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Poilievre Announces Conservative Front Bench Shuffle
Worldcbcnational-post22h ago2 sources

Poilievre Announces Conservative Front Bench Shuffle

Pierre Poilievre has announced a shuffle in the Conservative front bench, assigning new critics to key portfolios. Michael Chong will now handle finance, and Garnett Genuis will take on foreign affairs.

Explosion Kills One in Manipur, India
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

Explosion Kills One in Manipur, India

An explosion in Singjamei Makha Chongtham Leikai in Manipur’s Imphal late Thursday night triggered panic among residents and resulted in one fatality, according to police.

Movies in theaters this week
CultureKorea Herald3mo ago

Movies in theaters this week

"Hoppers" (US) Opened March 4 Animation/Comedy Directed by Daniel Chong An animal lover (Piper Curda) transfers her consciousness into a robotic beaver to save a wildlife glade from demolition, only…

It's a terrible time to quit your job. These 7 Big Tech workers share why they did it anyway.
BusinessBusiness Insider4mo ago

It's a terrible time to quit your job. These 7 Big Tech workers share why they did it anyway.

Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right) quit their Big Tech roles without another job lined up. Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right) A challenging career market has left many workers clinging to their jobs. Some people have chosen to quit anyway. Seven former employees of Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft shared what led them to walk away. Last year, Joslyn Orgill stood at a crossroads. She could keep her six-f...

Four Arrested in Malaysia for Oil Palm Fruit Thefts
Worldmalay-mail1mo ago

Four Arrested in Malaysia for Oil Palm Fruit Thefts

Police in Kuala Langat, Malaysia, have arrested four local men suspected of being involved in a series of oil palm fruit thefts in Kanchong Darat. The arrests follow a long-running investigation into the incidents.

UN Reports Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza
Worlddr-dkle-figaroSCMP+24der-standardThe Independentindex-hrnational-postobservadorhaaretzhotnewsil-sole-24-ore+16 more2mo ago27 sources

UN Reports Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza

A UN report indicates that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza between October 2023 and the projected end of 2025. This figure averages 47 deaths daily, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on female civilians.

Chinese Politburo Member Ma Xingrui Under Anti-Graft Investigation
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Chinese Politburo Member Ma Xingrui Under Anti-Graft Investigation

Ma Xingrui, a member of China's Politburo, is under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for alleged "serious violations of the law," making him the third elite party member investigated during the current term.

A room full of seniors took on AI — and didn't blink
TechnologyBusiness Insider3mo ago

A room full of seniors took on AI — and didn't blink

At an AI class in Singapore, seniors are learning to engage AI. Lee Chong Ming/Business Insider I went to an AI class for retirees in Singapore. I saw them grill the instructor, furiously scribble notes, and marvel at a vibe-coded app. "AI is definitely going to stay. Like it or not, we have to engage it," said one participant. Susanna Lau, 70, squinted at her screen, then laughed. The AI chatbot she was playing with had just generated a dish she described as "an extravagant Hokkien mee," a...

Heavy Rains in Chongqing, China Cause Fatalities and Closures
Worldobservadorchina-daily1mo ago2 sources

Heavy Rains in Chongqing, China Cause Fatalities and Closures

Heavy rains in Chongqing, China, have resulted in three deaths and seventeen disappearances, prompting closures of transportation and tourism facilities. Authorities are responding to the severe weather conditions and their impact.

Deadly Flooding and Building Collapse in China's Chongqing
WorldTimes of Indiajerusalem-postnaftemporiki+2china-dailydaily-mirror-lk1mo ago5 sources

Deadly Flooding and Building Collapse in China's Chongqing

Heavy rainstorms in China's Chongqing have caused severe flooding, resulting in three deaths and 17 people missing. Additionally, a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines, leaving one dead and 21 missing.

US to Begin Escorting Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+78bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+70 more1mo ago81 sources

US to Begin Escorting Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced that the United States would begin an operation, sometimes called 'Project Freedom,' to guide or escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to address shipping disruptions in the vital waterway and has drawn a warning from Iran.

Chongqing's Viral Fame Boosts Tourism Ambitions
CultureSCMP2mo ago

Chongqing's Viral Fame Boosts Tourism Ambitions

Chongqing, known as 'the most confusing city,' has become a popular tourism spot in China, with social media content creators contributing to its viral fame. The city is now exploring how to leverage this popularity to become an international tourism hub.

Louvre Exhibition Highlights Martin Schongauer's Influence
Culturele-monde2mo ago

Louvre Exhibition Highlights Martin Schongauer's Influence

The Louvre is showcasing an exhibition of approximately 100 works by the 15th-century engraver and painter Martin Schongauer, emphasizing his exceptional mastery and significant influence on later artists such as Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

Israel and Lebanon Agree to Continue Direct Border Talks
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Continue Direct Border Talks

Following initial discussions, Israel and Lebanon agreed to continue direct negotiations, a development the US described as a "historic milestone." Both nations committed to further talks aimed at resolving their disputed maritime and land borders.

Chong Won-o vows AI-driven governance in Seoul mayor bid
PoliticsKorea Herald3mo ago

Chong Won-o vows AI-driven governance in Seoul mayor bid

Chong Won-o, who is competing for the Democratic Party of Korea candidacy in the June mayoral election in Seoul, vowed to adopt artificial intelligence in his governance as he launched his Seoul mayor bid. In a prerecorded speech unveiled on his YouTube channel Monday, Chong pledged to introduce AI technology to streamline the process of granting municipal approvals, and to improve citizens' welfare. He described his pledge as a way to improve citizens' sovereignty and turn Seoul into a "key eng