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Moldova Unable to Receive Gas Turbine Gifted by Norway
Worldnewsmaker-md1d ago

Moldova Unable to Receive Gas Turbine Gifted by Norway

Moldova is currently unable to receive a gas turbine for electricity generation that Norway had offered to donate, with Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu explaining that the turbine's significant weight is a logistical challenge.

Greek Minister Proposes Burqa Ban to Protect Minors from 'Coercion'
Politicsiefimerida1d ago

Greek Minister Proposes Burqa Ban to Protect Minors from 'Coercion'

Greece has launched a formal debate on banning the burqa in state-run facilities and schools, with Migration Minister Thanos Plevris saying that the move is necessary to shield young girls from community pressure and forced concealment. Speaking to broadcaster SKAI, Mr. Plevris clarified that the government is weighing restrictions on full-face coverings—the burqa and niqab—rather than the traditional headscarf.  He emphasized that the proposal is framed as a matter of human dignity and child...

Trae Young Thinks Wizards Will Prove Haters Wrong
SportYahoo4d ago

Trae Young Thinks Wizards Will Prove Haters Wrong

”People can laugh about us now…In the future, I don’t think people are going to be laughing about us.” This is what Trae Young had to say after Bam Adebayo’s record-setting performance against the…

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong
WorldSCMP4d ago

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities were searching on Sunday for a 68‑year‑old man who has been missing for two days after leaving his home in Tai Po. Lau Kin‑pong left his residence at Wan Tau Tong Estate at around 3pm on Friday. His family became unable to contact him and filed a missing‑person report on Saturday. He was last seen that afternoon on Shan Tong Road in Tai Po. Lau is described as about 1.7 metres tall (5 feet, 7 inches), weighing 60kg (132lbs), of thin build with short white hair. He was la...

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages
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Israel and Lebanon to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages

Israel and Lebanon are reportedly set to hold talks amidst the ongoing war with Hezbollah, which has declared readiness for a prolonged conflict as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, including the destruction of a key bridge.

Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash
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Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

Chisinau Airport Secured with Kerosene Until May
Businessnewsmaker-md6d ago

Chisinau Airport Secured with Kerosene Until May

Moldova's Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, confirmed on March 12 that Chisinau International Airport has sufficient kerosene supplies to last until May, assuring that the country's reserves are adequate.

Tragic Fate of Billionaire Howard Hughes Detailed
Businessn1-serbia8d ago

Tragic Fate of Billionaire Howard Hughes Detailed

The article recounts the tragic life story of Howard Hughes, one of America's wealthiest historical figures, highlighting his business acumen and eventual decline, weighing less than 45 kilograms at the end of his life.

Aston Villa ease into Europa League quarter-finals
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Aston Villa ease into Europa League quarter-finals

Aston Villa made no mistake against Lille and booked their place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.The Villans went into this one with a one-goal advantage after Ollie Watkins header in France…

US F-35 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Iranian Hit
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US F-35 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Iranian Hit

An American F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle East base after reportedly being hit by Iranian forces, an incident currently under investigation by the US Central Command.

Better Buy: Bitcoin or AI?
TechnologyYahoo1d ago

Better Buy: Bitcoin or AI?

A financial analysis explores whether Bitcoin or Artificial Intelligence represents a better investment opportunity, weighing the potential returns and risks associated with each.

Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business
BusinessBusiness Insider1d ago

Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business

Yale University is among a growing list of schools creating new student-loan programs to cover federal financing gaps. Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul includes caps on borrowing for advanced degrees. Colleges are introducing new private loan programs to fill the federal funding gaps. Private student loans can be riskier with minimal federal oversight. The way you pay for advanced degrees could soon look a lot different: Yo...

Smith, Warner’s PSL plans under scanner amid ‘do not travel’ alert
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Smith, Warner’s PSL plans under scanner amid ‘do not travel’ alert

Steve Smith and David Warner face uncertainty over joining the Pakistan Super League due to rising security concerns. Tensions, travel disruptions, and a “Do Not Travel” alert for Peshawar have raised alarms. While preparations continue, players are weighing safety risks, with contingency plans like emergency evacuation under consideration before final decisions are made.

Japan Weighs New Deal with Kyiv for Ukrainian-Made Drones
Technologydelfi-ltkyiv-independent5d ago2 sources

Japan Weighs New Deal with Kyiv for Ukrainian-Made Drones

The Japanese government is reportedly considering integrating Ukrainian-made drones into its defense arsenal, based on Ukraine's advanced production technology. Japanese media reports indicate that Japan is weighing a new deal with Kyiv for these drones.

South African Government Demarches US Ambassador After Criticism
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South African Government Demarches US Ambassador After Criticism

The South African government has issued a demarche to the US ambassador following criticism, with the new US ambassador, Leo Brent Bozell, subsequently summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks' and apologizing after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.

Ukraine's Negotiating Team Heads to US for Weekend Talks on Ending War
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Ukraine's Negotiating Team Heads to US for Weekend Talks on Ending War

Ukraine's negotiating team has departed for the United States to discuss security arrangements and ending Russia's war, with talks expected this weekend, as confirmed by President Zelensky.

South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock
BusinessSCMP3d ago

South Korea and Japan bear brunt of global stock sell-offs amid oil shock

South Korea and Japan have led declines in global stock markets amid the oil shock, underscoring how supply disruptions in the Middle East are weighing on growth in economies heavily reliant on fuel imports. The Kospi index in Seoul has slumped 12 per cent since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out on February 28, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 has slid nearly 9 per cent. South Korea last week moved to cap oil price increases to limit inflation, while rising crude costs added to price pressures in...

Trump Scolds Reporter on Air Force One, Blasts ABC News
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Trump Scolds Reporter on Air Force One, Blasts ABC News

US President Donald Trump became angry with an ABC News reporter on Air Force One, calling her 'very obnoxious' for a question about sending troops to the Middle East and blasting ABC News as 'most corrupt'.

Florida’s real estate ‘gold rush’ draws the super-rich as rising costs push others out
BusinessThe Guardian4d ago

Florida’s real estate ‘gold rush’ draws the super-rich as rising costs push others out

The luxury property surge fuels growth in Miami, but a poll finds many residents weighing an exit over housing and living costs To a casual observer, everything in south Florida’s real estate garden is looking rosy. There’s a “gold rush” in Miami as ultra-wealthy buyers snap up mega-mansions and luxuriously appointed condos as soon as they hit the market; and the Guardian has also reported recently on the “Mamdani effect” of elite New Yorkers arriving in the sunshine state with bulging pocket...

Meta is weighing major layoffs as it pours billions into AI
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Meta is weighing major layoffs as it pours billions into AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wally Skalij/Getty Images Meta is preparing for possible layoffs, with some managers asked to draw up cost-cutting plans. The cuts could come as Meta ramps up spending on AI infrastructure and talent. The potential cuts would underscore how aggressively Big Tech is trimming head count to finance the AI boom. Meta is gearing up for possible layoffs as it pours billions into AI, two senior employees familiar with the matter told Business Insider. The sources said that...

Fears about nuclear war are reaching a fever pitch. Another grim sign of the times | Judith Levine
WorldThe Guardian7d ago

Fears about nuclear war are reaching a fever pitch. Another grim sign of the times | Judith Levine

News stories are weighing nuclear risk as experts muse on the possibility of global warfare Intimations of world war three – the big one, nuclear Armageddon – didn’t arise yesterday. But they got more urgent when Donald Trump was elected the second time. In December 2024, Newsweek published a map of the “safest US states to live during nuclear war”. The article was not reassuring. “Nowhere is truly ‘safe’” from such consequences as “contamination of food and water supplies and prolonged radia...