Китай и Индонезия запустили систему трансграничных платежей по QR-кодам
Китай и Индонезия ввели в эксплуатацию новую систему трансграничных платежей через QR-коды. Данная инициатива стала очередным шагом в рамках усилий Пекина по созданию региональной сети цифровых платежей, направленной на интернационализацию юаня и снижение зависимости от доллара США. Теперь пользователи могут совершать розничные платежи в национальных валютах обеих стран, используя местные мобильные приложения, такие как китайский Alipay и индонезийская система QRIS, путем сканирования соответствующих QR-кодов.
China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?
China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system, marking the latest step in Beijing’s drive to build a regional digital payments network as it pushes to internationalise the yuan and reduce dependence on the US dollar.Users can now use domestic mobile apps – such as China’s Alipay and Indonesia’s QRIS – to scan QR codes and make retail payments in either country using their home currencies.Alicia Garcia-Herrero, chief economist for the Asia-Pacific region at French...
В Австралии начались публичные слушания по делу о стрельбе на еврейском фестивале в Сиднее, унесшей жизни 15 человек.
News24 | Bondi Beach killing inquiry gets Australia Jews talking about experience of antisemitism
— An Australian inquiry opened public hearings into an antisemitic shooting that killed 15 people at a Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Несмотря на режим прекращения огня, действующий с октября, ситуация в секторе Газа остается крайне тяжелой.
News24 | New war between Hamas and Israel ‘almost inevitable’ as Palestinians live trapped in Gaza
— Despite a ceasefire in place since October, families continue to pull bodies from the rubble in Gaza.
Власти Гонконга планируют изменить законодательство об азартных играх, чтобы усилить надзор за аппаратами с призами и интернет-кафе для предотвращения игровой зависимости.
Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal
— Hong Kong authorities have proposed amending gambling laws to tighten oversight of claw machines and other amusement games with prizes by issuing individual licences for each device to prevent addiction.In a document released by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau on Monday, officials called for a mandatory regime for internet cafes, requiring operators to apply for a licence or an exemption rather than voluntarily following a code of practice.The preliminary proposal followed a surge in claw...
В сети распространилось видео, на котором мужчина прикрывает своим телом младенца от проходящего поезда. Инцидент вызвал как одобрение, так и критику со стороны пользователей социальных сетей.
Viral video of Bangladeshi father saving baby under moving train raises safety concerns
— A Bangladeshi man who jumped onto the train tracks to shield his baby with his body as a train ran over them has gained kudos but also criticism from social media users after a video went viral.The family had been travelling on the Dhaka-bound Titas commuter train at Bhairab Railway Station, according to a report by Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun.When the train, which was delayed by about 1½ hours, pulled into the station at about 3.30pm on Tuesday, the family reportedly failed to get...
Госсекретарь США Марко Рубио планирует визит в Рим после обострения отношений Дональда Трампа с Ватиканом и премьер-министром Италии.
Rubio to Visit Rome, Officials Say, After Trump’s Feud With Pope and Meloni
— Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for defending the pontiff.
Букингемский дворец сообщил о беременности принцессы Евгении третьим ребенком.
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child
— In a statement on social media, the palace said King Charles III had been informed and was “delighted” at the news.
Звезда «Бостон Селтикс» Джейлен Браун заявил, что арбитры имели определенный умысел против него во время серии против «Филадельфии».
Celtics star accuses referees of having an ‘agenda’ against him after playoff exit
— Jaylen Brown claimed on Sunday that NBA refs had an "agenda" to call fouls on him as the Boston Celtics lost their playoff series to the Philadelphia 76ers in seven games.
Впервые за восемь лет северокорейские спортсмены должны посетить Южную Корею. Это может способствовать снижению политической напряженности между странами.
Why North Korean women footballers’ rare match in the South is keenly watched
— North Korean athletes are set to step onto South Korean soil for the first time in eight years, raising hopes that sports could again help ease bilateral tensions even as Pyongyang continues to define Seoul as a hostile state.Naegohyang Women’s FC of North Korea have confirmed their participation in the 2025–2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Champions League (AWCL).“We have been informed by the AFC that Naegohyang Women’s FC have expressed their intention to participate in the...
В Москве зафиксировано попадание беспилотника в многоэтажный дом на фоне расширения Украиной использования дальнобойных ударов.
Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade
— Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.
Четверо участников запрещенной в Ираке партии «Баас» получили по шесть лет лишения свободы.
Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting banned Baath Party
— An Iraqi court has sentenced four people to six years in prison for promoting the banned Baath Party's ideas
На борту судна в Атлантическом океане зафиксирована вспышка редкого вируса. Сообщается о трех погибших и как минимум трех заболевших.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3, sickens at least 3 more on cruise ship
— A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Генеральный секретарь НАТО Марк Рютте сообщил, что европейские лидеры осознали сигналы Дональда Трампа относительно конфликта с Ираном.
EPC summit: NATO chief Rutte says Europe has gotten the message from Trump on defense
— NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that European leaders have "gotten the message" that Donald Trump was disappointed over the Iran conflict. Rutte was speaking at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia.
Генсек НАТО Марк Рютте сообщил на встрече европейских лидеров в Армении, что Европа поняла позицию Дональда Трампа относительно участия в войне с Ираном.
EPC summit: Europe has 'gotten the message' from Trump
— NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe has "gotten the message" that Donald Trump was disappointed over the reluctance to join the Iran war. Rutte was speaking at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia.
Учащийся обвиняет учебное заведение в Тай Кок Цуи в дискриминации из-за требований к длине волос, соответствующих биологическому полу.
Transgender student sues Hong Kong school over ‘discriminatory’ hair policy
— A transgender student has taken a Hong Kong school to court, alleging “discriminatory” policies requiring short hair in line with her sex assigned at birth.Lawyers for Oscar Fung King-ho on Thursday sought unspecified damages from the incorporated management committee of Lung Kong World Federation School Limited, Lau Wong Fat Secondary School in Tai Kok Tsui.They said she had faced “public humiliation and rebukes” from teachers over her hair length before leaving the school last...
Представители Госдепартамента США и руководители частных спасательных групп разошлись во мнениях относительно качества работы по выводу американцев из зон боевых действий. Частные организации указывают на бюрократические проблемы и пустые рейсы, в то время как ведомство заявляет о своевременной помощи всем обратившимся.
State Department fires back at accusations of ‘empty planes’ rescuing Americans from conflict zones
— Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern is contesting State Department claims that every American who sought evacuation help during the U.S.-Iran conflict got it.
86-летний политик Барни Франк заявил, что фокус на крайне левых идеях отталкивает избирателей и мешает решению важных экономических вопросов.
Dying former congressman Barney Frank tells Democrats their far-left messaging is costing them voters
— Former Rep. Barney Frank claims Democrats have neglected economic inequality by pushing progressive causes, arguing in a forthcoming book for a more strategic approach.
Исследователи проекта Herakles выявили около 150 археологических объектов на морском дне, многие из которых находятся под угрозой исчезновения. Находки охватывают период от V века до н. э. до времен Второй мировой войны.
More than 100 historic shipwrecks identified at key global shipping route, many at risk
— Spanning centuries, more than 100 historic shipwrecks have been uncovered on the seafloor of the Bay of Gibraltar by researchers with Project Herakles in Spain.
Эксперимент с проверкой кибербезопасности китайских электробусов в Норвегии стал причиной ужесточения европейского регулирования и обострения отношений между ЕС и Китаем.
Two worlds collide: the regulatory battlefield hanging over the EU’s ties with China
— In an abandoned Norwegian mine last year, an unusual experiment produced results that drew scrutiny in boardrooms and government offices across Europe and helped to spark new regulations pouring fuel on already fiery EU-China relations.Ruter, the public transport authority for greater Oslo, drove new and used electric buses made by Chinese manufacturing conglomerate Yutong into a decommissioned mineshaft inside a mountain.There, cybersecurity tests revealed that the buses could be remotely...
Китайский инноватор Лу Юлун и его команда успешно протестировали малобюджетную ракету-носитель, доказав жизнеспособность экономных программ освоения космоса.
China ‘Madman of Science’ believes budget space travel is viable after low-cost rocket launch
— An innovator in China has successfully launched a self-developed low-cost rocket, proving the feasibility of budget space exploration to the world.In February, the 12m Shenzhen Pioneer rocket made local history in China’s remote northeastern Qinghai province, reaching a record altitude of 3,700m and setting a new regional benchmark for liquid rocket launches.Built by a five-person team led by 31-year-old Lu Yulong, the rocket took just 15 days to build in Shenzhen.Lu, a self-taught innovator...
Сенатор от Демократической партии Джон Оссофф оказался в центре политического скандала после предъявления обвинений Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) в финансовых махинациях. Республиканцы критикуют политика за получение более 700 тысяч долларов от аффилированной с SPLC структуры.
Jon Ossoff silent on SPLC indictment after taking more than $700K from affiliate of indicted group
— Sen. Jon Ossoff faces GOP attacks over his ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center following its indictment for alleged fraud and money laundering schemes.