Getting Into ASEAN is ‘Harder Than Getting Into Heaven’
A conversation with Kupa Lopes, Timor-Leste's ambassador to Cambodia.
A conversation with Kupa Lopes, Timor-Leste's ambassador to Cambodia.
Tributes have poured in from Europe for the late British queen Elisabeth II, whose death Thursday marked the end of an era in the UK. "I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen," French president Emmanuel Macron said. She was one of "the most respected personalities worldwide," EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said. King Charles III will now take over the symbolic role aged 73.
Taxi drivers from more than 20 European countries staged a protest in Brussels on Thursday, demanding that the EU Commission investigates allegedly improper lobbying by US transport firm Uber. Leaked files recently published by a consortium of investigative journalists showed the firm used access to politicians to bypass local laws and recruited ex-EU commissioner Neelie Kroes to petition the Dutch government on its behalf.
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Austria's conservatives aiming to exclude asylum seekers from climate bonuses, Croatia unveiling a plan to cap energy and food prices, and so much more.
ASX-listed Lithium Power International will raise A$25-million in a share placement to progress the development of its Maricunga brine project, in Chile. The company has received firm commitments from institutional, sophisticated and professional investors for the placement of more than 41.66-million shares, at a price of 60c each.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay knows that one of the prices of longevity in the NFL is that eventually…
EU energy ministers are set to meet on Friday to discuss the energy crisis. As part of a package of measures, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed a price cap solely on Russian gas imports. Enforcement would likely require unanimous approval from all 27 EU members, but according to the Financial Times, as many as ten countries, including Poland and Greece, oppose the measure, some fearing Russian reprisals.
The dollar's strength is the biggest risk to Apple's earnings, Credit Suisse analysts wrote in a note
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala reached the semifinals of the US Open girls’ singles tournament after ousting her doubles partner, Mirra Andreeva of Russia, 6-4, 6-0, on Friday morning (Manila time) at USTA Billie Jean King Center in New York. The 17-year-old Filipino ace fought back from a 2-4 deficit and won four straight games […]
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Not many people would think about a wildfire in the South Island impacting the supply of electricity in the Waikato. But yesterday’s Climate Action Committee heard how climate change is increasing the wildfire season, and a wildfire impacting the high-voltage ...
The EU has complained about Belarus' treatment of one of its diplomats in Minsk, Evelina Schulz, the EU mission's chargée d'affaires, after she was detained by police outside a courtroom Thursday. "This illegal detention of a diplomat is a serious breach of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations ... and undermines their security," an EU spokesman said. Schulz had been observing a trial, which saw young dissidents jailed for years.
On-Chain KYC(TM) provider Blockpass is excited to announce a partnership with Next Block Expo, one of the biggest industry events in Europe. This new partnership will see Blockpass CEO Adam Vaziri speaking at the Next Block Expo event in Berlin on ...
Diversified miner South32 has set a new goal of net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050, as part of its Climate Change Action Plan, and has vowed not to develop or invest in any greenfield metallurgical coal projects. Released on Friday, the Action Plan sets out the miner’s approach, actions and progress to date in meeting its climate change targets.
TIFF: Elegance Bratton brings his tumultuous life story as a gay Marine to the big screen, with a major assist from breakout star Jeremy Pope.
Queen Elizabeth II – Vale Regina at the National Library. Credit: Marcelo Duque Cesar/ National Library A memorial exhibition for Queen Elizabeth II has opened at Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library in Wellington following her death ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters on Friday struggled to control raging California wildfires that have grown explosively during extreme heat…
The Connecticut Sun scored the final 18 points in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Thursday, eliminating the defending champion Chicago Sky 72-63 to earn a trip to the WNBA Finals.
Halting flows to Europe from Russia would likely further roil global energy markets and leave the world economy facing even higher prices.
Continually increasing electricity prices are putting spas and water parks who have to maintain suitable temperatures and lighting at their facilities in a difficult position. Some electricity sellers are trying to terminate fixed-price contracts prematurely or else raise their prices.
If Fremantle made it to the September 24 decider, it would mean spending more than two weeks away from home.
Michael Jordan made a rare commercial appearance to tease Tom Brady's return to the NFL after a brief retirement - and fans were loving it on social media.
Kapag magpatuloy ang paghina ng piso mabubutas ang bulsa ng mga mamimili. At mismong mga magsasaka at kanilang mga pamilya, mahihirapan din. Kung mahal ang pagkain, lalong lalala ang 'food insecurity' sa Pilipinas.
Ban on exports assumes significance as it appears that the overall sown area under paddy this Kharif season could be lower than last year
US Imported $6 Billion From Russia as It Forces Others to Quit Doing Business with Moscow
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