The StandardX brand continues its expansion with the debut of The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit (The StandardX, Bangkok). Following the brand's inaugural launch in Melbourne's Fitzroy neighborhood earlier this year, this second outpost embraces Bangkok's incredible art scene with a rotating art gallery set amongst its 62 guestrooms, and two vibrant culinary concepts. At its core, The StandardX … [Read more...]
Archives for 18/11/2024
British PM Keir Starmer says he has no plans to speak with Putin
Keir Starmer's comments come after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday, the first publicly announced conversation between Putin and the head of a Western nation in almost two years. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he reaffirmed his support for Ukraine at this … [Read more...]
Fact check: How does MEP immunity work?
Members of the European Parliament benefit from parliamentary immunity, but that doesn't mean they are completely invulnerable to legal proceedings. Certain members of the European Parliament have come under increasing scrutiny over the past couple of years for a range of alleged misconduct.Hungarian investigators are looking into allegations that Italian MEP Ilaria Salis attacked right-wing … [Read more...]
More music is released than ever: Is that a bad thing?
More music is released daily than in the entire year of 1989, according to a report from music-industry publication MusicRadar. Music business economist Will Page, who is the former Chief Economist of Spotify and UK performing rights agency, PRS for Music, said that the total number of songs released on an average day in 2024 outnumbers the entire amount released across a year at the end of … [Read more...]
Markets look ahead: What's in store for global data and Nvidia's earnings
With key economic data and Nvidia earnings scheduled, this week will provide important signals for global market directions. This week, the market focus will be on flash manufacturing and services economic data (PMIs) from major economies, including the eurozone, the UK, and the US. Additionally, the artificial intelligence powerhouse Nvidia is set to report its quarterly earnings, gauging the … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | November 18th – Morning
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Half way through the COP29 climate summit and the frustration is showing
The COP29 climate summit is midway through now and negotiators are trying to hammer out a deal that might be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Several experts have said one trillion dollars a year or more is needed both to compensate for such damages and to pay for a clean-energy transition that most countries can't afford on their own.But the previous goal of $100 billion annually until … [Read more...]
Superior aesthetics and exceptional craftsmanship
Minimalistic elegance, unique craftsmanship, and quality materials are the hallmarks of the Artisan Lines from Duravit. This is the name the complete bathroom manufacturer confers on those ranges whose development and manufacture require special expertise, skilled craftsmanship, and the utmost precision. They each feature an unmistakable design that imbues the bathroom with a unique character, … [Read more...]
Watch: The basketball coach empowering India's youth through the sport
Pradyut Voleti is transforming the lives of young people through his non-profit basketball organisation. Basketball facilities are scarce in many parts of India as it's not considered a popular sport. However, former national player Pradyut Voleti understands how transformative basketball can be. He founded Dribble Academy, an initiative aimed at teaching children who might not otherwise have … [Read more...]
Pro-Ukraine protests take place in European capitals as 1,000th day of war approaches
Protesters were out on the streets of cities such as Rome and Lisbon to denounce the Russian invasion which the UN estimates has killed or wounded more than 35,000 civilians since February 2022. ItalyProtesters in Rome have gathered in support of Ukraine as the 1,000th day since the Russian invasion in February 2022 approaches.People from Italy's Ukrainian community were joined by Italians and … [Read more...]
Zelenskyy says 'missiles will speak for themselves' as Biden OKs long-range use
The weapons are expected to be used in response to North Korea's decision to send thousands of troops to Russia in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to one of the sources. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken after a long-awaited decision came from Washington giving permission for Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets deeper … [Read more...]