The news was confirmed by Maine governor Janet Mills at a press conference late on Friday night
China’s share of global manufacturing jobs to rise by 2050: Study
The Asian giant’s share of global manufacturing jobs will rise to 43 per cent of the total by that year — making China one of the only countries to see growth in such jobs during that time, according to a study by the Washington-based Center for Globa…
Israel restored Gaza’s internet under U.S. pressure, official says; Netanyahu warns of long war
After Israel shut off communications to Gaza on Friday, the United States pressured the Israeli government to switch them back on, according to a senior U.S. official.
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Chinese migrants who traverse the Darien Gap to reach the U.S.
The U.S. is seeing a big increase in Chinese immigrants arriving using a relatively new and perilous route through Panama’s Darien Gap jungle, thanks in part to social media posts and videos providing step-by-step guidance.
Hackers Using MSIX App Packages to Infect Windows PCs with GHOSTPULSE Malware
A new cyber attack campaign has been observed using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex to distribute a novel malware loader dubbed GHOSTPULSE.
“MSIX is a…
Israel-Hamas war escalation puts Qatar’s clout to the test
Qatar has positioned itself as a key mediator in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, showcasing its role as the Middle East’s go-between. Qatar has spent years building relationships with various actors in the region, from Hamas to Israel. Its involveme…
From Spider-Verse to Argentina: Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering
Some 1,000 people gathered at a major monument in Argentina’s capital on Sunday (Oct 29), aiming to break a world record for the most people dressed as Spider-Man at a single public event.
China’s Qingdao Pengteng recycles oldest container ship after profiting from fleet sell-off
Sale of Lucky Dragon is one of 16 sales deals lined up by Chinese tonnage provider so far in 2023
Cornell University on alert over messages threatening Jewish community
Antisemitic messages described as “horrendous,” were found on a public forum unassociated with the university. The threats specifically mentioned the Center for Jewish Living, located at 104 West, and other Jewish students, a New York Post report said….
Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into aging oil ships
Until early last year, a rusting oil ship named the Trinity Spirit floated off the coast of Nigeria, pulling crude oil from the ocean floor. Then, last February, it exploded, collapsing into the ocean along with 40,000 barrels of oil.