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Indonesia purchases two patrol boats from Italy for $1.25b - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/18/indonesia-purchases-two-patrol-boats-from-italy-for-1-25b.html
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible: Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240418/changing-entrenched-health-beliefs-not-impossible
Indonesia closes airport in Manado due to volcano eruption, ministry says: Indonesia closed the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado, North Sulawesi ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-closes-airport-manado-due-volcano-eruption-ministry-says-2024-04-18/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
The worst pandemic imaginable: A highly contagious prion disease is spreading among wild animals. Experts are wondering whether it can also infect people - and ...
spektrum.de/video/prionen-die-schlimmste-vorstellbare-pandemie/2213966
China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
time.com/6968420/china-indonesia-call-ceasefire-gaza/
Pope to visit Indonesia, PNG, East Timor, Singapore in September - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/12/pope-to-visit-indonesia-png-east-timor-singapore-in-september.html
Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68816693
The 16 Messages That Led to Love: Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/17/magazine/first-messsages-love.html
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2024/04/15/traffic-light-cameras-to-be-place-by-early-next-year-eamon-ryan/
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea -GFZ: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck the New Britain Region in Papua New Guinea ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/earthquake-magnitude-62-strikes-new-britain-region-papua-new-guinea-gfz-2024-04-14/
Waren district court: Drosten insulted? Corona pandemic once again the subject of trial
welt.de/vermischtes/kriminalitaet/article251089730/Landgericht-Waren-Drosten-beleidigt-Corona-Pandemie-erneut-Thema-in-Prozess.html
Pandemic treaty: Does the WHO not know what a pandemic is?: Pandemic agreements and new international health regulations are to be adopted at the end of May ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/pandemievertrag-weiss-die-who-nicht-was-eine-pandemie-ist-li.2206827
Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat: Daniel Suidani, a prominent Solomon Islands critic of China who was former Malaita ...
reuters.com/world/china/solomon-islands-election-count-underway-china-critic-suidani-regains-seat-2024-04-18/
Ikea is planning more stores in city centers - possibly in Galeria Karstadt spaces
rnd.de/wirtschaft/ikea-plant-mehr-laeden-in-innenstaedten-womoeglich-auf-galeria-karstadt-flaechen-BJCADO53L5NO3GH35WLHGJ5MMQ.html
Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/solomon-islands-leader-sogavare-keeps-seat-vote-count-continues-2024-04-20/
Local and long-distance transport is experiencing a "real boom": Deutsche Bahn's passenger numbers had almost halved during the coronavirus pandemic. However ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/bahn-verkehrsrekord-100.html
Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine | Wrestling News
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Turnover of medical practices in 2022: Turnover of medical practices remains at previous year's level - figures published for 2022
arzt-wirtschaft.de/news/umsaetze-der-arztpraxen-in-2022
Corona: SPD proposes what a commission for dealing with the pandemic should look like
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251020274/Corona-SPD-schlaegt-vor-wie-Kommission-zur-Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-aussehen-soll.html
Water capacity at Air Itam dam at stage 3 of critical level – Chow: ‘It could last 30 more days if it still doesn’t rain.’
malaysiakini.com/news/702436
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More in new survey prefer hybrid to remote work: Story at a glance Workers in 2024 say they prefer hybrid work to remote work, reversing a trend seen in the ...
thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/4582705-more-in-new-survey-prefer-hybrid-to-remote-work/
COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations
time.com/6968880/long-covid-record-infection-mutations-netherlands/
Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/indonesia-sees-china-using-influence-to-cool-middle-east-tension
Hong Kong embraces Xi's 'holistic' security dogma on education day: HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the significance of a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Hong-Kong-security-law/Hong-Kong-embraces-Xi-s-holistic-security-dogma-on-education-day
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Indonesia's next finance minister will have big shoes to fill: Priyanka Kishore is the founder and principal economist at research company Asia Decoded in ...
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After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
Care slowly improving: Lauterbach: "The long Covid problem remains unsolved": A year ago, Karl Lauterbach declared the pandemic officially over ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Lauterbach-Das-Problem-Long-Covid-ist-ungeloest-article24877843.html
Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: Ministry: The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/indonesia-airport-near-volcano-closed-after-eruptions-ministry
KLIA shooting: Suspect remanded seven days: PETALING JAYA: The man who is suspected of firing a gun in KL International Airport (KLIA) on Sunday (April 14) has ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/16/klia-shooting-suspect-remanded-seven-days
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-paris-covid-fans-dc5fbab9eb8e4c71ad18abb16737a5c4
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
The wallet-busting era of car ownership: Driving is more expensive than it's been in decades.
axios.com/2024/04/13/car-prices-insurance-repairs
German inflation eases to lowest in almost three years: German inflation eased in March, helped by a drop in energy and food prices, final data from the federal ...
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National security: The key to success for the next government - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/18/national-security-the-key-to-success-for-the-next-government.html
Why child care costs are soaring: Wages in the industry have risen fast in the last few years — but they're still pretty low.
axios.com/2024/04/16/child-care-costs
'Be cautious with your belongings': Singaporean loses about $12k after credit cards stolen in Japan
asiaone.com/singapore/be-cautious-your-belongings-singaporean-loses-about-12k-after-credit-cards-stolen-japan
DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15: He is leader of the PAP’s 4G team and will be Singapore's fourth prime minister.
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-take-over-from-pm-lee-on-may-15
Densus 88 arrests 7 JI-linked suspects in Central Sulawesi - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/19/densus-88-arrests-7-ji-linked-suspects-in-central-sulawesi.html
Exiled opposition official asks Hun Manet to help clear 2022 charges: Former lawmaker Kong Saphea wants to return from Canada to visit his elderly parents.
rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/former-lawmaker-return-plea-04182024165412.html
China's GDP grew 5.3% in Q1, beating expectations : China’s economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and an increase in ...
apnews.com/article/china-gdp-economy-first-quarter-a0743b0982996194c07713c5c701918f
Darmstadt pulmonologist Cihan Çelik receives Federal Cross of Merit in Wiesbaden: The pulmonologist at the Darmstadt Clinic will be awarded the Federal Cross of ...
echo-online.de/lokales/darmstadt/cihan-celik-der-mann-der-corona-erklaerte-3480388
Government denies Israeli reports on normalizing ties - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/12/government-denies-israeli-reports-on-normalizing-ties.html
More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysians-working-jobs-ringgit-inflation-manpower-employment-4265736
Moderna pauses Kenya plant plans as COVID vaccine demand wanes: Moderna said on Thursday it had paused its plans to build a vaccine manufacturing facility in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/moderna-puts-kenya-plant-plans-hold-covid-vaccine-demand-slumps-2024-04-11/
In West Papua, the Birth of a ‘Lost Generation’: As the world closely watches Gaza and Ukraine, a source reaches out from another enclosed area of prolonged ...
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Israel in talks with Indonesia to normalize ties, will support Jakarta joining OECD
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-11-2024/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Gaza: Death of Over 200 Aid Workers
- Since the conflict began, more than 200 aid workers have lost their lives in Gaza, with at least 30 of them killed in action, as reported by the United Nations.
- A tragic incident unfolded when an aid convoy from the World Central Kitchen was mistakenly bombed by Israel, resulting in the loss of all seven staff members.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing war, leading to an imminent threat of famine.
- Israel acknowledged its errors, dismissed two officers, and initiated an investigation to enhance coordination.
400 years of New York: When the Lower East Side was still called Kleindeutschland
welt.de/geschichte/article250351118/400-Jahre-New-York-Als-die-Lower-East-Side-noch-Kleindeutschland-hiess.html
Pointing to Akmal's sedition probe, PKR MPs rebuff Ramasamy: Harapan will deliver reforms no other political block would, PJ MP says.
malaysiakini.com/news/702409
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EU-Indonesia relations need a new dynamic - Academia - The Jakarta Post: EU-Indonesia relations need a new dynamic - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/04/09/eu-indonesia-relations-need-a-new-dynamic.html
ASEAN-Korea Centre appoints new secretary-general : The ASEAN-Korea Centre said Tuesday it appointed former Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-shin as ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_372770.html
The missing $26 billion and the shocking downfall of Indonesia's 'perfect husband' Harvey Moeis
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-14/indonesia-perfect-husband-caught-in-corruption-scandal/103673502
Flu epidemic over: How the cold season has gone: After 15 weeks, the flu epidemic has come to an end and the RSV wave is also over. Nevertheless ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/grippe-erkaeltung-daten-100.html
One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey shows: A new survey shows that almost a quarter of people who have been dropped from ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-unwinding-health-insurance-covid-b00dfbc7b7997e46c045f3136a561d49
Dr Anthony Fauci honoured for outstanding contribution to public health by Irish college
independent.ie/irish-news/dr-anthony-fauci-honoured-for-outstanding-contribution-to-public-health-by-irish-college/a1570370588.html
Harvard will require test scores for admission again: Applicants to Harvard College will need to report their SAT or ACT scores again, reversing a pandemic-era ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/11/harvard-reinstates-sat-act-admissions-requirement/
Dealing with the pandemic: lessons for Germany from the coronavirus era: One year after the last corona measures expired, the debate about coming to terms with ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus251009832/Pandemie-Aufarbeitung-Die-Lehren-fuer-Deutschland-aus-der-Corona-Zeit.html
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COMMENT | This is what being hurt really feels like: Harapan's promises for change when in opposition now a distant memory.
malaysiakini.com/columns/702311
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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
Indonesian maid runs off after working in Singapore for less than 2 months: Carrying a plastic bag, the Indonesian maid headed downstairs to throw out the trash ...
asiaone.com/singapore/indonesian-maid-runs-after-working-singapore-less-2-months
Corona reappraisal now! The pandemic policy was wrong: If we want to overcome the social divide, the pandemic must have consequences. A guest article.
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/aufarbeitung-jetzt-die-corona-politik-war-falsch-li.2204780
A drunk Australian ran ‘amok’ in Bali. Locals locked him in a mini-mart: After allegedly attacking a local, the Australian had to be kept safe from an angry mob ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/a-drunk-australian-ran-amok-in-bali-locals-locked-him-in-a-mini-mart-20240414-p5fjor.html
13 arrested in Ethiopia over killing of Oromo opposition figure: ADDIS ABABA: Police in Ethiopia have arrested 13 suspects over the killing of a prominent ...
arabnews.com/node/2492176/world
Gambhir offers sweets to reporters for 'Pahela Baishakh': “It's New Years tomorrow [today], so we have got sweets for you guys. So please feel free and put some ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/gambir-offers-sweets-reporters-pahela-baishakh-3587186
Drastic increase in heart problems and stroke symptoms in Berlin: Is the vaccination to blame?
berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/ist-die-impfung-schuld-drastischer-anstieg-von-herzproblemen-und-schlaganfall-symptomen-in-berlin-li.2204251
A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up: On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
nyti.ms/3Q2xnlA
Ministry defends import restriction on laptops, TVs, ACs into Indonesia: JAKARTA: The Industry Ministry has defended a regulation that restricts the importation ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/11/ministry-defends-import-restriction-on-laptops-tvs-acs-into-indonesia
5.2-magnitude quake hits 151 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia -- USGS: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 151 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 0626 GMT on ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/urgent-52-magnitude-quake-hits-151-km-wnw-of-tobelo-indonesia----usgs
How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback: The cruise industry has made a comeback, and Royal Caribbean is leading the charge.
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/royal-caribbean-is-leading-the-charge-in-the-cruise-industry-comeback.html
Owners of Colorado funeral home where 190 bodies were found charged with Covid fraud
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/colorado-funeral-home-owners-charged-covid-fraud
From outlaws to flower growers: Former members of outlawed groups in Jhenidah rebuild their lives as flower growers.
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/special-read/news/outlaws-flower-growers-3587121
JUST IN: Iran summons French, British, German envoys over reactions to Israel attack
punchng.com/just-in-iran-summons-french-british-german-envoys-over-reactions-to-israel-attack/
Netflix adds 9.33 million customers in Q1 2024, crushing street forecasts: The company attracted new customers worldwide, showing strength in US and Canada
gulfnews.com/business/markets/netflix-adds-933-million-customers-in-q1-2024-crushing-street-forecasts-1.102228818
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Popular national restaurant chain explores Chapter 11 bankruptcy: The chain has suffered since the Covid pandemic and it may need financial help to have a chance ...
sacbee.com/news/business/article287758255.html
Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
- The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.
- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
Caleb Grant is the pro on the go: As it fades from daily consciousness, the global pandemic will be remembered for breaking some businesses, while making others ...
royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20240415/caleb-grant-is-the-pro-on-the-go/
These states have the highest property taxes. Where does yours fit in? See map.: Property taxes nationwide have increased since before the pandemic ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/13/highest-property-taxes-america-map/73296122007/
DWP crackdown could see millions of people lose benefit payments: Rishi Sunak wants to end "sick note culture"
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-crackdown-could-see-millions-29021837
How a home-improvement subsidy is wrecking Italy’s public finances: Government largesse is costing taxpayers
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/17/how-a-home-improvement-subsidy-is-wrecking-italys-public-finances
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