Citing the DPRK’s official news agency and various government sources, Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors that at around 10:15 am local time, the so-called Hwasong-17 missile flew a distance of 1,000 km at an altitude of approximately 6,100 km. “It is reportedly the first successful test of the DPRK’s largest and most powerful missile, capable of reaching all of North America”, she stated. Scores of launches The launch was “the latest in a series of alarming activities” related to North Korea’s nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes, Ms. DiCarlo pointed out. She noted that it has conducted over 60 launches using ballistic…
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An encounter with a mysterious and extinct human relative – the Denisovans – has left a mark on the immune traits of modern Papuans, in particular those living on New Guinea Island. This is a new discovery we describe in a study published in PLoS Genetics today. It further suggests that our modern human diversity didn’t just evolve – some parts of it we got from other, extinct human groups. DNA from our evolutionary cousins Humans are the only living species of the Homo genus. But until 50,000 years ago, our ancestors coexisted – and sometimes interacted – with multiple…
The amika Perk Up Plus dry shampoo goes above and beyond to extend the time between wash days thanks to ingredients that work to hydrate the hair and scalp.Infused with gentle AHA mandelic acid, rambutan seed extract, and arrowroot powder, this dry shampoo leaves hair feeling clean without leaving behind any heavy residue. In a study of 52 participants, 94% saw a difference with Perk Up Plus, allowing them to go longer between washes than competing dry shampoos. The amika Perk Up Plus dry shampoo formula is clinically proven to absorb and remove oil, protect against buildup and odor, and…
The federal government will provide up to $1.5 billion – to be matched by states and territories – for “targeted and temporary” relief on power bills for low and middle income households and small businesses. Under a four-part package announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Friday’s national cabinet, the assistance will be built into households’ bills rather than being a cash handout. Albanese said this was so it was deflationary, rather than inflationary. The help, lasting a year, will be delivered by states and territories. It will go to people receiving Commonwealth income support, pensioners, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card…
A celebration for Russia Day on June 12 in Moscow’s Red Square. (Artyom Geodakyan/TASS via Getty Images) In the wake of allegations that the Russian government used social media and other tactics to disrupt the 2016 United States presidential election, roughly seven-in-ten Russians believe their government did not try to influence the election. Only 15% say their government did try to meddle, a new Pew Research Center survey shows. More broadly, Russians are about evenly split over whether their country tries to influence the internal affairs of other countries: 45% say yes, 46% say no. In contrast, an overwhelming majority…
Repeating his thoroughly disproven lie that the 2020 election was stolen, former President Donald Trump called Saturday for discarding the U.S. Constitution to overturn his loss.In response, pro-democracy advocates argued that Trump’s comments, other recent actions, and the refusal of GOP lawmakers to denounce them are reflective of the Republican Party’s growing support for right-wing authoritarianism.In a viral post on his so-called Truth Social platform, Trump wrote:So, with the revelation of MASSIVE & WIDESPREAD FRAUD & DECEPTION in working closely with Big Tech Companies, the DNC, & the Democrat Party, do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT…
Mandarin Oriental has signed a management agreement for a new resort with branded residences in Vietnam’s Phu Yen province. The resort is being developed by Indochina Kajima, a joint venture between Indochina Capital in Vietnam and Kajima Development in Singapore (a subsidiary of Kajima Corporation in Japan). The project is scheduled to open in 2026 and will be the group’s third property in Vietnam. “We look forward to working with Mandarin Oriental on creating an unique property in a stunning pristine location with an unrivalled offering of exceptional experiences,” said Peter Ryder, Indochina Capital’s CEO. “It is a pleasure to…
The first case was reported to WHO by the Ministry of Public Health on 6 October, and there have been 381 laboratory-confirmed cases. While the outbreak was initially confined to northern districts, it has spread rapidly said WHO’s office in Lebanon, with laboratory-confirmed cases now reported from all eight governorates and 18 out of 26 districts. Serotype Vibrio cholerae O1 El-Tor Ogawa was identified as the cholera strain in circulation, similar to the one circulating in Syria. Deadly, but preventable “Cholera is deadly, but it’s also preventable through vaccines and access to safe water and sanitation. It can be easily…
This year’s theme – ‘New technologies for greener shipping’ – promotes innovation and solutions that support a transition in the sector. Maritime transport represents more than 80 per cent of global trade, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for the Day. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine –and the Black Sea Grain Initiative – have highlighted the vital role shipping plays in feeding the world. Curb shipping emissions “As shipping continues to connect humanity, it must play an essential part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a fair and prosperous future for people and planet,” he…
Africa is facing some impossibly difficult choices when it comes to financing its development. Countries need hundreds of billions of dollars each year to meet their climate, poverty, unemployment and inequality challenges. They cannot meet these needs only from their own resources, grants and concessional sources. They will have to tap international capital markets. But these private sources are expensive and difficult for African countries to access and manage. Currently, 21 African countries have issued Eurobonds. In 2021, these foreign currency denominated bonds accounted for $144.7 billion of Africa’s total external debt stock of $789.8 billion. The payments due on…