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“NIA & FutureTales Lab by MQDC”
Published on 18/10/2021
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) and FutureTales Lab by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC) have the launch of “Futures Meme” a new podcast on social, economic and lifestyle changes, to present research and seek solutions through technology and innovation.
Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LA HIGUERA (CHILE) - The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a "natural treasure" and refuge for unique species of fauna, including a particular type of penguin and an otter on the brink of extinction.
Three white Americans go on trial in death of black jogger
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» WASHINGTON - Three white men in the US state of Georgia will go on trial Monday in the high-profile shooting death of a Black jogger that sparked a national outcry and helped fuel last summer's social justice protests.
Covid update: Deep South overtakes Bangkok as epicentre
Online Reporters, Published on 18/10/2021
» Thailand logged 10,111 new Covid-19 cases and 63 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Monday morning.
As COP looms, Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in London on Sunday, with projects from Costa Rica, Italy, the Bahamas and India picking up prizes.
Calls in Haiti for release of abducted US missionary group
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Civil groups in Haiti called Sunday for the immediate release of American missionaries abducted a day earlier by one of the criminal gangs proliferating around the capital Port-au-Prince amid spreading insecurity.
Special delivery as Amazon driver leads Scotland to shock win at T20 World Cup
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» MUSCAT - Scotland pulled off a shock six-run victory over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday thanks to a man-of-the-match performance from a former Amazon delivery driver as Oman handed debutants Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout.
'Halloween Kills' does just that at N.America box office
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LOS ANGELES: It's that time of year: Films about death, dying and carnage topped the North American box office this weekend, led by Universal's "Halloween Kills" with a strong opening take of $50.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Facebook announces 10,000 EU jobs to build 'metaverse'
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» PARIS: Facebook on Monday announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the "metaverse", a virtual reality version of the internet that the tech giant sees as the future.
Jordan, Saudi investors launch Fly Aqaba
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» AMMAN: Jordan announced Sunday the signing of an accord to launch an airline financed by investors in the kingdom and Saudi Arabia to serve the Red Sea resort area of Aqaba.