Tag: Independence
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China’s Race to Develop Its Own Jet Engine: Why Now
Introduction: A national strategic push China has signaled a clear intent to build not just passenger aircraft, but the engines that power them. The push to domesticate critical aviation technology is tied to a broader national strategy: reduce foreign dependency, safeguard supply chains, and advance high-end manufacturing. The COMAC C919 program, backed by the state,…
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China Mobilizes Around Taiwan in Major Drills as Warns Against Independence Push
China launches major drills around Taiwan in a firm warning China announced a sweeping mobilization of army, navy, air and rocket units around Taiwan in a series of large-scale military drills. The move, described by Beijing as a test of combat readiness, also serves as a pointed message to Taipei and its international supporters: any…
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3D Printed Hands, Tools Co-Created by Singapore Non-Profit Group Plug Assistive-Tech Gaps
Bridging a Critical Gap with 3D Printing In Singapore, a growing community of volunteers and engineers is turning cutting-edge manufacturing into practical help for people living with limb loss. The non-profit group Plug Assistive-Tech Gaps is at the forefront, co-designing and producing 3D printed hands and adaptive tools that are affordable, customizable, and accessible. The…
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3D Printed Hands Co-Created in Singapore to Fill Assistive-Tech Gaps
Turning a Challenge into Innovation: 3D Printed Hands in Singapore In Singapore, a local non-profit group is reshaping how people with limb loss regain independence. Plug Assistive-Tech Gaps (P.A.T.G.) works at the intersection of community care and cutting-edge manufacturing, developing 3D printed hands and specialized tools that can be customized to each user’s needs. The…
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AG slams government’s Oct 7 inquiry: Tailor-made for coalition’s needs
Attorney General attacks politically driven Oct. 7 inquiry Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara issued a strong rebuke on Sunday to a government-backed bill proposing a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, 2023. She described the initiative as a “tailor-made” instrument designed to serve the current coalition’s political needs rather than to deliver…
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France Delays New Caledonia Referendum to Pursue Dialogue Under Bougival Accord
Overview: A Delayed Path to a Referendum France announced on [date] that the planned 2026 referendum on New Caledonia’s political future will be postponed. The decision underscores a renewed emphasis on dialogue and negotiation as the Bougival Accord framework seeks to chart a careful path toward resolving longstanding questions about the territory’s status. What is…
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France delays New Caledonia referendum under Bougival Accord
France postpones the 2026 New Caledonia referendum, citing the need for deeper dialogue The French government has announced a postponement of the previously scheduled 2026 referendum on New Caledonia’s political future. The decision, described as a move to allow for more constructive dialogue, was framed within the Bougival Accord, the framework intended to guide negotiations…
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The Antithesis to Nazi Ideology: How Pippi Longstocking Was Born to Stand Up to Hitler
Introduction: A tiny girl with a mighty stance In the annals of children’s literature, few characters are as defiantly liberated as Pippi Longstocking. Created by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, Pippi emerged in the mid-20th century as a symbol of irreverent independence, fearless curiosity, and a stubborn refusal to bow to conventional authority. Her childhood house…
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Pippi Longstocking: The Antithesis to Nazi Ideology
Introduction: A Child’s Defiant Stand In the shadow of totalitarianism, a fictional girl with red braids and a suitcase of adventures emerged as an unlikely symbol of resistance. Pippi Longstocking, created by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, has long been celebrated for her outrageous independence, moral clarity, and irreverent wit. First appearing in the 1940s, Pippi’s…
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Pat Vincent: When National Broadcasters Weren’t Waning in Authority
Introduction: The Golden Era of Public Broadcasting There was a period when national broadcasters soared with a distinct sense of duty. The BBC and RTÉ, funded by the public purse, carried not just the duty to inform but a responsibility to uphold democratic norms, provide balanced reporting, and serve as a common reference point for…