Giorno: 3 Aprile 2023

Friuli Venezia Giulia, risultati regionali. Vince Fedriga: oltre il 60%, il centrosinistra sotto il 30%. Lega supera FdI. Udine verso il ballottaggio

Read More Massimiliano Fedriga ha vintole elezioni Regionali in Friuli Venezia Giulia: sostenuto da FdI, Forza Italia e Lega, ha ottenuto il secondo mandato riscuotendo consensi oltre il 60%. Sotto il 30% il rivale del centrosinistra Massimo Moretuzzo (Pd-M5S e Alleanza Verdi Sinistra). Flop del Terzo polo (la lista unica di Italia viva, Azione, Lde […]

US to Open Embassy in Vanuatu in Latest Move to Counter Beijing Influence

Read More The United States plans to open an embassy in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, its latest move to boost diplomatic relations in the region in response to Beijing’s growing influence. “Consistent with the U.S. Indo–Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the U.S. Government to deepen relationships with Ni-Vanuatu […]

South Korean Report Reveals ‘Gruesome’ Human Rights Abuse in North Korea

Read More South Korea has released a report detailing “gruesome” human rights abuses in North Korea, including executions of people caught watching South Korean videos and human experiments on disabled people. The 445-page report, published by the South Korean Unification Ministry on March 30, was based on the testimony of 508 North Korean defectors between […]

Japan’s Ryuichi Sakamoto, Composer of ‘The Last Emperor’ Score, Dies Aged 71

Read More TOKYO—Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for “The Last Emperor,” “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” and other epic films, has died aged 71. Sakamoto was also known for his acting, and for his work with the pioneering electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) which he co-founded. “He lived with […]

Pentagon Unveils 4 New Military Bases in Philippines for Joint Training

Read More The Department of Defense will open four new strategic military sites in the Philippines to enhance the U.S. military’s readiness and responsiveness in the region as China’s aggression, posturing, and military buildup in the region continues. The new locations mark an expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the two countries, […]

Eskom load-shedding an ‘air quality disaster too’ – experts

Read More Other sources of air pollution such as coal, wood and paraffin increase when the coal-fired power stations are down. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Other sources of air pollution such as coal, wood and paraffin increase when the coal-fired power stations are down This article is only available to subscribers. View subscription options […]

Government threatens Zimbabwean journalists over ‘Gold Mafia’ story

Read More Deputy Chief Secretary in Presidential Communications (long title for presidential spokesperson) George Charamba. Photo: Supplied As Al Jazeera’s “Gold Mafia” expose continued to unearth the shocking corrupt dealings of associates of Zimbabwean ruling politicians, there was an expectation of a response from government officials.  A response has indeed come. A top official, […]

The divine Disney irony of Mickey Mouse

Read More Partners is a 1993 copper statue by Blaine Gibson depicting Walt Disney holding the hand of the most popular character he created, Mickey Mouse. Now, the mouse’s time with the company might be coming to an end. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) The studio has built an empire on raiding religion and myth, but […]