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In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis denounced indifference to migrants who risk their lives crossing deserts and seas in search of a better life, and called for a global system of governance based on justice and solidarity. Devin Watkins Pope Francis interrupted his series of talks on the Holy Spirit during his general audience on Wednesday. Instead, he focused on drawing attention to the plight of migrants who brave difficult conditions in search of a peaceful and safe place to live. “Sea and desert” were two words the Pope emphasized, and which he said appear often in the language…
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The Olympic Council of Asia has cancelled the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Bangkok-Chonburi after the AIMAG Organising Committee failed to meet the standards required in the Host City Contract by the final deadline of 17:00 Bangkok time on Monday, 19 August 2024. The 6th AIMAG Games was scheduled to be held from 21-30 November 2024 after being postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent change of government in Thailand. The AIMAG Organizing Committee submitted a progress report at the 43rd OCA General Assembly in Bangkok in May last year, promising that all requirements for…
September is Healthy Lifestyle Month in Fuengirola, with a range of activities promoted by the Council to encourage fitness and staying in shape. The project, called “Fuengirola en forma”, includes 18 activity options, including free outdoor sports classes, obstacle courses, inclusive sports, hiking routes, a World Wellness Weekend and games for children. “Sports practice is about health and quality of life” – Ana Mura The hope is that local residents will incorporate healthy fitness activities into their new post-summer routine and try or learn new sports. Ana Mura, Mayor of Fuengirola, explains: “Practicing sport is about health and quality of…
Taipei, Aug. 28 (CNA) Taiwanese telecommunications operator Chunghwa Telecom opened a subsidiary in Frankfurt on Monday, expanding into Europe for the first time, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.The subsidiary's opening ceremony was presided over by Jia Zhongyung, chairman of the European subsidiary, and Chen Jinzhou, president of the International Business Group, and was broadcast to Taipei via video link.In a statement, Chunghwa Telecom said it was looking to expand overseas, had already established subsidiaries in the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and was pleased to gain a foothold on a new continent.”With the…
The World's Most Connected Airports 2024: Today, the world is more interconnected than ever before, with rapid advancements seamlessly linking people and places around the world.Airports in particular have emerged as key hubs for global connectivity, enabling people to travel across countries and cities as the aviation industry recovers after the pandemic. Notably, the ACI World report predicts that global passenger numbers will reach 9.7 billion by the end of 2024, and are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2023 to 2042 and 3.6% from 2042 to 2052. As a result, with the…
Veteran investor Jim Rogers says he learned a lot about gold and silver from the Indian market. “I went to the Indian markets and I saw all these Indian women, their wives have incredible amounts of gold and silver. I really learned a lot,” the Singapore-based American billionaire told NDTV Profit. Commodity trading guru and hedge fund manager Jim Rogers (Reuters photo) The 81-year-old Rogers dismissed the notion that storing gold in a locker was wasted capital, saying instead that holding gold could provide peace of mind and security in tough financial times. While Rogers was commenting on Indian silver…
ADNOC has deployed Neuron 5, its industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled process optimization technology, to hundreds of pieces of equipment at its onshore Northeast Bab (NEB) field and ADNOC Gas' Taweelah gas compression plant. Developed by ADNOC's Thamama Excellence Centre, AIQ and AVEVA, the innovative solution autonomously monitors the performance of critical equipment, enabling process optimisation and preventive maintenance, reducing operational downtime, increasing efficiency and reducing the need for time-consuming manual inspections. Neuron 5 uses advanced AI models and deep learning algorithms to interpret data received from sensors on critical equipment, including pressure, temperature and vibration, to predict maintenance needs and…
A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to stop Medicare Advantage health insurers from overbilling the government by billions of dollars, but then abruptly rescinded it after an “uproar” from the industry, newly unsealed court documents show. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued proposed rules in January 2014 that would require health insurance plans to identify overpayments by CMS when reviewing patients' medical records and reimburse the government. But in May 2014, CMS abandoned the idea without any public explanation. In newly unsealed court testimony, CMS officials repeatedly cited concerns about industry pressure. CMS's 2014 decision and…
Lego sales to grow 13% in first half of 2024; Company gains market share in flat toy market; CEO sees double-digit sales growth for full year; Lego to open stores in ChinaCOPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Danish toy maker Lego said on Monday sales of its colourful plastic bricks outpaced the overall toy market in the first half of this year, helped by strong demand in Europe and North America.Lego's sales surge contrasts with a stagnant global toy market and weak sales at rivals such as Mattel (MAT.O) (opens in a new tab), which makes Barbie dolls, and Hasbro (HAS.O) (opens in…