UN envoy returning to Cyprus for talks
The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Cyprus, Angela Holguin Cuellar, is expected to visit the island on Tuesday for a new round of contacts.
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May 6, 2024 Italy’s defence minister rejects sending troops to Ukraine
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has firmly rejected the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, stating that such a move would only increase tensions.
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HISTORY
May 6, 2024 6 May 2024: This day in history
1527: Spanish and German Imperial troops sack Rome, ending the Renaissance. Charles III, Duke of Bourbon is killed in the assault removing any restraint for the victorious soldiers. 1626: Dutch colonist Peter Minuit organizes the purchase of Manhattan Island from Native Americans for 60 guilders worth of goods, believed to have been Canarsee Indians of […]
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May 5, 2024 Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to Japanese media
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan will continue to work with its democratic partners around the world to deter expanding authoritarianism. The minister made the remarks during an interview April 30 in Taipei City for two articles published later the same day on the websites of The Nikkei and Nikkei Asia, as […]
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WORLD
May 5, 2024 AI Recreates the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, such as the Colossus of Rhodes and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, back to life.
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May 5, 2024 Pope Francis extends Easter greetings to Orthodox Christians
Pope Francis extended Easter greetings to Orthodox believers gathered in St Peter’s Square in Rome, expressing warm wishes for their Easter celebrations.
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EUROPE
May 5, 2024 EU says information from three Chinese EV makers insufficient
The European Commission has warned three Chinese electric vehicle makers that they have not supplied sufficient information for its anti-subsidy investigation, according to two people familiar with the case.
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HISTORY
May 5, 2024 5 May 2024: This day in history
1260: Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire 1893: Panic of 1893 causes a large crash on the NY Stock Exchange 1941: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns triumphantly to Addis Ababa 1955: West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers 1965: First large-scale US Army ground units […]
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May 4, 2024 Taiwan joins international personal data protection framework
The National Development Council’s application for admission into the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement has been approved, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting the personal data of people in Taiwan. The NDC filed the application on Taiwan’s behalf after coordinating 16 domestic privacy enforcement authorities, among them the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Education, Foreign […]
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May 4, 2024 Greek Orthodox Easter between three cultures
By Kathy Karageorgiou It’s Easter, the most important religious event for Greek Orthodox people all over the world. Greek families come together, in a time of traditional and sacred religious observations. This includes fasting and communion, customary Easter food preparation and church attendance – particularly on the Saturday night celebrating Christ’s Resurrection at midnight, leading […]
