of The Great American Recipe here on YouTube! https://yout...
Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
Congress seems to be taking UFO claims seriously, but some suggest the truth is more down to earth | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
Canada says Armenians face 'deteriorating humanitarian situation' in Nagorno-Karabakh | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
The Canadian government is again blaming Azerbaijan for escalating tensions in its Nagorno-Karabakh region, saying it is concerned about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" for Armenians living in that region.
Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat (apnews.com)
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
Ethiopia's declaring a state of emergency in its Amhara region as local fighters clash with military (apnews.com)
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military.
Heat and wildfires put southern Europe's vital tourism earnings at risk (apnews.com)
Greece’s resort island of Rhodes is nursing its wounds after 11 days of devastating wildfires. The July blazes, fed by heat waves, forced 20,000 people to evacuate during the height of tourist season.
6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey's preparedness is still uncertain (apnews.com)
Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th.
From high office to high security prison for ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after court sentencing (apnews.com)
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has spent the night in a high-security prison after he was arrested at his home.
Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect? (apnews.com)
Representatives of eight South American governments are gathering in Brazil this week to talk about the Amazon rainforest.
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Was banned from the sinusitis subreddit for telling (apparently a mod) that a deviated septum absolutely can cause a sinus infection. He got upset and banned me- and even denied my ability to respond to the ban....
Fourteen hurt in South Korea stabbing incident near Seoul (www.reuters.com)
A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by on Thursday then got out and stabbed some, wounding 14 people in the incident near the capital Seoul, police said.