At least 21 teenagers in a South African tavern die in mysterious circumstances
At least 21 teenagers, the youngest possibly as young as 13, died over the weekend after a night out at a tavern in the township of South Africa in a tragedy whose cause remains uncertain. Many are thought to be students…
The Trail of Buddha is like a fascinating train journey
A senior Indian Revenue Service officer, Deepankar Aron was posted to Hong Kong as consul in 2012. It was by chance that he noticed a 35-meter tall Tian Tan Buddha statue right next to the…
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ALBANY — Three Democrats are seeking the party's nomination for governor in the June 28 primary — and are vying for party leadership.
Governor Kathy Hochul, Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi and New…
CPEC for local residents – News – The Nation
China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners. The two countries have forged a rock-solid friendship. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the co-construction of the "Belt and Road…
Seer opposes poet’s edits amid row of textbooks | Latest India News
bangaloreSri Kaginele Mahasamsthana Kanaka Gurupeetha, one of the holiest religious centers of the politically influential Kuruba community, has written a letter to the Minister of Education of Karnataka regarding the shrinking space at…
Indian history books are heavily focused on the north
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A Latino Republican won in South Texas. So did a left-leaning Latino Democrat.
Mayra Flores and Michelle Vallejo are both from South Texas. Flores emigrated with her parents from Mexico when she was six years old. She remembers the excitement she felt when she told her classmates that she was going al otro lado, on…
Photos show the vision of a community in the Indian Ocean
A Dutch architectural firm is set to build an innovative floating city in the Maldives, a nation of South Asian islands located in the Indian Ocean.The city, designed by Dutch company Waterstudio, is expected to house 20,000 people in a…
To defend closer ties with Modi’s India – POLITICO
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Who is Abigail Spanberger? Incumbent Democrat in the Virginia primary
Abigail Spanberger has been a Democratic congresswoman from Virginia's 7th congressional district since 2019. She is running unopposed in her party for a third term, and there will be no Democratic primary. Six Republican candidates are…
ASEAN should claim leadership over Indo-Pacific, says Saifuddin
(This is the first of three articles based on the interview with Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah in New Delhi on the sidelines of the recent ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting)
NEW DELHI (June 20): The…
BRI Boosts Ecotourism Development in Asean Region
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney gets the main challenge he so richly deserves
We're not fans of ultra-left state senator Alessandra Biaggi, but she certainly picked a big target as she challenged Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney in the Aug. 23 Democratic primary for the 17th District: He's the most…
Interview with Tenzin Choegyal and more
Nothing is permanent, everything is precious. Here is a selection of some events - ephemeral or not - at Tricycle and in the Buddhist world this week
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Almandine Garnet Market Outlook 2022 and Forecast to 2029
Los Angeles, USA,-The recently published report by Verified Market Reports titled Global Almandine Garnet Market Report 2022 is designed in such a way as to help the readers to gain complete knowledge of the whole market scenario and…
Retired federal judge warns Trump will attempt another election coup
More than 17 months after former President Donald Trump and his fascist Republican Party supporters tried to overturn Biden's election, a retired federal judge warned during the Thursday, Jan. 6, hearing that Trump and its allies “would try…
Two battles for democracy – The Atlantic
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas and recommends the best in culture. Register here.Democracy is under attack everywhere, and today I…
Dalai Lama Concludes Two-Day Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Dharamshala
By Choekyi Lhamo
DHARAMSHALA, June 15: The octogenarian Tibetan leader on Tuesday concluded a two-day Avalokiteshvara initiation to a group of devotees including Tibetans, Vietnamese, as well as locals and tourists at Tsuglagkhang…
SITC launched the first express service Silk Road Shipping
The EPX1 line is the first Silk Road Shipping e-commerce express route operated by SITC, providing direct service between the port of Xiamen in China and the southern port of Manila in the Philippines.
This "two ports one trip" service…
Live primary election updates: South Carolina, Maine News and more
CHARLESTON, SC — At a campaign event the weekend before the South Carolina primary election, Tom Rice, a conservative congressman now on the wrong side of former President Donald J. Trump, made a confession .“I have made my next election a…
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China and the Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia
In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced the launch of two new Chinese connectivity projects: an “economic belt” along the historic Eurasian Silk Road and a 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to expand cooperation between China and Southeast…
At Shangri-La Dialogue, war in Ukraine and US-China tensions take center stage in India’s…
Asia's connection to the war in Ukraine, US-China tensions and maritime security were highlights of the just-concluded first Asian Defense and Security Summit (June 10-12), dialogue of Shangri-La, amid the noticeable absence of an Indian…
Buddha relic to strengthen India-Mongolia relations
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Hindon (UP)June 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Mongolia are bound by the three "Ds" - Democracy, Dharma and Development -…
Bernie Sanders and Lindsey Graham will debate live on Fox
The senses. Bernie Sanders and Lindsey Graham will face off in an economic policy debate on Monday.
The 12 p.m. debate will air on Fox Nation, a subscription…
Have a nice trip to Gothenburg
File photo of Gothenburg, Sweden set sail to return to Guangzhou, China October 2, 2005.
Gotheborg of Sweden, the largest wooden ocean-going sailing ship in the world, is now setting sail…
China hardens stance along border with India : US Def Secy : The Tribune India
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Ajay BanerjeeNew Delhi, June 11US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin said on Saturday that "Beijing continues to harden its…
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Possible Financing Installment Loans Review 2022 – Forbes Advisor
While Possible Finance can offer borrowers with bad credit (or no credit) quick, small loans, it charges higher APRs than some other personal loan lenders. This is how installment loans from Possible Finance compare to…
Sri Lanka grants 40-year tax break to China-backed port city investments
Colombo: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has decided to grant a special 40-year tax break to the Chinese-built port city of Colombo to attract potential investors, the country's largest foreign direct investment island nation that failed to attract…
India will simultaneously launch a human in space and a human in the ocean: Dr Jitendra –…
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh speaking at the World Ocean Day ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi on Wednesday.
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As the Jan. 6 select committee prepares for public hearings, Trump and his accomplices roam free
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 coup attempt by former President Donald Trump will begin holding a series of six public hearings beginning Thursday. The hearings come 17 months after Trump and his Republican…
China in the South Pacific – Latest News – The Nation
The American compulsion to contain and manage China's phenomenal rise grows tougher, darker, and more urgent every day. US efforts to circumscribe its sphere of influence and concomitant strategic reach around the world appear…
The Brief — The EU’s new borders – EURACTIV.com
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has turned into a kind of Third World War, which will lead to major changes, including new borders in Europe, after which we are not sure that France and Germany will remain the largest and most…
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Nine Simple Ways to Contemplate Death – Buddhistdoor Global
In the Abhaya Sutta (AN 4.84), a Brahman named Janussonin tells the Buddha that he believes that anyone subject to death is absolutely terrified of death. He doesn't believe that anyone can face death without fear. The Buddha agrees…
Dolphins in Mumbai: Maharashtra government to conduct population survey of Indian Ocean humpback…
Bombay, June 5: The Maharashtra Forest Department's Mangrove Foundation said on Saturday that it would conduct the first-ever population estimate of dolphins in the coastal waters of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region…
Meet the Author: Local Yogi Writes Spiritual Fiction Novel “Waiting Impatily” | Cobb Life Magazine
Andrew H. Housley knows what it's like to go through tremendous change.Housley, who grew up in Cobb County…
How Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score: Everything You Need to Know – Hometown Station |…
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Student loans can be a significant burden on your shoulders. Not only do you have to worry about paying off all that money, but you also have to worry about how that debt will affect your credit score.
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Wang Yi: China ready to develop BRI cooperation plan with Timor-Leste
China is ready to work with Timor-Leste to develop a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation plan and clarify key areas of cooperation, the State Councilor said Friday. Chinese and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang made the remarks…
As the US is distracted, Tehran and Beijing tighten their grip on the Middle East
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on December 31, 2019 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Noel Celis – Pool/Getty Images)
The United…
Will the International Booker Prize open a global window on Hindi books?
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Reviews | Biden can’t blame his staff for his turbulent presidency
Placeholder while loading article actionsPresident Biden is would have been upset to his staff for the low public notoriety of his administration. He should look in the mirror instead.Political consultants have a saying that a campaign…
Ancient petroglyphs discovered in eastern Iran
Tehran - Two ancient rock-carved petroglyphs were recently discovered in the eastern city of Khusf, which was once located on the ancient Silk Road, the tourism chief of Khusf has said. A new layer of petroglyphs has been discovered in the…
Saudi Arabia welcomes racist Sri Lankan monk to fight ‘religious extremism’
Renowned Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Galagodaaththe Gnanasara was welcomed by Saudi officials in Riyadh as the kingdom offered support to stamp out "religious extremism" in Sri Lanka.
Gnanasara had been invited for a two-day visit apparently…
Why Nancy Pelosi may argue with progressives while Mitch McConnell fears conservatives
Last week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke for many on the team when she expressed anger that House Democratic leaders, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, threw the full weight of their political capital behind Rep. Henry Cuellar, the…
Opportunities and risks for Australian agriculture amid global volatility
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CONTINUED inflationary pressures, a weaker global economic outlook and the prospect of a wet winter in many of…
Nepal’s historic buildings are under threat from climate change
In a 2012 article for The New York Times, journalist Edward Wong described the Nepalese district of Mustang as "a cauldron of myths". Wong observed that "the stories people told had changed little over the centuries" and!-->…
Elon Musk mocks AOC for wanting to ditch his Tesla vehicle over disagreements
Elon Musk has become an enemy of the Democratic Party in recent months over his attacks on the "woke virus" as he calls it. One of the wiser politicians is certainly Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, who is a die-hard democratic socialist and…
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar
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Payday lenders want to offer larger loans. Critics say it’s “designed to catch…
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Newhouse introduces bill to stop China from buying US farmland
WASHINGTON DC - Today Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement before introducing the Farmland Prohibition Act for the People's Republic of China. This legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private…
Azamara’s entire four-ship fleet is back in service
“I am beyond grateful to our hard-working team and dedicated team members for all of the incredible work and effort that has brought us to this exciting time,” said Carole Cabezas, president of Azamara. "Thanks to them, our fleet of four…
Niou moves into congressional race as Assembly District seat remains to be won
When Assemblywoman Yuh Line Niou (D - Manhattan) first saw the finalized map of Congressional District 10 drawn by court-appointed cartographer Jonathan Cervas late last week, she realized that the new lines offered him a unique…
Rahul Gandhi compares India to the European Union and stirs up sub-nationalism
Gandhi's descendant Rahul Gandhi courted controversy again on Tuesday as he challenged India's national unity by calling it a "union of states" and not a nation.
Speaking at an event titled 'India at 75' at Corpus Christi College,…
Quad will launch real-time tracking of Chinese ships in the Indo-Pacific: The DONG-A ILBO
Real-time monitoring by Quad, the US-led Indo-Pacific security framework, of maritime activities in the South China Sea, which was determined at the US-Japan summit on Tuesday, is seen as a way to counterbalance China's growing dominance…
New laws, lenders improve access to affordable small loans | personal finance
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AOC aims to unseat Albany incumbents with slate of soft-on-crime Democrats
As New York City reels from the random killings of innocent subway riders and children playing on the streets, Socialist Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is pushing like-minded "defund the police" insurgents…
Millions homeless and dozens dead as heavy rains hit India and Bangladesh
Heavy pre-monsoon rains in India and Bangladesh have washed away stations, towns and villages, leaving millions homeless as extreme weather events, including heat waves, intense rains and floods, become…
Margaret Atwood, Don Winslow and John Grisham bring stories – and politics – to the…
Best-selling detective novelist Don Winslow kicked off the first full day of the Santa Fe Literary Festival by confirming that he intends to retire from writing novels. Taking to the main stage of the event early Saturday morning, he said…
Senator Murray draws 17 challengers in WA State primary as filing deadline ends |
The ballots for the Aug. 2 primary election in Washington are now set, as candidates ran for hundreds of…
Wang Yi: China ready to advance BRI cooperation with Ecuador
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that the country is ready to push forward high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and engage in discussions on the signing of cooperation…
AOC Confirms She’s COMMITTED to Longtime Boyfriend Riley Roberts
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen sporting her new engagement ring during an appearance with the governor of Puerto Rico.Thursday's meeting, which was aimed at pushing the United States to respect Puerto Rico's…
The National Bank of Coxsackie offers commercial e-loans
COXSACKIE – Changing the national trend towards online mortgage offerings, the National Bank of Coxsackie has launched a digital lending platform for small businesses.With the NBC Express Now program, small businesses can apply for…
Loans vs Lines of Credit: Which is Best for You?
Post Views: 412When you need or want to buy something that exceeds your available funds, it is common to borrow the money elsewhere. If you can't get it from friends and family, the following practical solution is to apply for the funds…
Sri Lanka’s collapse jeopardizes China’s strategic influence – The Diplomat
In this January 2, 2018 file photo, a Chinese construction worker stands on reclaimed land in the Indian Ocean for the Colombo Port City project, launched as part of China's ambitious One Belt One Road initiative, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.…
BRI projects deliver tangible benefits to Cambodia during the pandemic
Cooperation projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have brought tangible benefits to Cambodia and the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Cambodian scholar said on Saturday.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, I think the BRI has…
Carvana provides $615.5 million in ABS for fixed-rate car purchase installment loans
Online used car dealership Carvana is sponsoring a $615.5 million asset-backed securities deal this year for its latest asset-backed security (ABS), a deal that offers an initial credit enhancement of 9.5 % on the “AAA” rated debt…
Sri Lankan PM to address country in crisis as fuel runs out
COLOMBO, May 16 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's new prime minister will address the crisis-hit nation on Monday, as the country's energy minister told citizens not to join long lines of fuel wait that has galvanized weeks of anti-government…
SPC approves Quanzhou Intellectual Property Court
An intellectual property (IP) court will be set up at the Intermediate People's Court (ICC) in Quanzhou, east China's Fujian Province, according to an approval document released by the SPC.
The document indicates the civil and…
Religious studies can inform and strengthen journalism | faith matters
The separation of church and state is a foundation of the American Constitution. And perhaps because of this, many religions have flourished in the country and contribute to discussions in the public square. More recently, the May 2 leak…
How ‘Just a Dude’ in shorts became a Senate favorite
Public polls in Pennsylvania have been sparse and there is theoretically still time for the Democratic race to be turned upside down. But so far there has been little evidence that issues over his background or personality have dampened…
Climate change not only worsens cyclones, but also floods: research
Super cyclones, known as hurricanes or typhoons in different parts of the world, are among the most destructive weather events on our planet.
Although wind speeds in these storms can reach 270 km/h, the greatest loss of life…
The core of Sri Lanka’s waterfront protests
Sri Lanka's future is unstable and uncertain, but there is an undercurrent of hope supported by the people
Sri Lanka's future is unstable and uncertain, but there is an undercurrent of hope supported by the people
For 30 days in Sri…
How piggyback loans work | Mortgages and Advice
If you have a small down payment on your home, a piggyback loan can help you avoid some additional costs on your mortgage. However, these types of loans are not without their own costs and disadvantages. Here's what you need to know.What…
Policy Notes: Over 100 Candidate States Sign Carbon-Free Power Pledge and Congressional Endorsements
Mike Tidwell, the director of the Chesapeake Climate Network Action Fund, speaks at Lawyers' Hall in Annapolis about a "climate justice resolution" signed by 143 state candidates and eight Democratic…
Respect human rights and civil liberty, Pope tells Sri Lankan leaders
Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience at the Vatican, May 11, 2022. (Reuters/Guglielmo Mangiapane)VATICAN CITY- Pope Francis on Wednesday urged authorities in Sri Lanka, which has been reeling from unrest over the country's…
Who is running for the Board of Directors for the US Senate in 2022?
WASHINGTON What do a socialist, a billionaire and a podiatrist have in common? They are all running for US senators for California in 2023. Twenty-three candidates are on the California Secretary of State Certified List run for a…
Finland launches first freight train from China via Azerbaijan
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On May 10, Finland's largest freight operator Nurminen Logistics announced the launch of the first container route from…
Murdered photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, 3 other Indians 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners | Latest…
New Delhi: Murdered photojournalist Danish Siddiqui and three of his Reuters colleagues -- Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo and Amit Dave -- have been awarded the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in the Feature Photography category for their work…
The share of railways in Turkey’s transport budget will increase until 2023% in 60
The share of railways in Turkey's transport budget will increase until 2023% in 60
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu participated in the General Assembly of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Road…
The New York Times’ Worst Pulitzer Prize Winners
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Nikole Hannah-Jones received a Pulitzer for her controversial…
Out-of-season cyclone ‘appears’ off WA coast as record rains set to pound Queensland
Like queensland prepares for a record rain event to hit "multiple areas and regions" tonight, Western Australia is also preparing for a flood.Weatherzone says a late-season tropical cyclone has formed over the Indian Ocean, which will…
Provincial actors of the Belt and Road Initiative in China
Despite assumptions that the Belt and Road Initiative is a coherent policy formulated and implemented by central authorities, provincial officials play a central role, Zenel Garcia and Phillip Guerreiro write.
While China's Belt and…
Judge Pardiwala is set to be CJI
He will be the sixth Supreme Court justice from the Parsi community.
He will be the sixth Supreme Court justice from the Parsi community.
Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala, who will be sworn in as Supreme Court Justice along with…
Nicolás Maduro tries out a new PR campaign: Going Woke
As with his racial politics, Maduro's progressive gender displays are seen by domestic critics as pure "propaganda strategies", says Yendri Velásquez, the LGBTQ activist. While many Latin American countries have legalized same-sex…
Around the world, cities are racing to adapt to climate change – World Today
In Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, one of Africa's fastest growing cities, families come to enjoy the scenic coastline along Barack Obama Drive, gazing out over the vast Indian Ocean.
That would have been impossible a…
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US seeks to provoke Russia into escalation in Ukraine
the New York Times and NBC News have published reports, based on statements by US officials, that amount to an attempt to deliberately escalate the conflict over Ukraine into a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia.In its report…