Таиланд как транзитный узел для контрабанды экзотических животных в Индию: «это организованная преступность»
В Индии контент в Instagram, Facebook и YouTube, демонстрирующий содержание лемуров и игуан в условиях мегаполисов, способствует росту спроса на экзотических животных. Популярность «милых» питомцев стала коммерческим трендом, из-за чего аэропорт Суварнабхуми в Бангкоке стал важным транзитным узлом для нелегального оборота диких видов. Недавний случай зафиксировал попытку 19-летнего пассажира, направлявшегося в Тайбэй, обойти службу безопасности аэропорта.
How Thailand as transit hub feeds India’s exotic pet craze: ‘it’s organised crime’
In India, cuddly and colourful animals are paraded across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels, where free advice is shared on how to raise a lemur – or what to feed an iguana – in congested megacities far from forest habitats.Cuteness has become a commodity in Asia’s social media world, with Thailand’s main airport emerging as a reluctant hub for wild animal smuggling.On Wednesday, a 19-year-old passenger bound for Taipei tried to evade security at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport with...
Планируемое сокращение численности контингента США в Германии на 5000 человек вызвало обеспокоенность у союзников по НАТО и представителей Республиканской партии.
Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato
— A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress.A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington’s move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.The alliance remains confident of its ability to provide for deterrence and defence as a shift towards a stronger Europe...
Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил, что сомневается в возможности принятия предложенного Тегераном плана по урегулированию конфликта.
Middle East war live: Trump says he 'can't imagine' Iran's latest peace plan is acceptable
— US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was going to review a new Iranian peace proposal but said he doubted it would be acceptable, saying that Tehran had "not yet paid a big enough price". Trump’s comments came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies said Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Pakistan. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
Жительница США Джуди Черч совершила убийство своего бойфренда Лероя Фаулера, подсыпав яд в его напиток в день его 55-летия.
Woman poisons boyfriend's drink then films his agony as organs shut down
— Judy Church knew her boyfriend Leroy Fowler was seeing another woman, and on his 55th birthday made him a drink...that would end up being his last in a crime that shocked the US
Экономические последствия противостояния США и Израиля с Ираном наносят тяжелый удар по жизни в Тегеране.
Millions of jobs lost as Iranians battle ‘Operation Economic Fury’
— A fragile ceasefire may have paused the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the economic cost is crippling life in Tehran.
Пекин распорядился китайским компаниям не соблюдать американские ограничения, направленные против нефтеперерабатывающих заводов, предположительно связанных с торговлей иранской нефтью.
China orders domestic refineries to ignore US sanctions
— China has instructed domestic firms not to comply with US sanctions imposed on five oil refiners over alleged links to Iranian imports Read Full Article at RT.com
91-летний особняк Haw Par Mansion, сохранивший уникальный архитектурный стиль, готовится к преобразованию в культурную площадку. Это единственная уцелевшая часть некогда масштабного поместья семьи Aw.
How Hong Kong’s 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion will transform into new cultural hub
— Perched above the streets of Tai Hang, the 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion has stood as a watchman to Hong Kong’s evolving history.The mansion and its front garden are the only remaining sections of what was once a sprawling estate and theme park built in the 1930s by the Aw family of Tiger Balm ointment fame. They are striking examples of the period’s architectural hybridity, often called the Chinese Renaissance style.From 2019 to 2022, the restored mansion was used by a music school that the Aw...
Представители сектора управления недвижимостью Гонконга сообщают о нехватке персонала службы безопасности и защищают использование государственных программ по привлечению сотрудников из материкового Китая.
Property management sector cites 25% guard shortage amid imported labour backlash
— Industry leaders from Hong Kong’s property management sector have said a security staff shortfall of up to 25 per cent persists, as they defended a major housing estate’s recruitment of one-third of its guards from across the border.The owners’ corporation of Richland Gardens in Kowloon Bay has come under fire after announcing on social media last week that 31 guards from mainland China would be hired through a government labour scheme.The scheme allows firms to import low-skilled workers if...
Высокоскоростной железнодорожный тоннель достигает глубин, сопоставимых с самыми глубокими шахтами планеты.
World's longest and deepest tunnel is 35 miles under mountains — 20 minute journey
— The high-speed rail tunnel extends as far down the mountains as some of the deepest mines on the planet
Госдепартамент США ускорил процесс поставок вооружений, сославшись на чрезвычайные обстоятельства.
US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies
— US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
Пхеньян отвергает заявления о причастности к хакерским атакам и кражам криптовалюты.
North Korea rejects US cybercrime claims as 'absurd slander'
— Pyongyang refutes allegations of hacking and crypto theft, even as a UN panel estimated billions stolen by North Korea-linked cyberattacks.
Рост популярности микросериалов, созданных с помощью ИИ, провоцирует юридические споры и вызывает опасения у профессиональных актеров.
How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
— A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.
Рост популярности северного сияния в арктическом регионе сопровождается увеличением числа преступлений против туристов.
Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
— This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.
Атаки Армии освобождения Белуджи могут помешать реализации крупной сделки в добывающем секторе.
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
— Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.
Во время ожидания поезда Jaffer Express, являющегося ключевым транспортным путем в провинции Белуджистан, произошла перестрелка.
A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
— We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.
Анализ использования зооморфных аналогий в китайской дипломатии на примере сравнения Китая с драконом, а Индии — со слоном.
Why does China portray India as an elephant? Decoding the politics of animal analogy
— In December 2010, on the final day of his three-day India visit, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao offered a metaphorical vision for bilateral ties, suggesting that “the dragon and the elephant should tango”.The analogy – dragon for China, elephant for India – had already circulated in Western academic and media circles as a comparative frame. With Wen’s remark, it formally entered China’s diplomatic lexicon.Over the past 15 years, through cycles of border tensions and uneasy resets, China’s...
Китайские поставщики электроники и компонентов для смартфонов адаптируют свои технологии для поддержки быстрорастущего рынка человекоподобных роботов.
From phones to robots: China’s supply chain eyes next growth curve in humanoid
— China’s smartphone and electronics supply chain is adapting its expertise to support the country’s fledgling but fast-growing humanoid robotics industry, as component suppliers seek new growth beyond a slowing mobile market.The sector received a glimpse of that crossover after Honor’s humanoid robot D1, a dark-horse entrant from the smartphone maker, won Beijing’s recent robot half-marathon, beating established Chinese robotics names such as Unitree.Honor entered the humanoid robotics sector...
Новые инструменты на базе ИИ меняют облик китайского медиарынка и влияют на развитие микродрам.
A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape
— New A.I. tools are changing China’s entertainment industry and transforming one of its most popular genres: the microdrama.
На фоне военного конфликта с участием Ирана растет значимость важного судоходного маршрута. Через этот регион проходит четверть всей мировой морской торговли.
The Iran war has brought another vital shipping lane into sharper focus
— If you were to stand here for a year with binoculars, you would see a quarter of global seaborne trade pass by. More crude oil comes through here each year than even the Strait of Hormuz.
После пребывания вдали от привычной среды обитания, горбатый кит Тимми был возвращен в Северное море.
Timmy the humpback whale released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
— The whale was first spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
Полиция задержала 32-летнего мужчину спустя час после прибытия на место происшествия.
Three family members killed in 'very bloody' hammer attack in their own home
— Police arrested a 32-year-old man an hour after they were called to the scene