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Dutch Ministry of Defence This handout image released by the Dutch Ministry of Defence shows the frigate HNLMS Tromp. Seoul, South Korea CNN — The Netherlands said a Dutch warship came under attack by Chinese aircraft in the East China Sea on Friday, becoming the latest country to accuse the Chinese military of a dangerous encounter in international waters. The Dutch defence ministry said in a statement on Friday that two Chinese fighter jets circled the frigate Tromp several times and that a Dutch maritime patrol helicopter was “closely approached” by two Chinese fighter jets and a helicopter while on…
Gideon Hermosa, Chateau Forres, Jinky See, and Jerry See (above); D&G Casa items on display at Opulence Design Concept MANILA, Philippines — June is traditionally considered the wedding month in the Philippines, with many couples preferring to get married during this month or in December. So for brides and grooms looking for the latest wedding trends, celebrity event stylist Gideon Hermosa lists artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the top trends to consider. “When it comes to weddings, since AI has become so prevalent, most of the recent trends are AI-designed weddings, so some or most designers are also taking…
Dallas, June 10, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MOURI Tech, a global provider of enterprise IT solutions, has announced the acquisition of Vertisystem Inc., a US-based IT services company focused on the gaming and hospitality industry. The acquisition is part of MOURI Tech’s strategy to strengthen its service offerings and expand its foothold in the gaming and hospitality industry verticals. Additionally, the acquisition will enable MOURI Tech to expand its presence in the US and India (Tier II city Indore) and strengthen its global delivery capabilities.Anil Yellumreddy, CEO of MOURI Techexpressed his excitement: “We are excited to welcome Vertisystem to the MOURI Tech family.…
French President Emmanuel Macron has taken drastic measures in response to the far-right’s gains in the recent European Union elections. After his center-right coalition was defeated by the far-right in EU opinion polls, Macron has dissolved the French parliament and called early legislative elections.What is a surprise election?Elections that are held sooner than expected or required by law are called surprise elections. Surprise elections are usually held without sufficient notice or before the expiration of a term. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including political strategy, a desire to take advantage of a favorable situation, or a desire…
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Did President Milley keep his promise to cut government spending?Article informationauthor, Robert Plummerrole, BBC News8 hours agoJavier Milley wielded a chainsaw while campaigning for Argentina’s presidency last year to symbolize his determination to drastically cut public spending.Six months into the right-wing president’s presidency, how is his shock therapy for the country’s government and economy working?”The changes we need in our country are radical,” Milley said shortly after being elected. “There is no room for incrementalism.”And he certainly acted swiftly. His initial set of measures included devaluing Argentina’s currency, the peso, by 50 percent, slashing government…
NVIDIA’s rapid growth on the back of the AI boom has made it one of the world’s most valuable companies and has also increased the net worth of CEO Jensen Huang.Now, major supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) seems keen to join the frenzy.”I once complained to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (aka the ‘Three Trillion Dollar Man’) that his products were too expensive,” TSMC CEO CC Wei told the Nikkei newspaper last week. Wei was referring to Nvidia’s market capitalization, which surpassed $3 trillion last week. The AI chipmaker delivered another surprise earnings report last month, with first-quarter revenue and…
The US National Forest Foundation has also borrowed the term, launching an Instagram account for 2024. Girl Moss recognises the need to step away from the pressures of modern urban life and promotes time in nature as a restorative practice. The rapid pace and pressures of neoliberal capitalism take a huge toll not only on individual well-being, but on the well-being of societies and the planet as a whole. These pressures are felt most keenly by women, whose work remains largely undervalued and underpaid, and young people who are often shut out of the housing market and in precarious jobs.…
Visual China Group/Getty Images Tourists shelter from the sun at the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, on June 9, 2024. Hong Kong CNN — A severe heatwave is expected to spread across much of northern China this week, with some areas hitting record highs, according to China’s meteorological agency. The heatwave that began on Saturday has already triggered government weather warnings and made it the country’s hottest spring in history. The National Weather Service issued an orange heat alert, the second-severe heat warning, on Monday as extreme heat hit the north. Seven national weather stations in coastal Shandong province recorded…
Politics has become a deeply personal issue in India, and the 2024 election results have demonstrated this once again in an unexpected way.I live in Mumbai, where people avoid discussing politics on a daily basis. The rhythm of life in Mumbai is such that people, be they tempo drivers or business tycoons, are busy with more important things in their lives and appear aloof. But like many other Indians, they are not aloof. They watch quietly, but when it comes to voting, they speak out loudly and with crystal clarity. In that sense, Mumbai represents the diversity of India, not…
By Ray WeeSINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares fell on Monday after traders sharply downgraded expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year as the U.S. labor market remains tight, while the prospect of a general election in France sparked widespread political concerns, weighing on the euro.Trading was thin in Asia due to public holidays in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, but the MSCI composite index of Asia Pacific shares excluding Japan still fell 0.33%.U.S. stock index futures were up slightly, with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures each rising about 0.03%, reversing small losses in early trade.The…