The El Nino name - which means "the boy" in Spanish - is said to have originated from "El Nino de Navidad," which translates to The Christmas Child. It's said that centuries ago Peruvian fishermen named the weather phenomenon after the newborn Christ. It probably won't surprise...
The Belt and Road Initiative is a creative development that takes on and carries forward the spirit of the ancient silk routes – two of the great achievements in human history and civilization. It enriches the ancient spirit with the zeitgeist and culture of the new era, and provides a platf...
In Europe, the practice is called European Summer Time. The clock usually moves forward in March and turns back at the end of October. Most European countries follow the practice. Georgia, Russia, Turkey, Iceland and a few others are among the exceptions. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Canada, ...
APT32, a Vietnamese APT group also known as OceanLotus, SeaLotus and Cobalt Kitty has been active since at least 2014. It focuses on organizations in Southeast Asia, particularly those with ties to the region's politics or economy. APT32 has been involved in espionage operations, leading cam...
Hamish McRae: What Goes Down in Britain Goes Up across the AtlanticLower interest rates last week in Britain, higher ones this week in the US. The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (the equivalent of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee) meets this Tuesday, when it is ...
.In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec.(The name Quebec is believed to be an Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river).In 1642 the French founded Montreal.The new colony in Canada was called New France.By 1685 the population of New France was about 10,000.By 1740 it was ...
If you fly frequently on Hawaiian Airlines, participating in its loyalty program, HawaiianMiles, is a no-brainer. You'll rack up miles each time you fly, which can help you cover free flights in the future. Here's how it works. HawaiianMiles login Before you can start earning miles with...
The Post Office IT scandal explaind What is Horizon and how did it trigger a scandal? The Post Office introduced a new IT system called Horizon, made by the Japanese company Fujitsu, across the country in 1999. It was used to manage transactions, accounts and stocktaking. ...
Science Museum and Ashmolean Museum have been ferrying objects to fresh buildings, too. In France curators at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris are grumbling over a plan to move their collection to Dijon. Across the Atlantic, the MIT Museum is in the final stages of shifting 1....
As we start the new year, it’s time to think about what telly is coming up in 2024. Whether you’re a movie buff or a drama fan, Sky has got you covered with a mega line-up of new and returning series. Read on to find out what to watch in 2024. ...