Man says he hacked airline website to find lost luggage

(BBC): A man says he was forced to hack into a domestic Indian airline’s website to find his missing luggage. Nandan Kumar, 28, called IndiGo – a low-cost carrier – for help, after realising that he had swapped his bag with a co-passenger. But after IndiGo refused to help him trace the other person, Mr… Continue reading Man says he hacked airline website to find lost luggage

Russia threatens to stop supplying gas if not paid in roubles

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(BBC): Russia has told foreign countries they must start paying for its gas in roubles or it will halt supplies. Vladimir Putin has signed a decree stating buyers must “must open rouble accounts in Russian banks” from Friday. “Nobody sells us anything for free, and we are not going to do charity either – that… Continue reading Russia threatens to stop supplying gas if not paid in roubles

End of COVID may bring major turbulence for US health care

WASHINGTON (AP): When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome U.S. health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically through a raft of temporary emergency measures. Winding down those policies could begin as early as the summer. That could force an estimated 15 million Medicaid… Continue reading End of COVID may bring major turbulence for US health care

Ukrainians in US mobilize to help 100,000 expected refugees

Local militiaman Valery, 37, carries a child as he helps a fleeing family across a bridge destroyed by artillery, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 2. 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP): As the United States prepares to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees following Russia’s invasion of their country, existing communities in cities like Sacramento and Seattle are already mobilizing to provide food, shelter and support to those fleeing the war. The federal government hasn’t said when the formal resettlement process will begin,… Continue reading Ukrainians in US mobilize to help 100,000 expected refugees

Wind and solar reach milestone as demand surges

(BBC): Wind and solar generated 10% of global electricity for the first time in 2021, a new analysis shows. Fifty countries get more than a tenth of their power from wind and solar sources, according to research from Ember, a climate and energy think tank. As the world’s economies rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021,… Continue reading Wind and solar reach milestone as demand surges

Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

File Photo A woman walks outside a maternity hospital that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Photo Courtesy: AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia’s pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine drew skepticism even as the two nations planned to return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war that has imposed an increasingly punishing toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was no reason to believe Russia’s announcement… Continue reading Russian pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws skepticism

How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda

WASHINGTON (AP): To her 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover” who wants to teach her fans about China so they can travel the country with ease.  “Through my lens, I will take you around China, take you into Vica’s life!” she… Continue reading How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives

Kathmandu: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Kathmandu on Friday afternoon for a three-day visit. The high-level delegation arrived in Kathmandu from New Delhi, India and was welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport by Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Poudyal. On the second day of the visit, the External Affairs Minister is scheduled to… Continue reading Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives

Xiaomi Nepal announces pre-booking for Xiaomi 12

Kathmandu: Xiaomi Nepal has announced the pre-booking of the Xiaomi 12 Pro from its all new flagship Xiaomi 12 series. The pre-booking starts from March 25 to 29 March 2022. Xiaomi has brought some flagship offers during the pre-order. Mi Fans will get instant cashback of Rs. 5000 along with Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphone Pro… Continue reading Xiaomi Nepal announces pre-booking for Xiaomi 12