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Chinese sci-fi films need 'scientific consultants'

A forum held during the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) on Thursday enabled filmmakers, experts and scholars to share new thinking on Chinese sci-fi films.Wang Hongwei, vice president

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Shanxi encourages historical sci-fi

Most science fiction deals with the future, but an important branch of science fiction focuses on history. If time were to start over, history might evolve in a different direction, stimulating extens

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APD | Illegal uranium trade in India threatens world safety

Editor's Note: The writer, Mr. I. Hussain Janjua is a senior media professional and analyst having experience of research & broadcast journalism in different organisati

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For vehicle safety, the future is now

Every day in the United States, more than 100 people die because of a car crash. Some are teenagers, like the daughter of writer Michael Lewis and Tabitha Soren, and her boyfriend, who died in a wrong

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The Nubank EC-1

Brazil is a country riven with economic contradictions. It has one of the largest and most profitable banking industries in Latin America, and is among the world’s most developed financial markets. Fi

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Daily Crunch: Toptal sues rival Andela for allegedly making ‘a perfect clone’ of its freelancer marketplace

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here.Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for June 11, 2021. As a small note

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Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan

Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan will make it harder to bring home captives from th

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Twitter restricts accounts in India to comply with government legal request

Twitter disclosed on Monday that it blocked four accounts in India to comply with a new legal request from the Indian government.The American social network disclosed on Lumen Database, a Harvard Univ

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APD | Afghan-led, Afghan-owned solution needs to be truly respected

Editor's Note: The writer, Mr. I. Hussain Janjua is a senior media professional and analyst having experience of research & broadcast journalism in different organisati

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APD | Majority of Iranians favor a strong president

Editor's Note: The writer, Mr. I. Hussain Janjua is a senior media professional and analyst having experience of research & broadcast journalism in different organisati

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APD | India to lose its influence in Afghanistan

Editor's Note: The writer, Mr. I. Hussain Janjua is a senior media professional and analyst having experience of research & broadcast journalism in different organisati

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Biden’s $6T budget: Social spending, taxes on business

President Joe Biden is proposing a $6 trillion budget for next year that’s piled high with new safety net programs for the poor and middle class, but his generosity dep

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8 Chinese names approved for features on moon, making 35 in total

A screenshot of an image of the partial surface of the moon on the IAU website with the eight features with Chinese names marked. /IAUThe International Astronomical Uni

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APD | UN launches 'Nepal Covid-19 Response Plan' calling for US$ 83.7 million

By APD writer Shristi KafleThe United Nations and its partners have launched the "Nepal COVID-19 Response Plan" on Friday calling for US$ 83.7 million to mobilize an em

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APD | Nepali Prez dissolves Parliament, election announced for November

By APD writer Shristi KafleNepal has dissolved the House of Representatives on the recommendation of cabinet led by Prime Minister KP Oli.Nepali President Bidya Devi Bh

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APD | The UN needs to be reshaped to act responsibly!

Editor's Note: The writer, Mr. I. Hussain Janjua is a senior media professional and analyst having experience of research & broadcast journalism in different organisati

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The Gaza conflict: Interpreting Biden's moves

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City near Barcelona Park, May 12, 2021. /Getty Editor's note: Freddie Reidy is a freelance writer based in London. He studied history and history of art at the Un