China gaming crackdown: ByteDance cuts ‘hundreds of jobs’ from its video game operations in Shanghai and Hangzhou, sources say
The Beijing-based company has laid off or transferred most of its staff at Wushuang Studio, based on sources. Before the government crackdown, ByteDance had been relying on gaming as one area where it could diversify its revenue streams. Read full story Continue Reading
Selected SAF products now available online on Lazada
Describing the Lazada platform as “intuitive”, Brigadier-General Terry Tan, Commander of CSSCOM, said the e-store would support nationwide servicemen by bringing them greater comfort. The particular MOU will also open opportunities for exchanges in e-commerce experience, supply chain administration strategies and sustainability initiatives, a press release by Lazada stated. BGContinue Reading
In pictures: Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaks devastation along South Korea coast
The particular category-5 cyclone battered South Korea’s south-east coast and is going towards Japan.Continue Reading
Ukraine – the situation (September 6, 2022)
Summary/Overview Russia cut Nord Stream 1, its main natural gas pipeline to Europe, blaming it on sanctions and saying it would be long-lasting. Energy prices surged; European currencies dropped to multi-decade lows. Ukraine President’s office “explained” the Kherson offensive – or low visibility thereof – by telling the Wall Street Journal the goal was not […]
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Toward confessional solidarity in a world riven with conflict
Anyone concerned about the prospects for peace around the world should pay attention to the upcoming Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions to be held on September 14-15 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. One of the aims of the meeting is to reintroduce the language of peace and reconciliation to a world shattered by conflict and […]
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India raids payment firms over alleged misconduct and breaches by Chinese apps
The Directorate associated with Enforcement said it had conducted lookup operations under the country’s anti-money-laundering act. Work raids came several days after India’s Our elected representatives raised the case associated with Chinese loan applications in India. Read full story Continue Reading
Jetstar apologises to stranded passengers in Bali
Flight cancellations by Qantas’ spending budget airline stranded thousands of passengers in Bali over the last week.Continue Reading
University rejects mother’s B66m demand over daughter’s death
KHON KAEN: Khon Kaen College has rejected the woman’s demand designed for 66 million baht in compensation for your death of her daughter, a medical student hit by a bus on the campus on Aug ten.Continue Reading
Taliban statement on women’s rights calls for caution
The Afghan Taliban’s apparent decision to allow women and girls a right to go to school and work is a positive development. But it should be welcomed cautiously by the international community until there is evidence of meaningful change. After all, the Taliban have made such promises before. Taliban officials announced this week that under […]
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Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop Manchar Lake overflowing
A prior make an effort to drain the river to stem the particular overflow had did not adequately reduce water levels.Continue Reading