Sri Lanka Confirms Major Debt Deal With China
The terms of the restructuring agreed upon will provide the space for Sri Lanka to implement its reform agenda.
Day: October 12, 2023
Hamas video shows release of female hostage, two children
The Qassem Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has released a video appearing to show the release of a female captive and two children.
UK businesses call for help as shoplifting problem escalates
The government-in-waiting say they’ll tackle theft with a new law – but business across the country continue to struggle against shoplifters.
Croatia Wants To Turn Superhot Underground Lake Into a 16MW Geothermal Power Plant
A Croatian energy company has discovered an underwater lake of superheated water that meets all the requirements for the construction of a 16MW geothermal power plant. The Next Web reports: The find was the result of a two-year study by state-run power…
Gaza war: Will Hezbollah, Israel’s powerful foe to the north, enter the conflict?
A set of delicate and unwritten rules of engagement has ensured no major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006. But those rules are now being tested, Richard Hall writes.
Spain court rejects probe into Franco-era torture claim
A Barcelona court said Wednesday that it has rejected a claim by a Spanish man who says he was tortured by police during the Franco dictatorship.
Biden offers warning to Iran following Hamas military operation
US President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning to Iran to “be careful” around its actions in the region following Hamas attack on Israel. Iranian officials have denied any involvement in Hamas weekend assault despite Tehran’s strong support for the…
Flooding of Melbourne retirement village left second world war refugee with PTSD, inquiry hears
About 70 people were displaced and 47 homes in Maribyrnong inundated last OctoberFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn elderly man left homeless after Melbourne…
How to Install and Setup Jellyfin on Samsung Smart TV
Key TakeawaysJellyfin is a free alternative to Plex Media Server for watching TV shows and movies without subscription fees.Installation and setup of Jellyfin on Samsung Smart TV involves downloading Jellyfin, enabling Developer Mode on the TV, and ins…
KPMG fined record £21m over Carillion audit failures
Collapse of construction and building services firm in 2018 prompted root and branch review of auditing standardsBritain’s accounting regulator has fined KPMG a record £21m for audits of Carillion, the builder that imploded in 2018 and prompted a root …