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World’s oldest cave painting found in Indonesia
Published on 03/07/2024
» On the ceiling of a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, scientists have discovered artwork depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig in what they have determined is the world’s oldest-known confidently dated cave painting — created at least 51,200 years ago.
Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
New York Times, Published on 03/07/2024
» NEW YORK - In the weeks and months before United States President Joe Biden’s politically devastating performance on the debate stage in Atlanta, several current and former officials and others who encountered him behind closed doors noticed that he increasingly appeared confused or listless or would lose the thread of conversations.
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China dominated SCO summit
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders.
Myanmar shop owners jailed for raising wages
Published on 02/07/2024
» With Myanmar’s currency plunging and inflation soaring, the owner of three mobile phone shops in Mandalay announced he was giving his employees a raise. Word of his generosity quickly spread on Facebook, and his workers cheered the news.
Biden hits fundraising trail in show of strength after dismal debate performance
Reuters, Published on 30/06/2024
» EAST HAMPTON, NY: President Joe Biden embarked on a series of fundraising events across two states on Saturday as he works to stamp out a crisis of confidence in his re-election campaign following a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats.
Bolivian general arrested after coup attempt
New York Times, Published on 27/06/2024
» SUCRE - A top general and allied members of the military tried to storm the presidential palace in Bolivia on Wednesday, before quickly retreating in an apparently failed attempt at a coup.
Half a million in Gaza face starvation
New York Times, Published on 26/06/2024
» NEW YORK - The Gaza Strip is at high risk of famine and almost half a million people there face starvation because of a catastrophic lack of food, a group of global experts said Tuesday, though it stopped short of saying that a famine had begun in the enclave as a result of the Israel-Hamas war.
CNN’s exclusive Presidential Debate rules irk rival networks
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/06/2024
» NEW YORK - CNN, which is hosting the first presidential debate on Thursday, has put in place rules that other news outlets say are unusual and restrictive.
Hong Kong eyeing Southeast Asia and Europe to diversify talent pool
Published on 24/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong is eyeing Southeast Asia and Europe to diversify its pool of imported talent currently dominated by mainland Chinese, the city's labour minister has said as the government seeks to ramp up global sourcing of professionals.
Computer failure at Hong Kong airport hits real-time flight information for passengers
Published on 23/06/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong International Airport reported a "computer system failure" on Sunday morning, affecting updates of real-time flight information on displays as well as on its website and mobile apps.