China’s bid to join major trade bloc kicked into the long grass – POLITICO

China’s bid to join major trade bloc kicked into the long grass – POLITICO

CPTPP represents about 15 percent of the global economy. Current members include Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia. The U.K., which is the first new member to join, will complete its accession on Dec. 15. Taiwan and China’s applications to join the bloc came less than a week … Read more

Where a South American in Hong Kong eats pasta and food that reminds her of home

Where a South American in Hong Kong eats pasta and food that reminds her of home

Originally from Ecuador, Ximena Perez is an architect by training, works in real estate sales and also sources unique craft products including hats from her native country under her label Paarte. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up enjoying a blend of Ecuadorian and European cuisine. In Latin America, we also savour ingredients like … Read more

British tourists warned ‘wear a mask or stay inside’ in popular destination | Travel News | Travel

British tourists warned ‘wear a mask or stay inside’ in popular destination | Travel News | Travel

British tourists travelling to Ecuador have been issued an urgent safety warning due to ongoing forest fires impacting air quality across parts of the country, including the capital, Quito. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises visitors to take precautions, such as wearing face masks or staying indoors, particularly in areas where air quality … Read more

This week in Christian history: National Baptist Convention forms

This week in Christian history: National Baptist Convention forms

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, September 22, 2024 In this file photo, congregants attend the National Baptist Convention USA meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sept. 10, 2009. | AP Images/Lance Murphey Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, … Read more

Hong Kong chef Richard Ekkebus on mountain climbing to keep his weight down

Hong Kong chef Richard Ekkebus on mountain climbing to keep his weight down

When we speak in June, Ekkebus has just returned from a mountaineering expedition – a three-week trip in Ecuador to climb Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, the latter an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, whose summits are 6,263 metres (20,547ft) and 5,897 metres above sea level respectively. Chef Richard Ekkebus on Cotopaxi, Ecuador, during a recent … Read more

Galapagos Islands, many unique creatures at risk from warming waters

Galapagos Islands, many unique creatures at risk from warming waters

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador —  Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue water, thousands of creatures — fish, hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas — move in search of food. The 2021 collapse of Darwin’s Arch, named … Read more

Yellen says $3T of fresh capital is needed annually to fight climate change – POLITICO

Yellen says T of fresh capital is needed annually to fight climate change – POLITICO

Yellen says $3T of fresh capital is needed annually to fight climate change – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, … Read more

Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon – POLITICO

Pentagon says Russia ‘likely’ launched space weapon – POLITICO

For example, lasers could be used to flood satellite optical sensors with light, blinding or, in counterspace-speak, dazzling imaging satellites; while snooping on satellite comms can also pose a problem. France has accused Russia of trying to listen in on the Athena-Fidus satellite it shares with Italy. This year, U.S. officials briefed that Russia was developing a … Read more

Agave spirits with Colorado ties: Chawar, mezcal and tequila

Agave spirits with Colorado ties: Chawar, mezcal and tequila

Colorado may be a whiskey lover’s paradise, but those looking for an agave spirit have many options with local ties to choose from. To be clear, drinkers won’t find a tequila distillery in Colorado since the liquor must be made in specific parts of Mexico to be called that. Most come from Jalisco, the Mexican … Read more

Venezuela shuts embassy in Equador over raid on Mexican embassy

Venezuela shuts embassy in Equador over raid on Mexican embassy

By Regina Garcia | Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Maduro and other presidents participating in a virtual meeting of … Read more