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China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) challenge to countries around the world as Beijing resolutely focuses on expanding its strategic footprint by improving and controlling trade and connectivity has drawn mixed responses.…
Family and simple pleasures lift spirits on gloomy International Day of Happiness — Radio Free Asia
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A world struggling to rid itself of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed millions and clouded economies - and now scared by Russia's brutal war in Ukraine…
Susan Swecker easily wins re-election as chairwoman of the Virginia Democratic Party
Josh Stanfield, executive director of the liberal group Activate Virginia, came in far behind with 31 votes. Stanfield served as campaign manager last year for Del. Lee J. Carter (D-Manassas), a self-proclaimed socialist who ran…
[Asia’s Next Page] Kishida’s visit to India: Eleventh-hour Samaritan?
The "special strategic and global partnership" between India and Japan has weathered the turmoil and only grown stronger in the face of an uncertain security environment.
The two countries share a history devoid of any…
Delta Beta Tau teaches Buddhist principles with an emphasis on awareness – The Daily Aztec
It goes without saying that Greek life is an important and popular aspect of socializing in the state of San Diego. However, many may not be familiar with SDSU's Delta Beta Tau, the nation's first Buddhist-based brotherhood.
Founded in…
Activists have returned to Albany, and some lawmakers don’t like it
A recent heated meeting between Bronx Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and housing activists showed how in-person political controversies are picking up as public health restrictions are lifted at the state Capitol. About a dozen people…
The old El Niño reveals the limits of future climate projections
The El Niño climate pattern varies over time to such a degree that scientists will struggle to detect signs that it is intensifying with global warming.
That's the conclusion of a study by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin…
Banks and credit unions lose credit as fintechs grow | Messages
BOSTON, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mercator Advisory Group released a report on trends in…
Penn State Abington Professor Pens Introductory Buddhism Book
ABINGTON, PA — A religious studies professor at Penn State Abington has written an introductory book on Buddhism designed for beginners and those curious about the Eastern tradition. C. Pierce Salguero, associate professor of Asian history…
Australia: No Charges Over Deadly Explosion at Anglo American’s Grosvenor Mine
Last month, Queensland's Occupational Health and Safety Prosecutor announced he would not press charges against any officials at giant mining company Anglo American over the May 6, 2020 explosion at its underground coal mine in Grosvenor in…
From ‘hardware’ to ‘human-ware’ | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
With 640 million consumers, a growing middle-income group and growing smartphone penetration, Southeast Asia presents huge opportunities for technology and ancillary companies.
However, each country's ability to compete in the digital…
Why Fasting Can Make You Feel “High”
It is traditional for Catholics to begin the annual season of Lent by fasting on Ash Wednesday. But this year, Pope Francis has invited the world to join them on March 2. Calling for a "Day of Fasting for Peace" in…
The Sunday Read: ‘What Rashida Tlaib stands for’
Rozina Ali profiles Rashida Tlaib, the 45-year-old Detroit congresswoman who rose from adverse circumstances to play a significant role in American politics, including raising awareness of the ongoing conflict over Palestine.Tlaib is the…
How will China’s Belt and Road Initiative play out when Russian and Ukrainian partners are at…
Like the rest of the world, China is closely monitoring the progress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while preparing for the impact of escalating Western sanctions against Russia.As Russia and Ukraine's largest trading partner, China…
Resurrect an extinct species of rat using DNA editing? They try
Woolly mammoths could be the solution to saving the ArcticLike something out of "Jurassic Park," scientists at Harvard University plan to clone woolly mammoths using DNA from a preserved mammoth over 40,000 years old.Buzz60Scientists have…
“Shīsā”: Guardian deities of Okinawa
from Okinawa shīsā are easily recognized by their distinct lion-like appearance. The fierce-looking figures adorn the rooftops of the prefecture and are popular souvenirs for travellers, especially adorable versions…
The Bunker: inaugural program – Announcements
The John Giorno Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural season of programming at The Bunker located at 222 Bowery. The Bunker's program continues the John Giorno Foundation's mission to support living artists and the history…
Links within the framework of the China Silk Road cooperative are essential to the community of…
Cambodia welcomes and supports the rise of China and sees it not only as a miracle of development greater than the rising tide that lifts all boats, but also as a global phenomenon that brings hope and values to member countries of the…
Russian-Ukrainian conflict: Seychelles braces for economic impact, rising commodity prices and…
The Minister of Finance of Seychelles, Naadir Hassan, made a statement on this subject to the members of the National Assembly. (National Assembly) Photo License
(Seychelles News Agency) - The Seychelles government is…
The Socialists’ response to the war in Ukraine has some Democrats on edge
DSA Member Brittany Ramos DeBarros approved working "with international partners to provide and support civil-military defense tactics", and said "no" when asked directly in an interview whether the United States should withdraw from NATO.…
Australia to build nuclear submarine base on east coast
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves a news conference in Sydney after discussing the situation in Ukraine, Feb. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
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China-Israel ties blossom dramatically – Xinhua English.news.cn
A container is moved by a crane at the port of Haifa, Israel, August 8, 2021.
JERUSALEM - China and Israel have seen their bilateral cooperation grow and expand to their mutual benefit…
Do Republicans know what Communism is?
Marx, Engels, Lenin, Stalin – not Biden, Harris, AOC or Sanders – are the icons of…
4 things you should know about personal loans
NEW YORK, March 5, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Personal loans allow borrowers to borrow money for a variety of purposes, such as: B. to top up their emergency fund, refinance high-interest debt, or even make a big purchase. These loans are…
How an installment loan can affect your creditworthiness
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iQuanti: With installment loans, you borrow money at a fixed interest rate and pay it back in fixed monthly payments of principal and interest. You can use them for a variety of…
Muscat will host the Iranian film festival
TEHRAN — The Omani capital, Muscat, will host an Iranian film festival from March 7-9.
A lineup of five films, including "The Maritime Silk Road" directed by Mohammad Bozorgnia and "Copper and Gold" by Homayun As'adian, will be…
4 online loans that can help cover
NEW YORK, March 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online loans are designed to help borrowers quickly access additional funds to cover essential and emergency expenses. From cash advances and installment loans to title loans and lines of…
Seychelles predicts deeper economic crisis as Russian-Ukrainian conflict affects tourism markets
Radegonde said the conflict will affect tourist arrivals from Russia, currently Seychelles' main tourist market. (Gerard Larose)Photo License
Seychelles foresees an economic crisis worse than that caused by the…
Listen to Bernie Sanders and end the bosses’ baseball lockdown
The gate to Roger Dean Stadium is locked as Major League Baseball negotiations continue in an effort to reach an agreement to save the March 31 openings and a 162-game season on February 28, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida . (Lynne Sladky/AP…
Has Zanzibar’s coastline been destroyed by international trade and settlements?…
Humanity's impact on the environment is often framed in the context of the post-industrial era, but new archaeological research reveals how intensive land use by a medieval East African population East has forever altered its natural…
A key discovery revealed during the recovery of the No. 2 Yangtze River estuary
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China destroys Tibetan Buddhist Padmasambhava statue
The Chinese government has demolished the Tibetan Buddhist Padmasambhava statue, built six years ago to eradicate the religious traditions of Tibetans.
Sangyal Kunchok, writing in Radio Free Asia (RFA) said it was the third Tibetan…
Tim O’Hare wins county Republican judge’s primary, will face Democrat Deborah Peoples in…
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price lost her bid to become Tarrant County's next judge on Tuesday in a landslide loss to a far-right conservative after a bitter and contentious campaign in the Republican primary.
Price, Fort Worth's…
Online Payday Loan Market Scope and Overview, Development with Increased Global Emphasis on…
Online Payday Loans Market research report provides a contextual study of the subject boundaries, various issues and cost reasonableness affecting the Online Payday Loans market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of the overall market…
Operation launched to rescue ancient ship from Yangtze estuary
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Rendering of former Yangtze River Estuary Vessel No. 2.…
Australia begins to step up efforts in the northeast Indian Ocean
Australia's focus on building relations with India has led to the relative neglect of other important Indian Ocean states. This left a hole in his Indo-Pacific strategy.
Last month, Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced a series of new…
Can LNG replace Russian gas in Europe?
LNG receiving terminal in ?winouj?cie, Poland…
Erin Rae on her new album “Lighten Up”
Given a few beats to think about it, Erin Rae - whose enchanting second solo album, Lighten is out now – concludes that she is, in fact, a happy person.
Based on her singing voice and the sweet smile on the cover of her new record, it…
Minneapolis, St. Paul teachers file plans to strike
Following an overwhelming strike authorization vote by educators in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Minneapolis Teachers' Federation (MFT) Local 59 and St. Paul's Teachers' Federation Local 28 ( SPFE) filed an intention to strike last…
From a musical, to comedy, to art and a chat with a historian, Delhi has a packed schedule this week
Listen to historian Ramchandra Guha in conversation with sociologist Nandini Sundar on "The Itineraries of a Historian". Guha is an authority on modern Indian history and Sundar is a professor of sociology at the University of Delhi and…
EDITORIAL | Did Japan do enough to save a citizen who died in a Chinese prison?
In February, a 70-year-old Japanese man serving a prison sentence in China died of illness in a Beijing hospital.
The deceased was detained in Beijing in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison for espionage, but crucial details were…
Eastern Winds of Change: A Guide to Egyptian-Chinese Relations
Eastern Winds of Change: A Guide to Egyptian-Chinese Relations
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New York could decriminalize sex work. But will he do it in a safe and responsible way? |…
Jhe New York State Legislature is debating two bills that decriminalize sex work. The bills agree on the need to decriminalize sex workers, but offer very different approaches to doing so. The Stop Violence in the Sex Trades Act aims to…
Cambridge science teacher from Kerala traces world history
Arjun Ullas creates a timeline of world history that depicts often overlooked parts of the world
Arjun Ullas creates a timeline of world history that depicts often overlooked parts of the world
Arjun Ullas, a Cambridge science…
How does the Russian-Ukrainian conflict affect Sino-European trade?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine raises logistical challenges between China and Europe. Global transport is already hampered by the Covid virus, and the #Russia-Ukraine conflict could worsen the situation. Rail freight transit, in addition…
Real-life adventurer Stuart Mason-Parker who defended Triads in court has finally found his…
THERE IS a movie waiting to be made about the life and extraordinary moments of Stuart Mason-Parker, who died in Thailand at the age of 73, because they had enough color and excitement for 10 men .
Born in Ledbury,…
A letter to the western left in Kiev
Unfortunately, we have seen the same ideological cliché repeated over Ukraine. Even after Russia recognized the independence of the "people's republics" earlier this week, Branko Marcetic, a writer for the left-wing American magazine…
TransUnion maximizes financial inclusion opportunities for nearly 100 million consumers using BNPL…
Pavlo Gonchar / SOPA PicturesUp to 100 million US adults have used it Buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans at least once in the past 12 months, but financial institutions currently don't have access to the insights generated as consumers open…
African World Heritage sites threatened by rising seas
The largest population of giant tortoises in the world thrives on a group of East African islands in the Indian Ocean. The tortoises of Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles sit at the top of the…
The iconoclastic feminist scholar-activist | The Guardian Nigeria News
Bell Hooks, a pioneering African-American college activist, recently died of kidney failure at the age of 69. She has published 40 books, mostly on the intersection of gender, race, and class. Hooks was a…
Progressive Democrats gain ground in Texas
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, center, joins a rally for Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Cisneros, left, and Greg Casar, right, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
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Startup Pitches Loan Repaid Through Payroll Deduction | source of payment
A former Citigroup executive has raised about $9 million in a new round of early-stage funding for Paywallet, which provides installment loans to defaulting borrowers whose repayments come directly from their paychecks.Jacksonville,…
Complementary global initiatives can benefit everyone – Global
In the fall of 2013, President Xi Jinping announced his vision for developing a strategic framework in support of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the now-defunct Silk Road Economic Belt. collectively known as…
Ambedkar Musical: Big Stage Ready; full first day shows
A grand stage adorned with themed props in a grand hall at JLN Stadium is ready to welcome guests for the spectacular musical about the life of social reformer BR Ambedkar…
Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Joy Alongside Suffering |
My meditation teacher recently challenged our group to consider something that many of us have lost sight of…
The importance of the EU-India partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Europe and its main Indo-Pacific partners are joining forces to present a positive agenda for the region at the Ministerial Forum to be held in Paris tomorrow under the French EU Presidency. This one-of-a-kind event brings together Foreign…
Born of uncertainty, a new day dawns
No wonder we're beside ourselves, faced with a whole menagerie of 800-pound gorillas: the never-ending COVID pandemic, the looming war with Russia, the climate change catastrophe, and fundamental challenges to our democracy, to say the…
AOC campaign electrifies crowds as Democrats fear brutal midterms | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Holding a gold microphone and wearing a seafoam green pantsuit, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez energized the San Antonio crowd with her vision to swing the state of Texas under Democratic control."It will happen," Ocasio-Cortez said at a rally…
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Squad politics backfire as Democrats struggle with party image
The politics of the hard left of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) and the so-called “Squad,” once a dominant theme for many elected Democrats, are turning against the ruling party, top Democrats tell us.Why is this important: The push…
How does an installment loan process work at Heart Paydays?
An installment loan allows the borrower to borrow a certain amount of cash over time. The loan is then repaid in installments. Typically, installment loans come with set payment amounts that do not vary throughout the loan. However, the…
Tectonic evolution of the Greater Maldives Ridge traced in the western Indian Ocean
In a recent study, an Indian researcher traced the tectonic evolution and nature of the Greater Maldives Ridge (GMR)---a crucial geodynamic feature of the western Indian Ocean whose origin has been at the center of much debate.…
7 benefits and importance of installment loans
You will often use multiple strategies to prepare for the future, but you will never guess what will happen at any point in life. For this reason it is usually a good idea to have a support network as life can take unexpected turns that…
The secret to happiness, discovered by a Harvard scientist
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What do you want from life? As you get older and enter the second half of your life, have your priorities changed as well? Are you satisfied with your current lifestyle or do you yearn for a more connected and…
Senator Elizabeth Warren traveled to San Antonio to rally progressives ahead of March 1 primaries
WASHINGTON — The progressive parade in South Texas continues next week with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren heading to San Antonio to campaign for Jessica Cisneros, who is challenging one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, U.S.…
Azerbaijan develops Aghdam industrial park: first investors sign up
Aghdam, the mythical 10th-century Caucasian trading center destroyed by successive battles between Muslims and Christians on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, fell back into Azerbaijani hands after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war between the…
Avoid the risk of having to buy multiple loans now and pay later
Buy Now, Pay Later promises simple payment plans that can make financing your next purchase easy and affordable.These plans usually split your total purchase into four equal installments with no interest. The first installment is due at…
Why is the Maldives important to China?
The Chinese-backed projects in the Maldives have raised many security concerns for India, the United States and its allies. China is paying to woo India's island neighbors in the Indian Ocean, particularly the Maldives and Sri Lanka. by…
China’s miraculous economic growth
Today, China's influential position in the global economy is indisputable
This article is based on the interview with Professor Rev. Wijithapure Wimalaratana Thero from the…
Europe’s dilemmas in the Indian Ocean – European Council on Foreign Relations
The recently published 'EU Strategy for Indo-Pacific Cooperation' describes the Indian Ocean as 'Europe's gateway to the Indo-Pacific… Europe's main gateway to and from Indo-Pacific markets. The document highlights the importance for…
Christians who oppose masking have ‘the spirit of the antichrist’, says religion teacher
Obery M. Hendricks Jr., a religious teacher at Columbia University, noted last week that Christians who refuse to wear masks are possessed by "the spirit of antichrist". "These people are not fulfilling their gospel responsibility. They…
High Commission to Boost Australian Trade in the North East Indian Ocean
Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced the opening of the new Australian High Commission in the Maldives, with a view to strengthening engagement, investment and connection with the archipelago nation.
In a statement, Payne said a…
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“We have to defend something”
Outside a San Antonio concert hall, people began lining up two hours early Saturday morning for a rally led by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has spent the day seeking progressive candidates for Congress.The New York…
‘Reasoned comments on internal issues not welcome’: India after official US remark on…
One day after U.S. Goodwill Ambassador for International Religious Freedom (IRF) Rashad Hussain said banning hijab in schools 'violates religious freedom'India retaliated on Saturday saying that "reasoned comments on our internal problems…
Advanced technology banks are making more PPP loans
For banks, particularly smaller community banks, technology may be the key to weathering economic turmoil.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said in a report titled “Banking technology and the COVID-19 pandemic” that “the…
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The clouds of war are creeping over the Falklands, and this time it could be a lot more dangerous
In the shadow of the Winter Games, President Xi of China and President Fernndez of Argentina signed a joint statement supporting Argentina's claims to the Falkland Islands. We strongly support Argentina's claim to full sovereignty…
A remote French overseas territory offers huge opportunities for marine conservation
A proposal to significantly extend marine protections across the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (commonly referred to by the French acronym TAAF), an overseas territory scattered in the southern Indian Ocean that is home to a…
The US Department of Defense insists on the need for more icebreakers in the Arctic. – Looking at…
Coast Guard Cutter Healy watches the Northern Lights cross the sky as she operates above the Arctic Circle in Baffin Bay, Oct. 3, 2021. (Photo: Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi)
As the ice melts and new opportunities emerge…
Pressure mounts for state legislation on ‘meaningful evictions’ – Daily Freeman
KINGSTON, NY — As pressure mounts to pass eviction for cause across the state, a Democratic state lawmaker says he is in favor of the measure.
Congressman Kevin Cahill, D-Kingston, is one of dozens of lawmakers who co-sponsored the Assembly…
Sandya Eknaligoda: seeking justice in her own way
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Sandya celebrates the 12th anniversary of Pregeeth's disappearance with a spectacular new look
Shaves her head and wears black as her fight for…
Larger tidal waves will hit Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and southern Indian Ocean coasts by 2099:…
Tidal waves of more than a meter that crash into the coasts are usually triggered by rough sea conditions associated with tropical cyclones. But such waves could become more common along the coasts of the southern Indian Ocean, the Arabian…
Democrats and activists denounce ‘individual liberty’ bill at Capitol rally
Agriculture Commissioner Fried Nikki and Democratic lawmakers led activists in a “rally” on Monday against a Republican proposal that would trample on the teachings of critical race theory in Florida.
Outside the historic Florida Capitol,…
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The UK has blasted China for backing Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands.
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that the UK completely rejects "any questions about Falklands sovereignty".
''The Falklands…
Global Garnet Market Size Reporting Latest Development, GMA Garnet, Indian Ocean Garnet Sands…
A market study on the global garnet market examines the performance of the garnet market in 2022. It includes an in-depth analysis of the state of the garnet market and the competitive landscape globally. Global Garnet Market can…
Rebecca Viagran pins hopes on San Antonio voters in congressional race
In Texas' 35th congressional district, San Antonio's lone candidate in the Democratic primary is banking on San Antonio voters to run for her.
But Rebecca Viagran, a former four-term city councilor, faces competition from her…
Regulators urged to ban predatory FinTech lending
A coalition of interest groups wants US regulators to investigate more banks working with fintechs to charge predatory interest rates that would otherwise be illegal in lenders' home states, Bloomberg reported on Friday (February 4).
in one…