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Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 22

BRUSSELS — Leaders from the European Union (EU) on Thursday agreed to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. “The European Council has just decided to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina,” European Council President Charles Michel said on the social media platform X as EU leaders are convening a summit in Brussels. (EU-Bosnia […]

Updated: Mar 22, 2024
Banks spending more to ramp up defences against cyberthreats: Moody’s

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): A survey conducted by global rating agency Moody’s, covering as many as 240 banks, revealed that financial institutions are devoting more attention to cybersecurity due to its critical importance. “…Banks around the globe reveal firms are consistently increasing their investments, irrespective of size or credit strength, because of an […]

Updated: Mar 21, 2024
The best robot photos of 2023, from fashion shows to Hollywood strikes

Spot the robot dog performs with a model at Paris Fashion Week Francois Durand/Getty Images The vast majority of robots have never made it out of their laboratories, but there were plenty of signs in 2023 that robots are beginning to have their moment in the sun. These photos showcase some of the most eye-catching […]

Updated: Mar 20, 2024
Top 40 Cybersecurity Companies You Need to Know 2024

eSecurity Planet content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. As the demand for robust security defense grows, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as have the number of available solutions. To help you navigate this growing market, we recommend 20 […]

Updated: Mar 19, 2024
China science, technology news summary — March 17

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. QUEQIAO-2 The combination of the relay satellite Queqiao-2 and the Long March-8 Y3 carrier rocket was vertically transferred on Sunday to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China’s Hainan Province. The satellite […]

Updated: Mar 17, 2024
“Raisina Roundtable represents special strategic partnership between Japan, India”: Japanese Foreign Minister

Tokyo [Japan], March 16 (ANI): Japan Foreign Affairs Minister Yoko Kamikawa emphasised that ‘The Raisina Roundtable’ represented the special strategic partnership between Japan and India, stressing that both nations are key partners. Thought leaders and practitioners from India and Japan, and like-minded partners and the other Quad countries participated in the inaugural edition of the […]

Updated: Mar 17, 2024
Home Buying Costs Could Fall in Big US Real Estate Group Settlement

The National Association of Realtors agreed Friday to resolve antitrust litigation accusing brokerages of inflating sales commissions, a settlement likely to bring major changes and lower costs when Americans buy and sell homes. The $418 million settlement calls for the NAR to eliminate decades-old rules on commissions and make it easier for buyers to negotiate […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
TikTok ban bill puts fair competition in peril

NEW YORK, March 14 (Xinhua) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill which could potentially lead to the nationwide ban on short-video app TikTok, citing unfounded national security concerns due to its Chinese ownership. The move has drawn widespread criticism from various quarters both within and outside the United States, with […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
CATS launches new app providing real-time bus updates for riders

BATON ROUGE — The Capital Area Transit System celebrated a milestone Wednesday afternoon with the announcement of a new app that promises to enhance riders’ experiences. The app, MyStop, provides users with real-time updates about the location of their bus, estimated travel times, service alerts and more. Riders can select routes across Baton Rouge that they […]

Updated: Mar 14, 2024
China science, technology news summary — March 13

BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) — The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. REUSABLE ROCKET China’s development of both 4-meter-diameter and 5-meter-diameter reusable rockets is being accelerated, with their inaugural flights scheduled for 2025 and 2026, respectively. The manufacturing of these two new large reusable launching vehicle models is a […]

Updated: Mar 13, 2024