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Syrian medical students study German in hopes of move abroad
His medical studies in Syria keep Mohammed Shasho busy enough but whenever he can he also pores over German vocabulary and grammar points in hopes of a move to Europe. "German is very difficult to learn, especially because it is not taught by native speakers in Syria," said the 23-year-old who regularly studies German textbooks and video tutorials.
Asian markets rally as bank worries ebb, Fed rates back in view
Asian markets bounced Wednesday as concerns about contagion from the collapse of two US regional lenders eased while investors turned their attention back to next week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision. - Eyes on the Fed - With the temperature over US banking lowered, traders were able to turn their attention back to inflation and the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates.
Satellite constellations multiply on profit hopes, geopolitics
The massive constellation of satellites operated by SpaceX, while still growing, will soon be joined in low Earth orbit by many more commercial competitors, but also government-sponsored programs. But when it comes to government-sponsored projects, such as the EU's Iris, "commercial utility comes second."
Last-gasp strikes seek to prevent French pension reform
France faces another day of strikes on Wednesday over highly contested pension reforms which President Emmanuel Macron appears on the verge of pushing through despite months of protests.
Tesla's arrival accelerates Mexico 'nearshoring' boom
Governor Samuel Garcia is a man in a hurry, juggling his daughter's birth and Tesla's arrival in northern Mexico, which hopes to benefit from a new wave of foreign investment. In the decades since the maquiladoras arrived in northern Mexico, "there hasn't been a true technology transfer" that aided the country's industrial development, he said. st-dr/md
Subway 'surfing' leaves a grisly, lethal toll in New York City
One-time subway "surfer" Isa Islam has a straightforward message for thrill-seeking youngsters sparking a surge in riders traveling on the roofs of New York City trains: don't do it. He went in and out of consciousness as blood soaked the roof of the train.
Pretoria school girl kills Bacardi dance in front of peers outside State Theatre
A TikTok of school girl's Bacardi moves had many people impressed. SA social media users complimented the Pretoria teenager's lit dancing at the State Theatre.
SA woman surprises mom after year-long US trip, heartwarming reunion goes TikTok viral
A young woman who was in the United States of America came returned to South Africa and surprised her mother. Her mother was in emotional and extremely happy.
Brazil footballers say they fell victim to crypto scam
Three Brazilian footballers, including Nottingham Forest midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, say they have fallen victim to a multi-million-dollar cryptocurrency scam, according to local media reports. "I've always seen stupid people fall victim to pyramid schemes and scams.
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