Rohingya genocide warrants and the legitimacy battle in Myanmar

BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, launched its most expensive model under the Denza brand, the Denza N9 SUV, priced between 389,800 to 449,800 yuan, to challenge luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the competitive Chinese auto market. Equipped with BYD's autonomous driving systems and on-vehicle drone support, the N9 showcases the company's ambition to expand its product line and gain a foothold in the luxury EV market. By introducing the N9, BYD...

Hyewon Park, Managing Partner at EssenceMediacom in Japan, boasts a diverse media career spanning the UK and Singapore before landing in her current role overseeing $50 million in media spend and 18 team members. She has successfully grown and maintained a key agency account, securing $2 million in agency revenue and achieving an 18% increase in client evaluation scores, while also leading initiatives like Breakthrough to drive media innovation and nurturing junior talent through coaching...

Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore have discovered how gut microbes influence brain activity related to anxiety behaviors, suggesting probiotics could aid in mental health improvement. By studying germ-free mice, they found that the absence of gut microbes led to increased anxiety behaviors and heightened activity in the amygdala, a brain region associated with fear and anxiety. Introducing live microbes or indole compounds restored normal brain function and reduced...

Over 5,000 vessels, representing 14.5% of the global merchant fleet, are registered under flags with minimal ratification of international maritime and labor conventions, leading to increased regulatory risks, warns Kpler. Sanctioned vessel operations have doubled since early 2023, with over 600 vessels operating under high-risk flags, while new countries like Cambodia and Eswatini are being used to bypass sanctions, raising concerns about compliance. The growth of shadow fleets has prompted the emergence of questionable ship...

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The top auction price for modern Indian art nearly doubled to a record-breaking US$13.75 million at a Christie's sale in New York on March 19. The unexpected price was achieved for a rare painting by M.F. Husain, a prominent modern artist in India, selling for four times its estimated value. This significant increase surpassed previous records in the Indian art market. Full Article