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11 fun facts about kissing
Kissing is not only a fun expression of love and affection - it also burns calories and strengthens the immune system. And remember - it is not allowed to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:
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How the US Aid Freeze Shook up the Geopolitics of Nepalโs Power Tradeย
The Trump administration froze a $500 million grant to Nepal, changing the calculus of the China-India-U.S. tug of war over its power sector.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Serbia protests: What are sonic weapons?
Serbian authorities deny they used sound cannon โ a.k.a. sonic weapons โ against Belgrade protesters. How would you know you had been hit?
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoonโs Public Support Remains Dismal
A recent poll found Yoon's approval rating has dipped even below the immediate post-martial law period โ contrasting with other polls showing a pro-Yoon bounce.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Noshki Bus Attack: The Baloch Liberation Armyโs Evolving Suicide Attack Strategyย
Days after a major train hijacking, the BLA targeted buses carrying Pakistani security forces. Both attacks highlight the BLA's new strategy of combining suicide attacks with conventional guerrilla warfare.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs 2 Sessions: Slow Growth Collides With Tech Supremacy
China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Watch: Explosions over Gaza as Israel launches new strikes against Hamas
The Israeli military says it is hitting "terror targets" across Gaza.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:In the Face of Disengagement and Distrust: Civics Education in Australia Is Critical
A new report outlines the importance of strengthening civics education in Australia.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Germany: How to curb welfare state bureaucracy
Is money being wasted on administration instead of helping the unemployed?
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Disney's 'Snow White' opens after racist and sexist fury
The new live-action version of Disney's 1937 musical fantasy sparked a storm of racist comments during its production. Debates on the film's handling of dwarfism and its stars' stances on Gaza have also been in the news.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful โ and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even scented.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:โForgottenโ fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot
Conflict-affected countries are urging Brazil to put funding to help them build resilience to climate change front and centre at COP30, as needs grow The post โForgottenโ fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault
A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:As Immigration Raids Stoke Anxiety, What Are the Implications for How Children Learn?
As the Trump administrationโs hardline stance on immigration fuels large-scale arrests, schools around the country continue to report that fear is ...
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Astronauts Butch and Suni begin journey home after nine months in space
The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Cambodiaโs Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets
The U.S.-funded broadcasters Radio Free Asia and Voice of America have long been a thorn in the side of the region's repressive governments.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:The expelled envoy at the heart of the latest US-South Africa row
Pretoria's envoy to Washington Ebrahim Rasool riled officials after accusing Trump of white supremacism.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Local hero or Russian ally? The billionaire dividing Georgians
Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:'Oopsie, too late' - US courts tested by Trump's latest deportations
Two recent incidents have ignited fears that the White House is willing to defy court orders.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Cambodia Willing to Use Force to Defend Sovereignty Over Temple, PM Says
The disagreement bears a close similarity to the dispute over Preah Vihear temple, which led to armed clashes during 2008-2011.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Tensions Rising in the Philippines After Former President Duterteโs ICC Arrest
The ex-leader may finally face justice for his bloody โwar on drugsโ, but the country he leaves behind is increasingly divided.
Published on: March 18, 2025 | Source:Trump, Tariffs, and Americaโs Global Messaging
The Asia Geopolitics podcast discusses the latest developments in Washington and their implications for Asia policy.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:China Watches, Taiwan Learns: Ukraineโs War and the Indo-Pacific
Over the course of a year-long study, we analyzed the campaign in Ukraine, comparing it with Taiwanโs military strategies and defense posture. Hereโs what we found.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Can anything get Chinaโs shoppers to spend?
An economic recovery depends on it. Yet a new action plan may not do the job
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Can anything get Chinaโs shoppers to spend?
An economic recovery depends on it. Yet a new action plan may not do the job
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever
The future isnโt just approaching โ itโs moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ...
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad
The question of who Chinaโs leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The governmentโs response will shape the countryโs future for decades to come.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:With Luxon Visit, India-New Zealand Ties Scale New Heights
Historically underemphasized, New Delhi-Wellington engagement is now gaining strategic and diplomatic prominence.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan, Pakistan Point Fingers Over Islamic State Presence
Each government is attempting to blame the other for the continued activities of ISKP. Meanwhile, the group continues to conduct attacks.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:India Needs to De-weaponize Misinformation
Indian law needs to fix the meaning of fake news and misinformation and needs to be tied to the public interest rather than to the interest of the state.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Climate justice: Peruvian farmer sues German energy giant
Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Why is farmer in Peru suing an energy company in Germany?
Saul Luciano Lliuya is taking German energy utility RWE to court over climate damages. The case could set a worldwide precedent for corporate responsibility and climate justice.
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Cancellation of RFE/RLโs Grant Called โIllegalโ and a โGiftโ to US Adversaries
RFE/RL leadership has pushed back on the decision by its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to cancel its grants, calling the move outright "illegal."
Published on: March 17, 2025 | Source:Argentinaโs President Milei Ignores Asia
It is evident that Asia โ with its immense economic development and limitless opportunities for Argentina โ has no place in Mileiโs libertarian world.
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