A Long and Winding Path to Revitalize Passenger Trains in Mexico

8 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

A station under construction for the railway line between western Mexico City and Toluca, the capital of the neighboring state of Mexico. This passenger and freight route has been under construction since 2014, and its cost has tripled due to technical issues and opposition from local communities. Image: SNT-Movilidad Urbana […]

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“AI Crown Shifts East”: Chinese universities overtake US rivals in global rankings, while DeepSeek emerges as the nation’s next tech titan

6 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

IN A NUTSHELL Chinese universities have surged ahead of U.S. institutions in AI research output, showcasing a shift in global tech leadership. Peking University, under the leadership of Zhu Songchun, is at the forefront of this AI innovation wave. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI disrupter, has leveraged local talent to build […]

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“The US stunned by China’s leap”: these revolutionary nuclear-powered aircraft carriers redefine naval supremacy with unmatched futuristic technology

5 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

IN A NUTSHELL China’s naval ambition is advancing with the development of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, enhancing its global reach. Current Chinese carriers are limited by their reliance on conventional fuel, necessitating frequent refueling. Nuclear power offers significant advantages, allowing carriers to operate for decades without refueling, reducing logistical constraints. The […]

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“Unrecognizable after 300 days in space”: these astronauts’ shocking transformation stuns the world upon return from the ISS

4 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

IN A NUTSHELL Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned from a 300-day mission, showcasing the effects of extended space travel. Originally a ten-day mission, their stay was prolonged due to technical issues with the Starliner capsule. The astronauts experienced significant physical and psychological transformations due to prolonged exposure to microgravity. […]

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Trapped by Tradition: The Widows of Ukerewe and the Ritual They Cannot Escape

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Vivian Magesa, a young widow in Ukerewe, is arranging merchandise, including vegetables and fruits, in her pavilion to get them ready to sell. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS By Kizito MakoyeUKARA, Tanzania(, Apr 4 2025 (IPS) The night after her husband was laid to rest, 24-year-old Vivian Magesa sat in the dimly […]

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Confirmation of the Territorial Scope of the Collateral Law

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Key Takeaway  Luxembourg’s law of 5 August 2005 on financial collateral arrangements, as amended (Collateral Law 2005), continues to offer strong safe-harbor protections for financial collateral arrangements and is now confirmed to apply to insolvency proceedings globally. Recent Developments Court of Appeal Ruling On 11 January 2024, the Luxembourg Court […]

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“Three times the power of Hiroshima”: this giant 360-kiloton nuclear warhead enters production early, redefining global military might

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IN A NUTSHELL B61-13 nuclear weapon production is accelerated by seven months to enhance U.S. military capabilities. The B61-13 features a variable yield of 10 to 360 kilotons, significantly more powerful than historical bombs. Initially deployed on the B-2 Spirit bomber, the new warhead will also be compatible with the […]

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Global Disability Summit Galvanizes Education Support for Crisis-Impacted Children with Disabilities

3 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif interacts with a young girl while she paints using her mouth. Credit: ECW/Estefania Jimenez Perez By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI & BERLIN, Apr 3 2025 (IPS) Of the nearly 234 million children and adolescents of school age affected by crises, 85 million are already out of school. […]

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Recent Division of Corporation Finance Guidance Relating to Regulation 13D-G Beneficial Ownership Reporting, Proxy Rules, and Tender Offer Rules

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Since the beginning of the year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance staff (Corp Fin Staff) has issued several important statements and interpretations, including a Staff Legal Bulletin on shareholder proposals and multiple new and revised Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs). Given the pace and […]

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“Nature’s fury unleashed”: Towering steam clouds from Alaska’s Mount Spurr signal this massive volcanic eruption is imminent

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IN A NUTSHELL Mount Spurr has shown increased seismic activity, with a massive steam plume indicating potential eruption. Ash clouds from an eruption could severely impact aviation and deposit ash over nearby communities. Historical eruptions in 1992 highlight the volcano’s destructive power, with ash clouds reaching up to 9 miles […]

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