Hong Kong’s famous floating restaurant has sunk. The jumbo restaurant has been in operation for about 50 years. It sank a few days after being removed from the harbor. News from the BBC. The parent company, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprise, said the restaurant sank in the South China Sea on its way to an unknown location. […]
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The department has warned about the transaction of money in the appointment of primary school teachers
The Department of Primary Education (DPE) has said that there will be transparency in the recruitment of 45,000 assistant teachers in government primary schools. The department issued a notification on Tuesday (June 21) warning against money laundering or any other unethical means to be tempted by the temptation of brokers or fraudsters. At the end […]
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Tesla
Two former employees of US electric car maker Tesla have filed a lawsuit against the company. They allege that Tesla violated federal law by mass-releasing workers. However, the company of the millionaire Elon Musk did not inform the workers about the release in advance. News Reuters. Two Tesla employees filed a lawsuit against Tesla in […]
Luxury market growing despite rise in fuel, energy prices amid Russia-Ukraine war
Neither inflation nor the war in Ukraine are threatening to take a bite out of the luxury fashion market, according to a study published Tuesday. While much of the world is fretting over higher fuel and energy prices, the study by Bain & Company consultancy indicated that the global luxury market remains set for growth, […]
A U.S. citizen has been killed fighting in Ukraine
A U.S. citizen has been killed while fighting in Ukraine. A condolence message and a statement from the foreign ministry confirmed the matter. The U.S. citizen was one of the thousands of volunteer fighters who fought for Russia against Ukraine. Khabar Al-Jazeera. Stephen Zabielski, 52, a U.S. citizen, was killed on May 15, according to […]
Russian journalist sells Nobel Prize for helping children in Ukraine
Dmitry Muratov, editor of the recently closed Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, has sold the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to war-torn Ukraine. The price of the medal has reached a record 10 crore 35 lakh dollars in the auction. The entire proceeds from the sale will be spent through UNICEF on displaced children in Ukraine. The […]
U.K. to offer vaccines to some gay, bisexual men for monkeypox
British health officials will start offering vaccines to some men who are gay or bisexual or have sex with men, who are at the highest risk of catching monkeypox, in an effort to curb the biggest outbreak of the disease beyond Africa. Britain’s Health Security Agency said in a statement on Tuesday that doctors could […]
China test-fired a missile in mid-air
China claims to have successfully tested technology to destroy enemy missiles in mid-air. The country’s defense ministry said tests of the medium-range surface-to-air missile defense system had “achieved the desired goal”. According to a Reuters report, China has recently stepped up research into all types of missiles. This includes everything from the destruction of satellites […]
Canada Visa for Lithuanian Citizens
Citizens from Lithuania are eligible to enter Canada with a Canada Visa for Lithuanian Citizens. The Canadian government introduced this online permit in 2015 to facilitate international tourism and visits. It grants entry to foreign citizens from selected countries to Canada for short-term stays for tourism, business, or transit. It is a multiple-entry permit that grants a stay of 180 days maximum each time. The eTA […]
Business Visa Application Requirements for a Turkey Visa
Turkey Visa Online Requirements The Turkish Government has introduced a web-based visa issuance system. The eVisa is an electronic authorisation from the Government to enter Turkey. It is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport. To be eligible the traveller must: Hold a passport valid at least six […]