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eNCA
3 minutes ago
- General
- eNCA
R30M old age home remains empty
TEMBISA - The Tembisa Old Age Home in Ekurhuleni was abruptly closed six years ago, never to be reopened. The R30-million facility was built in 2012, and started operating two years later. And when it closed in 2019, almost 60 elderly residents were left without care, and its staff was left in limbo. Today, it stands empty, with the elderly around it, suffering.
South China Morning Post
4 minutes ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
SCMP Best Bets: Magnifique can be a Sha Tin money-spinner
Sam Agars SZERYNG - R7 (2) Broke through in fine style last start and looks far from finished Jay Rooney MAGNIFIQUE - R9 (6) Trialled brilliantly ahead of his return and is drawn to get a dream run Trackwork Spy MAGNIFIQUE - R9 (6) Looks ready to make an impact on his return from a freshen up Phillip Woo SZERYNG - R7 (2) Eye-catching winner last start and can repeat from a good draw HK Racing News Get updates direct to your inbox Sign up Best Bets Racing News By registering you agree to our T&Cs & Privacy Policy Error: Please enter a valid email. The email address is already in use. Please login to subscribe. Error, please try again later. THANK YOU You are one the list. Shannon (Vincent Wong) TOURBILLON GOLFER - R7 (3) Ran well for second on debut and can win Racing Post Online YEE CHEONG RAIDER - R3 (11) Can go one better than his nice last-start second Tom Wood SZERYNG - R7 (2) Last-start winner with a similar draw and extra 7lb shouldn't be of concern
Libya Review
5 minutes ago
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libyan PM Visits Bela Expo 2025 in Belarusian Capital
Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad, accompanied by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich, visited the Bela Expo 2025 exhibition in the Belarusian capital, Minsk. The high-level government delegation toured various sections of the exhibition, including the World War II Museum, which is featured alongside the expo. The visit coincided with Belarus' national independence celebrations. During the visit, Prime Minister Hammad highlighted the importance of strengthening joint cooperation across various sectors to bolster the partnership between Libya and Belarus. He also stressed the significance of enhancing cultural and economic ties between the two nations. Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations. Libya's economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya's economy. The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions. The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition. Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges. Tags: Bela Expo 2025BelaruslibyaOsama Hammad
South China Morning Post
5 minutes ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
More than 90% of Hong Kong's AI supercomputing capacity in use, Cyberport says
Hong Kong's ambition to create an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is bearing fruit, with more than 90 per cent of the city's flagship supercomputing centre at Cyberport now in use, according to officials. Advertisement The AI Supercomputing Centre, which began operations in December, is a cornerstone of the government's strategy to foster a vibrant local AI ecosystem. Authorities have earmarked HK$3 billion (US$418.6 million) in subsidies to support AI model development and applications. Cyberport said on Friday that it had received 20 applications for the subsidy programme, with 10 projects approved so far. Among the recipients is the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre, which is developing a foundational audio model and a ChatGPT-style tool used by more than 70 per cent of government departments. The centre has also launched a multilingual transcription tool capable of detecting Cantonese, Mandarin and English. The government is seeking to boost computing resources for start-ups as part of its ambition to transform Hong Kong into a leading technology hub, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said in June. Plans are under way for a new supercomputing centre at Sandy Ridge in the Northern Metropolis – a government project to transform a large swathe of land in the New Territories into an economic hub. At the Cyberport event, Yang Hongxia, one of China's top AI scientists and head of computing at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said access to the centre's resources helped her project achieve breakthroughs in medical applications. Advertisement 'By collaborating with the top cancer treatment hospitals in Hong Kong and mainland China, we have enhanced data analysis and localised applications in the specialised field of cancer treatment based on vertical large models and specialised models,' Yang said.
South China Morning Post
5 minutes ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
UN records over 600 Gaza killings near aid distribution points, humanitarian convoys
Israeli air strikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early on Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid. Advertisement Meanwhile, the UN human rights office says it has recorded 613 killings in Gaza near humanitarian convoys and as Palestinians try to reach aid at distribution points run by an Israeli-backed American organisation since it first began operations in late May. Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said the rights office was not able to attribute responsibility for the killings. But she said 'it is clear that the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach the distribution points' operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). In a message to Associated Press, Shamdasani said that of the total tallied, 509 killings were 'GHF-related', meaning at or near its distribution sites. 'Information keeps coming in,' she added. 'This is ongoing and it is unacceptable.' Advertisement Shamdasani originally told the UN briefing the killings were recorded both at GHF sites and near humanitarian convoys. She later clarified that the killings in the vicinity of GHF distribution points were 'at or near their distribution sites'.
