Año: 2025

At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
18 Jul

Bangladesh school tragedy: Air force jet crash leaves 19 dead

Camila RojasInternacional
A tragic aviation accident in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people after a military aircraft crashed into a school building in a densely populated area. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the country and raised serious concerns about the safety of conducting military flight operations near civilian infrastructure.The crash occurred during what officials have described as a routine training exercise by the Bangladesh Air Force. The aircraft, a fighter jet used for aerial drills and pilot training, encountered technical difficulties shortly after takeoff. Despite apparent efforts by the pilot to navigate away from populated zones,…
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Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending
18 Jul

Legoland and beyond: China’s focus on theme parks to ramp up spending

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios
The text initiatives for boosting internal consumption and rejuvenating the services industry in China emphasize a somewhat surprising driver of economic boost: amusement parks. Including international giants such as Legoland and locally established entertainment venues, the nation is placing significant resources into these recreational locations to draw in families along with young tourists. This particular strategic approach to leisure development underscores the government’s wider vision to shift the economy from a reliance on investment-driven expansion towards one more reliant on domestic consumption.For a considerable period, China's swift economic growth was supported by exports and the development of infrastructure. Nevertheless, with…
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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India
18 Jul

World’s biggest dam project launched by China, India voices fears

Camila RojasInternacional
China has begun building what is anticipated to be the biggest hydroelectric dam globally, a massive infrastructure endeavor situated close to its southwestern frontier. Although this development marks a crucial step in China’s renewable energy goals, it has raised increasing concerns in nearby India, mainly because of the dam’s placement on a river that continues into the Indian subcontinent.The construction of the new dam is underway along the Yarlung Tsangpo River located in Tibet. This river is known as the Brahmaputra when it flows into India. Being a crucial river that sustains agriculture, communities, and biodiversity in northeastern India and…
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How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak in North America
18 Jul

Canada’s unexpected role in the North American measles outbreak

Camila RojasSalud
Once thought to be under control in much of North America, measles has made a concerning return in recent years. Among the countries facing renewed challenges, Canada has emerged as a surprising focal point of the outbreak. What was once a rare and preventable disease is now spreading again, prompting questions about vaccine coverage, public health strategies, and the societal factors influencing health behaviors.The rise in measles cases throughout Canada has captured considerable attention from both health authorities and the general public. Although single cases of measles are not uncommon, the extent and rapid spread in certain parts of Canada…
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Harvard and Trump lawyers take funding fight to court
18 Jul

Harvard and Trump lawyers battle in court for funding rights

Camila RojasInternacional
A legal confrontation has emerged between attorneys representing Harvard University and those aligned with former President Donald Trump, centering on a contentious disagreement over funding and its implications for free speech, donor influence, and institutional independence.The legal conflict currently taking place in the courtroom centers on financial contributions and the question of whether such funding can, or ought to, influence the direction of academic programming and faculty choices. Although the legal discussions are specific in nature, the wider implications highlight the increasing conflict between higher education institutions and political leaders over the impact of money, ideology, and authority.At the heart…
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