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Facebook, Instagram services restored after widespread outages
More than half a million users across the globe reported issues earlier in the day, with many saying they were booted out of the social media platforms and unable to log back in. The most frequently reported problems by users were with logging into the Facebook app and issues with the Instagram app.A Meta Spokesman said the issue was resolved for "everyone who was impacted"
Facebook is the world's largest social media platform with three billion active users
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Cryptocurrencies seem to be the flavor of the season as increasingly more people around the world are embracing them; sometimes even abandoning their traditional avenues like Equity, Gold, etc.Business
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Youth can play a significant role in promoting dialogue, tolerance, coexistence, and actively contributing to addressing global challenges, says Dr Leah Pisar, President of the Aladdin Project, at the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum, held in Geneva.
Pinning high hopes on the capabilities and determination of young people to achieve a better future for humanity, Pisar emphasizes the importance of dialogue and cooperation with followers of different religions and cultures during her lecture titled 'Building Peace through Cultural Rapprochement'.
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Now more accessible, Bitcoin strikes record high above $69,000
Bitcoin has enjoyed an unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency. Since their approval on January 10 by US securities regulators, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) indexed to bitcoin have theoretically enabled a wider public to invest in the cryptocurrency without having to hold it directly.
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Food dispatch app Uber Eats launches robot deliveries in Tokyo
Uber Eats' boxy robots have square headlights for eyes and three wheels on each side to navigate kerbs as they calculate routes on their own, using sensors to avoid pedestrians and other obstacles.Like self-driving delivery services launched by the company in North America, the Tokyo robots will be limited in scope at first, said Uber...Starting Wednesday, robot deliveries will be offered in a small area of the city by the US-based food app, which hopes to eventually roll out the service more widely in Japan
Japan changed traffic laws last year to allow delivery robots on public streets and other companies including Panasonic are also trialing cute new machines to transport goods
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Houthis attack ship listed as ‘Israeli-affiliated’ off Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels, who since November have fired drones and missiles at numerous ships in the Red Sea area vital for world trade, claimed responsibility for the latest incident. They say their campaign is in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip where Israel is battling Hamas fighters.
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Above-normal temperatures for March-May due to El Nino: UN
El Nino, the large-scale warming of surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, typically has the greatest impact on the global climate in the year after it develops, in this instance 2024. The weather phenomenon occurs on average every two to seven years, and episodes typically last nine to 12 months.Though El Nino is now gradually weakening, its impact will continue over the coming months by fuelling the heat trapped in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases
It is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought in some parts of the world and heavy rains elsewhere
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Gaza detainees released by Israel report abuse, says UNRWA
UNRWA chief's comments capped a tumultuous day during which Israel and UNRWA have traded accusations, with Israel accusing the agency of having employed more than 450 "terrorists." Israel also recalled its ambassador to the UN for consultations after the country accused the organization of failing to adequately address claims of sexual violence against Israelis.
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China sets ambitious 5 percent growth target for 2024
Premier Li Qiang formally announced the growth objective, alongside the overall budget and key government policies for 2024, at China's annual National People's Congress (NPC), which kicked off Tuesday morning. A budget report indicated China's military spending - second only to the United States' - would rise by 7.2 percent.Last year's NPC saw President Xi Jinping anointed for a historic third term, cementing his rule as the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong
This year's gathering will focus on a litany of economic and security challenges, including a protracted property sector crisis, and soaring youth unemployment
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Iraq unveils restoration at ancient city ravaged by IS
Three monumental sculptures in the ancient city of Hatra were restored after being vandalized by the Islamic State group during their brief rule.Arts & Culture
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Heart of Baghdad’s book trade gets makeover
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