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[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are the conditions met for Polar Silk Road?
Eaglele River (Alaska): Remote, uninhabited and irrelevant: the Arctic is none of these. And the effects of climate change on the Arctic will be felt around the world.
Many people never think of the Arctic. But people around the world…
The conditions are met for Polar Silk Road
Remote, uninhabited and irrelevant: the Arctic is none of these. And the effects of climate change on the Arctic will be felt around the world.
Many people never think of the Arctic. But people around the world are…
Reviews | Big corporations won’t save us on their own
Today, some of the wealthiest Americans may be increasingly uncomfortable with the political destabilization that can accompany extreme inequality, and some may worry about the impact of climate change on their ability to generate profit.…
Stop payday lenders from using trusted banks for robbery loans
Three Big Banks — Wells Fargo, shop steward and regions bank – announced plans in January to launch small loan offerings for its checking account customers. If their loans give customers time to repay in affordable installments at fair…
New challenges and opportunities for Gwadar and CPEC
Gwadar has been repeatedly called, and for all the right reasons, the future economic hub of the country. It was the main attraction for the Chinese to pour in the multi-billion dollar investment to build the shortest crossing through…
2021 was Singapore’s second wettest year since 1980, with 33% more rain than average: Met…
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans who thought 2021 was unusually wet weren't wrong. It was the country's second wettest year since 1980, with total annual rainfall at Changi Climate Station 33 percent above the long-term average.
And in January,…
IAEA will support Peru in the fight against the oil spill, says Director General Grossi – Peru
Vienna, Austria
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will send experts and sophisticated monitoring equipment to help Peru assess and limit the environmental damage caused by a major oil spill in its coastal waters, the…
Navient Reaches $1.85 Billion Settlement Over Predatory US Student Loan Claims | US student debt
Navient, one of the largest student loan servicers in the US, has reached a $1.85 billion settlement with a coalition of attorney generals who have accused the company of predatory lending practices.
The payment, used to cancel certain…
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Air Serbia reaffirms its hub strategy at Belgrade airport
Summary
Strong growth in traffic before the pandemic was reported at Belgrade airport.
Passenger capacity is approaching 2019 levels, but cargo volume is lagging behind.
The impact of LCC was moderate.
Political decisions may need to be…
Amara Raja invests in InoBat Auto
Amara Raja Batteries Limited has announced its intention to invest in InoBat Auto, which will give Amara Raja a key foothold in the European electric vehicle ecosystem, where several battery giga factories are being installed.
Amara Raja…
Momentum calls for an end to the “criminal” interest rate on payday loans
A MoneyMart at Hunterhorn Plaza in Calgary on Friday, December 24, 2021. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY
In a new policy report released this month, a Calgary nonprofit is calling for an end to allegedly…
Bangladesh economy will be 24th in 2036, CEBR says
Engineers install the final span of the 6.15 km long Padma Multipurpose Bridge on December 10, 2020 Mehedi Hasan / Dhaka Tribune
This would represent an increase of 18 places in the ranking over the next 14 years.
The Center for Economics…
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Free Will Astrology – The Santa Barbara Independent
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(March 21-April 19): Key questions for you, from now and through 2022: (1) What do you need to say but haven't said yet? (2) What is crucial for you that you haven't done yet? (3) What dream have you overlooked that!-->…
Four Ways to Reduce Climate Pollution Caused by Shipping Under the Belt and Road Initiative
By Catherine Ittner and Hongming LiuDespite global efforts to address the climate crisis, the shipping industry is on track to increase its global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 10% by 2050, unless countries don't take urgent…
Mozambique will advance economic and social growth through sustainable ocean governance
Mozambique will promote ocean literacy through formal education, awareness raising and conservation activities so that its economic and social growth is sustainable and does not harm the environment, the country's…
The Xinhai Revolution – China Towards One Country Law – Adaderana Biz Français
The Silk Road Journal by Mahika Ming
The human civilization that revolves around China is over 12,000 years old according to scientifically proven archaeological evidence. The cultivation of…
China-Malaysia Trade, Investments Will Reach New Heights, Ambassador Says | Money
A Malaysian flag flies next to a Chinese flag in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on August 19, 2018. - Reuters pic
SEPANG, November 1 - China is optimistic that its trade and investment with Malaysia will reach new heights in the…
Biden’s incredible shrinking social ‘reform’ bill
The "framework" of "Build Back Better" legislation announced by President Biden Thursday morning and presented to the Democratic House caucus signals the collapse of reformist claims of the Democratic administration and Democrat-controlled…
Where can you buy now and pay later?
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Chicago could hand over $ 500 a month for a year to 5,000 low-income families
Chicago could spend $ 32 million on the nation's largest universal basic income test. What happens after this year is a question, just as is whether the cash handout will really fix anything.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's…
A baited defensive bet
“Everything about the strategy is very simple, but that doesn't mean everything is very easy. The explanation given by President Biden and his administration for a rather chaotic hasty withdrawal of the United States from…
Citizens of both countries should be informed of bilateral decisions …
President told Indian Foreign Minister.
Let's rebuild the relations…
The EU’s pivot to Asia
THe EU and Asia are undergoing rapid changes in an increasingly globalized world. The Asian business community is in fear and Asia's economic growth will slow due to the impact of the coronavirus. The slowdown would be worse than the…
Pivot from the EU to Asia – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Israel Rafalovich *
The EU and Asia are undergoing rapid changes in an increasingly globalized world. The Asian business community is in fear and Asia's economic growth will slow due to the impact of the coronavirus. The slowdown…
Monsoon ends with ‘normal’ rain at 99% LPA | Latest India News
The monsoon season will officially end on September 30, even as heavy and widespread rains continue over various parts of the country. Overall it has been a good year, with monsoon rains amounting to 99% of the long-term average…
Australia may have opened the door to India. Like the Rafale, a submarine deal is essential
An INS Chakra SSN submarine used by the Indian Navy | Communal room
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When climate, nature and human health intertwine, Singapore News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE - When I go for a run in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, I often pass by the lake where you can see the black swans.
For me, they are a beautiful representation of biodiversity on the planet. But they also serve as metaphors…
Incredible images of the Earth’s horizon captured by the ISS at night go viral; See the…
The International Space Station (ISS) often uses social media to mesmerize users with their incredible and insightful posts. Continuing the trend, they posted some photos of the Earth's horizon taken at night. The Twitter post…
Chinese belt and road run aground in the Philippines – analysis – eurasia review
By Michael Hart
In late July, the Estrella-Pantaleon four-lane bridge was opened to traffic over the Pasig River in Manila, providing a new route between the urban centers of Makati and Mandaluyong in the congested capital of the…
India has cause for concern, but Pakistan is also in trouble, says Tharoor
Since Kabul is now under the influence of Islamabad, India will face the threat of a China-Pakistan-Afghanistan axis, Tharoor said in an exclusive interview with The Federal newspaper.
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Millennials and the political arena: anxiety as an electoral weapon
Extracted with permission from What millennials want: decoding the world's largest generation, Vivan Marwaha, Penguin India.
The biggest challenge that millennials face politically today is that they have been associated with all other…
August deficit brings seasonal rainfall deficit for all of India to -9%
New Delhi, September 1 (IANS): Despite a delayed start to the monsoon, rainfall in June was above normal, July showed signs of a deficit with a slight variation, but it was the overall deficit of 24% in August that pushed the seasonal…
The Assam government signs letters of intent with 38 MFIs and banks to waive microfinance loans from…
The government of Assam has signed an MoU with 38 microfinance institutions and banks to implement the Assam Micro Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme (AMFIRS) in 2021.
The government of Assam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
BRI respects spirit of United Nations Charter, expert says
NEW YORK, Aug.22 (Xinhua) - There is respect for the spirit of the United Nations (UN) Charter in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said a longtime member of the 'Schiller Institute, a political organization based in Germany. and…
What the “Blue Arctic” Means for the US Military Presence in the Pacific – The Diplomat
Asia Defense | Security
Melting sea ice in the Arctic increases accessibility between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and alleviates a geographic disadvantage for…
Asia’s sea level is rising at a faster rate: Indian scientist on IPCC report
Residence " General " Environment " Asia's sea level is rising at a faster rate: Indian scientist on IPCC report
By Vishal Gulati
New Delhi, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sea levels around Asia have risen faster than the global average, with…
SunLive – Record heat so far this winter
New Zealand has just had its warmest June and July since record breaking began in 1909 and - one month to go - is on track for its second consecutive warmest winter on record.Data from the temperature…
Indian hotelier’s efforts to carve out a niche in the Maldives’ hospitality industry
Salil Panigrahi has lived in Male, Maldives, for over two decades and finds it a joy and a privilege to be there. The Odisha-born hotelier, who started his career at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in India, moved to the Maldives when he…
Mahatma and Madiba watch: Are we ready?
Nelson Mandela (left) and Mahatma Gandhi (right). (Photo source: IE)By Dr Anjani Kumar Singh, the Mahatma and Madiba (Nelson Mandela) both would be concerned about South Africa. Violence and unrest continue to spread across the country…
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan to form Quad group to improve regional connectivity
New Delhi: According to the Biden administration, the United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have reached an agreement in principle to build a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform aimed at improving!-->…
Biden offers huge budget, says Dems ‘will do a lot’
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden made a quick foray into the Capitol on Wednesday seeking support for his multibillion-dollar infrastructure, health care and other program, a historic potential achievement which would require the…
Best Personal Loans for Bad Credit for 2021
Poor credit affects people from all walks of life. A low credit score may result from expensive medical treatments, career setbacks, or improper financial management. Whatever your case, if you have poor credit, the good news is you have…
Once “Xiaokang” Reached, CPC Commits to Leading People to Better Lives
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese chairman and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a rally marking the centenary of the CCP in Beijing, July…
Sri Lanka bets on the ocean to chart a green path towards a blue economy
Sri Lanka's coastal and marine ecosystems provide a variety of essential services to coastal communities and the environment.To protect these ecosystems while meeting national development needs, Sri Lanka is well positioned to invest in a…
WCA concludes bipartite deals, slowing push for Dem infrastructure
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Thursday that a bipartisan infrastructure package is unlikely to do much to help poor communities, raising more doubts about the future of a proposal backed by more of 20…
Climate change is remaking the monsoon in South Asia
June 19, 2021SFROM ARRIVAL Two days late at its usual landing point at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, near the southern tip of India, South Asia's annual summer monsoon has made up for lost time. Ripping through the north, rainy southwest…