International Women in Maritime Day 2022
In honor of International Day for Women in Maritime, The Maritime Executive is honored to present th… The Maritime Executive: Maritime News | Marine News
China has a new Human Lunar Space Program, With Plans for Landers, Orbiters, Rovers, and a Lunar Base
The China National Space Agency (CNSA) has advanced considerably since the turn of the century, boasting new launch vehicles, robotic missions to the Moon and Mars, and a modular space station in orbit (Tiangong). According to various sources, they plan to advance even further in the coming years and decades. Given the tight-lipped nature of […]
Changing the narrative on disability: is representation in books getting better?
Are we finally getting some good disability representation in fiction? Certainly, the publishing industry seems to have belatedly recognised the need to get disabled writers through the door. After a successful social media campaign, Amazon has recently introduced a “disability fiction” section. The Society of Authors now has a dedicated peer network for disabled and […]
Haven’t had COVID yet? It could be more than just luck
We all know a few of those lucky people who, somehow, have managed to avoid ever catching COVID. Perhaps you’re one of them. Is this a Marvel-esque superpower? Is there any scientific reason why a person might be resistant to becoming infected, when the virus seems to be everywhere? Or is it simply luck? More […]
Sri Lanka honours Tamil war-dead after 13 years
Issued on: 18/05/2022 – 15:10Modified: 18/05/2022 – 15:08 Colombo (AFP) – Thousands of Tamils killed in Sri Lanka’s decades-long separatist war were commemorated on Wednesday for the first time outside the minority’s heartland in the north and east of the country. Clergy from Buddhist, Hindu and Christian communities offered prayers in Colombo and lit a […]
Russian Soldier Accused Of War Crimes Pleads Guilty In Kyiv
Ukraine’s deputy defense minister has expressed hope that the 264 Ukrainian fighters evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol will be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. Hanna Malyar’s comment at a briefing came after Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin called the evacuated soldiers “criminals” who must be “brought to justice.” Volodin said the […]
Focus: Climate warriors hone eco-skills scross Six Senses
[unable to retrieve full-text content] The latest Grow With Six Senses children’s programme is expanding to properties around the world. The two-day programme allows children to learn simple eco-friendly habits and experience a host of fun activities. Breaking Travel News
Japanese man to repay $360,000 ‘bit by bit’ after subsidy mix-up
Issued on: 18/05/2022 – 11:46 Tokyo (AFP) – A Japanese man who blew a $ 360,000 Covid-19 handout at online casinos after receiving the cash in error will pay authorities back “bit by bit”, reports said Wednesday. “I feel very sorry that I used it up,” the man said according to his lawyer, who told […]
Russian Strikes Continue, Ukraine Says, As Efforts Under Way To Free Azovstal Fighters
Ukraine’s deputy defense minister has expressed hope that the 264 Ukrainian fighters evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol will be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. Hanna Malyar’s comment at a briefing came after Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin called the evacuated soldiers “criminals” who must be “brought to justice.” Volodin said the […]
Phocuswright Europe 2022: The inside scoop from investors
After two years as an online event, Phocuswright Europe returns to the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam June 27 to 29. The theme of Phocuswright Europe 2022, Fast Forward – A Strong, Sustainable Future, speaks to the both the momentum for innovation as the world emerges from the pandemic and also the need for a […]