Budget carrier AirAsia is making it easier for long-haul travellers to get up close to the world’s largest lizard, the fearsome Komodo dragon, by launching the first direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan Bajo. According to the airline, the new route will improve accessibility to Labuan Bajo, which it described as “a gateway to […]
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According to The Wall Street Journal, criminal gangs in India are helping students cheat on exams. Cheating is a common problem in the highly competitive medical entrance exam in India. A student told BI that exam questions are sold in advance via Telegram. India’s massive examination machine is malfunctioning. This year, the country’s main testing
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s interior minister on Monday ordered temporary controls at all German land borders in response to illegal migration and to protect the country from extremist threats. Nancy Faeser said at a press conference that the government is expanding temporary border controls to all German land borders. “We are strengthening our internal security
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UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Malick Herfst talks to students from Owo Smart School Enugu, South East Nigeria. Credit: UN in Nigeria Opinion by Mohammed Malick Autumn (Abuja, Nigeria) Monday, September 9, 2024 Inter Press Service ABUJA, Nigeria, Sep 9 (IPS) – When I returned to Nigeria after five years, I was struck by
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by Oritro Karim (United Nations) Monday, September 9, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep 9 (IPS) – Yemen is currently in the midst of a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by a host of environmental problems. Years of armed conflict, constant windstorms, flooding, mass displacement, cholera outbreaks and acute food insecurity have all created a
To reach water deep underground, Enia Tambo (59) uses a 25-litre white plastic bucket to haul huge amounts of sand from the Vhombozi River in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe. Photo: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS by Jeffrey Moyo (mud, zimbabwe) Monday, September 9, 2024 Inter Press Service MUDZI, Zimbabwe, Sep 9 (IPS) – Enia Tambo and
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The highest-ranking officer in the German military denies that sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait would amount to a provocation by China. Although the voyage of the Baden-Württemberg frigate has not yet been officially confirmed, it is expected to take place soon after being widely reported in the German media. The Bundeswehr’s Inspector General,
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By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s monthly inflation rate is expected to have fallen to 3.9% in August, a Reuters poll of economists showed on Monday, the lowest level since early 2022, although it is still just below the previous month’s 4%. The rate would be a sign of progress for the government
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Solar power is driving the global clean energy revolution, and the latest news and data emphasize one thing: Germany is buying in. As a source of electricity, solar has experienced the fastest growth in its generation capacity compared to other technologies. According to GlobalData’s forecast, German solar PV will see a compound annual growth rate
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Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Bugatti nears final testing phase for $5 million Mistral Roadster in southern France Bugatti is nearing completion of the testing phase for its long-awaited $5 million car. Mistral RoadsterThe hypercar maker recently shared updates on the 1,578-horsepower W16powered wonder, which has been spotted during rigorous road testing
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