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North Korea’s Advancing Military Capabilities and Regional Tensions

By Noto
August 28, 2024
in :  ASEAN News
north korea's advancing military capabilities and regional tensions

Another important milestone in North Korea’s continuous attempts to improve its military capabilities is the declaration of a successful test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher fitted with a new guiding system. Under direction by leader Kim Jong Un, this most recent test emphasizes Pyongyang’s will to modernize its arsenal in face of growing regional tensions. Strategic Significance of the …

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Uncertainties Surround the Rapidly Evolving Mpox Strain in Africa

By Katherine S
August 28, 2024
in :  Health
uncertainties surround the rapidly evolving mpox strain in africa

Rising from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a new strain of the herpes virus known as clade Ib is scaring experts since it is spreading at a startling speed. This strain shows unexpected mutational potential among persons, so challenging the knowledge of the virus globally. Though it has been endemic in some parts of Africa since 1970, mpox—formerly …

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Social Media Platform X Faces Widespread Outages Across Multiple Countries

By Jasmine C.
August 28, 2024
in :  Technology
social media platform x faces widespread outages across multiple countries

Late on Tuesday, social networking site X experienced major failures that left thousands of users all around unable to use the service. The outage tracking website Downdetector.com claims that at the height of the event, the platform received over 36,500 reports of disruptions specifically in the United States. With Downdetector reporting over 3,300 and 1,600 outage complaints in Canada and …

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How Emirati Women are Leading the Way in Regional Empowerment

By Desk Writer
August 28, 2024
in :  ASEAN News
how emirati women are leading the way in regional empowerment

A potent emblem of the UAE’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, Emirati Women’s Day Celebrated yearly, this day not only pays tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of Emirati women but also highlights the country’s forward attitude toward women’s rights. The subject for this year, “Emirati Women: A Model for Regional Empowerment,” seeks to draw attention to the several …

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UAE’s Foreign Trade Soars to New Heights: A Testament to Economic Diversification

By Noto
August 27, 2024
in :  ASEAN News
uae's foreign trade soars to new heights a testament to economic diversification

Once more displaying its deft handling of world economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set a hitherto unheard-of record for non-oil foreign trade—AED 1.395 trillion in the first half of 2024. Over the same period in 2023, this amazing number shows an astonishing 11.2% rise. This success emphasizes UAE’s growing importance as a major worldwide trading center as well …

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Jackie Chan Named as Torchbearer for Paris Paralympics

By Katherine S
August 27, 2024
in :  Sports
jackie chan named as torchbearer for paris paralympics

Originally from Hong Kong, martial arts artist Jackie Chan has been chosen to represent the Paris Paralympics, therefore displaying his ongoing worldwide relevance. Just hours before the much expected opening ceremony, Chan, 70 years old and well-known for his bold stunts and spectacular war scenes, will carry the Paralympic flame across Paris on Wednesday afternoon. Apart from revealing this, the …

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Amazon Prime Video’s “The Rings of Power” Season 2 Premiere in Singapore: A Night of Glamour and Anticipation

By Jasmine C.
August 27, 2024
in :  Entertainment
amazon prime video’s the rings of power season 2 premiere in singapore

Attracting both fans and reporters from all around, Amazon Prime Video’s widely awaited “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” had an exclusive debut in Singapore. Over the weekend, the event had a “gold-carpet” entry that set the tone for an evening grandiassed and exciting. Showrunner J.D. Payne praised director Charlotte Brändström and a brilliant ensemble cast that …

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Cassandra Li Ong Transferred to House Custody Following Arrest in Indonesia

By Desk Writer
August 27, 2024
in :  Philippines
cassandra li ong transferred to house custody following arrest in indonesia

Arrested in Indonesia and arrived in the Philippines on August 22, 2024, Cassandra Li Ong—a key player in an ongoing investigation on unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs)— Her arrest has attracted a lot of attention since she allegedly participated in illicit POGO activities—mostly related with a busted facility in Porac, Pampanga. Ong’s returning to the Philippines was a significant …

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NASA Postpones Astronauts’ Return, Opting for SpaceX Over Boeing’s Troubled Starliner

By Noto
August 26, 2024
in :  Technology
nasa postpones astronauts' return, opting for spacex over boeing’s troubled starliner

NASA has determined, in an unexpected and wary manner, that using Boeing’s new Starliner capsule brings two astronauts down to Earth too dangerously. Made on Saturday, the ruling means the astronauts, who have been on the International Space Station (ISS) since early June, will have to wait until next year to return to Earth. Their test flight now spans more …

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Kremlin Seizes Over £76 Million from Google to Fund War Propaganda: A Deep Dive into the Intersection of Technology and Geopolitics

By Katherine S
August 26, 2024
in :  World
kremlin seizes over £76 million from google to fund war propaganda

With a bold and divisive action, the Kremlin has seized more than £76 million from Google’s Russian accounts, reallocating these resources to support Vladimir Putin‘s war in Ukraine via means of propaganda projects. Court documents reveal this dynamic, which underlines the rising tension between global IT companies and autocratic governments. The seizure of assets by Russian courts is a component …

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