MELBOURNE: The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in households around the world, where it often deposits eggs on rotting flesh without being noticed. We have probably all consumed different body parts of fruit flies – without any known ill effects. But the … Read more
Fujian province has become a test bed for mainland China’s push for economic, social and political integration with Taiwan. In a four-part, on-the-ground series, we examine the 15-year integration drive in Fujian’s Pingtan county, and more. Updated: 02 Jan, 2025 Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the … Read more
Are you brat, or very demure, very mindful? Has it been a year of brain rot and ensh**tification? If these resonate, then you have been experiencing the moods and conversations of this past year – as reflected by the Word of the Year (WOTY) choices for 2024. These words or phrases are selected by dictionaries … Read more
In the South China Sea, meanwhile, Beijing continues a campaign of maritime harassment against civilian vessels from neighboring nations, including Vietnam and the Philippines. Yes, our oceans are under threat. And lest we forget, climate change is contributing even further harm. The shipping industry is a significant carbon emitter, and in the past decade, its … Read more
LONDON — There wasn’t a great deal of time for reading in Westminster this year. Labour’s election supermajority, dramas over freebies and staff, war everywhere, a tax-hiking budget, and a heap of missions, milestones, foundations, pillars and steps kept Britain’s politicians on their toes. But, thankfully, some of Westminster’s finest still managed to steal a … Read more
“It is an odd choice if you’re trying to build bridges with the Trump administration,” said Dalibor Rohac of the American Enterprise Institute. And Mandelson’s past censures of Trump have already drawn the ire of his loyalists, with top campaign adviser Chris LaCivita dubbing him “an absolute moron” on social media. But perhaps Mandelson will … Read more
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Stephen Akintayo has released two books designed to reshape investors’ approaches to real estate worldwide. With decades of expertise, the author said his new publications are a toolbox of practical strategies, equipping readers to navigate diverse property markets and confidently tackle cross-border investment challenges. The first book, The Global Real Estate Investment … Read more
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As the season of celebrations rolls in, thoughts naturally turn to places that exude warmth, charm, and an undeniable sense of occasion. Tucked in the urban resort setting of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, Hung Tong is the venue of choice for those seeking … Read more
The EU put out a short statement after lawmakers in the National Assembly in Seoul had voted Yoon out of office, saying “it is important now to ensure a swift and orderly resolution of the current political crisis in line with the Korean Constitution.” Yoon’s move on Dec. 3 to impose martial law was widely characterized … Read more
For Asian-American boy band North Star Boys (NSB), aiming for the sky from day one has served them well. Since forming in 2021, initially as a house of content creators, the eight-person group have garnered an impressive 5.4 million followers on TikTok, 745,000 followers on Instagram and 1.75 million followers on YouTube – plus an … Read more
