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Two rare sea slugs discovered using diver photos
Earth.com
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Scientists have discovered two new species of wart sea slugs in North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Phyllidia ovata and Phyllidia fontjei. These marine invertebrates belong to the family Phyllidiidae and are known for their vivid colors and chemical...
Typhoon Wipha causes major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and southern China
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 20, 2025
HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Wipha caused major flight disruptions Sunday in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west along the southern coast. Airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Macao canceled or postponed all their...
Politics in the Age of AI: A View from Ethiopia and Beyond
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 12, 2025
The Fading Pulse of Politics Across the globe, politics—once the noble art of public deliberation and decision-making—appears to be losing its life-force. In its place, spectacle, manipulation, and disillusionment thrive. The digital age, shaped...
Penang Muruku Entrepreneurs Thrive With Family Recipe
Bernama
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July 20, 2025
By Farhana Poniman BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 20 (Bernama) – Armed with a cherished family recipe, a husband-and-wife duo turned their humble beginnings into a thriving muruku business, attracting customers from both Malaysia and abroad. Idris Alias,...
Dawn of a New Solar System: Watch Planets Begin to Form 1300 Light-Years Away
SciTechDaily
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July 20, 2025
This is HOPS-315, a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation. The image was taken with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), in which ESO is a partner. Together with data...
Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign, call for peace and cross-Straits unity
Global Times
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Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign on June 24, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Taiwan civil groupsCivic groups on the island of Taiwan held a rally outside the "Legislative Yuan" on Tuesday to protest the so-called "mass...
Taiwan Affairs Office rejects US military official's claim of 'China intensified so-called aggression against Taiwan region'
Global Times
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Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Photo: VCGWhen asked about US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler's claims that "China has intensified its rehearsals for the invasion and blockade of...
'Taiwan independence' separatism is greatest disaster to island, says mainland spokesperson on Lai's latest remarks on cross-Straits ties
Global Times
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Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attends a press conference on May14, 2025. Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council In response to remarks on cross-Straits relations in Taiwan regional leader...
Taiwan Affairs Office slams Lai's speech as separatist act
Global Times
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Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council When asked for comments on the content related to cross-Straits relations in the "10 Talks on the Country" speech delivered by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te on Tuesday, Zhu Fenglian, a...
Taiwan Rolls Out New US-Made Tanks to Combat China’s Aggression
The Epoch Times
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July 11, 2025
The Taiwanese army holds a live-fire shooting session for Taiwan's first batch of the advanced U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, which takes place separately from the annual Han Kuang military exercise, in Hsinchu on July 10, 2025. I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via...
Taiwan allocates NTD 27 billion for 6G and LEO satellite push by 2030
Colorado Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the...
Jensen Huang, AI Visionary In A Leather Jacket
International Business Times - Australia
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July 20, 2025
Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world as head of chip giant Nvidia. The unassuming 62-year-old draws stadium crowds of more than 10,000 people as his company's...
Taiwan rejects dangerous China-linked swim event amid Coast Guard incursions
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 11, 2025
Kinmen [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has firmly rejected Kinmen County's application to hold an open water racing event with the Chinese city of Xiamen, citing serious security concerns stemming from China's...
Taiwan shares end up on rotational buying
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as rotational buying escalated, helping the broader market recoup its losses earlier in the session at a time of lingering concerns over the United States' arbitrary tariff threats,...
Taiwan's international carriers report new high in sales for H1
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Four major international carriers in Taiwan have reported a new high in sales for the first half of this year on the back on a continued growing tourism market in the current summer vacation during the post COVID-19 era,...
Taiwan's foreign minister begins Paraguay visit
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) arrived in Paraguay late Thursday to lead a business delegation focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in technology, industry and infrastructure. During the visit, Lin will...
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Taiwan takes cue from Ukraine's fight against Russia to prepare for potential Chinese invasion
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Earlier this week, Taiwan launched its annual 10-day-long military exercise as China expands its belligerent moves against the island nation, which it considers its own. The drills are intended to guard against Beijing’s expansionist behaviour....
Taiwan reports heightened Chinese incursions around territory
Oklahoma Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Friday detected one Chinese aircraft and nine Chinese naval vessels operating around territorial waters as of 6am (local time). The aircraft crossed the median line and...
Taiwan’s DPP begins to recall opposition lawmakers
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) launched a national campaign on Friday aimed at recalling opposition lawmakers, according to reports. The initiative comes as Taiwan’s legislature remains under the control of opposition groups,...
Taiwan’s military has to woman up
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
Starting this month, young women in Denmark would be subject to conscription on the same terms as men. All Danes, regardless of gender, would be required to register for military assessment, and eligible individuals would be selected through a...