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2 months ago

Hopeful for Dialogue: Sri Kartarpur Corridor Extension Offers a Promising Pathway to Normalcy

The Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the region. It allows Indian pilgrims to visit the holy shrine in Pakistan, which has been a source of contention between the two countries. The extension of the agreement will ensure uninterrupted operation of the corridor, benefiting both countries and their citizens. However, it is important …

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4 months ago

Research to strengthen polar exploration capability in full swing

China Daily

Scientists and engineers have been working on the research and development for the country's next-generation research icebreaker for years, expecting construction of the first such vessel to begin in the near future, according to a key figure involved in this project. Once it enters service, it will be capable of conducting long-duration missions in the Arctic and Antarctica and will …

China Research Ice Xuelong Jidi Polar Icebreaker

4 months ago

Research to strengthen polar exploration capability in full swing

China Daily

Scientists and engineers have been working on the research and development for the country's next-generation research icebreaker for years, expecting construction of the first such vessel to begin in the near future, according to a key figure involved in this project. Once it enters service, it will be capable of conducting long-duration missions in the Arctic and Antarctica and will …

China Research Ice Polar Xuelong Icebreaker Exploration Capability

5 months, 1 week ago

US, Canada and Finland look to build more icebreakers to counter Russia in the Arctic

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The United States, Canada and Finland will work together to build up their icebreaker fleets as they look to bolster their defenses in the Arctic, where Russia has been increasingly active, the White House announced Thursday. The pact announced at the NATO summit calls for enhanced information sharing on polar icebreaker production, allowing for workers and experts from …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S., Canada and Finland look to build more icebreakers to counter Russia in the Arctic

LA Times

President Biden, left, and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, right, with Alexander Stubb, president of Finland, center, as they arrive for a welcome ceremony at the NATO summit in Washington on Wednesday. Daleep Singh, the White House deputy national security advisor for international economics, said the agreement would reinforce to adversaries Russia and China that the U.S. and its allies will …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina faces $100m cost blowout due to 'unforeseen' issues

ABC

In short: A newly released report shows Australia's icebreaker is facing a $100 million cost blowout by 2030. This month's federal budget included an additional $109 million over three years to cover a range of increased costs affecting the Nuyina. Australia's trouble-plagued icebreaker is facing a $100 million cost blowout by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Australian …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese icebreaker Xue Long arrives in Qingdao

China Daily

China's polar research vessel Xue Long, or Snow Dragon, arrived in Qingdao, Shandong on April 10, marking the successful conclusion of the 40th Chinese Antarctic expedition organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ministry of Natural Resources and the People's Government of Shandong Province will hold a welcome ceremony at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center and organize a three-day …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

China's 1st domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 visits HKSAR

China Daily

China's polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, enters the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, April 8, 2024. HONG KONG -- China's first domestically made icebreaker Xuelong 2 on Monday arrived in the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for a five-day visit. Sun Shuxian, deputy minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, said that in …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Antarctic Division 'struggling' to use $528 million icebreaker for science voyages, review says

ABC

In short: The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. "Over the past 12 months, RSV Nuyina has supported resupply activities at Australia's research …

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1 year ago

Australia's icebreaker Nuyina 'hit' Tasman Bridge multiple times during computer simulations

ABC

In short: Computer-based simulations show Australia's Antarctic icebreaker "hit" Hobart's Tasman Bridge four times, and would have done so a further 10 times if the virtual trial wasn't aborted. The image shows the moment Australia's $528 million Antarctic icebreaker "collides" into a pylon as it travels under Hobart's Tasman Bridge. 'Catastrophic' risk not worth it 'Reputational' risk, cost blowout, damage …

Computer Risk Report Bridge Ship Vessel Hobart

1 year, 1 month ago

FOI documents reveal RSV Nuyina's $875k fuel cost blowout after Antarctic icebreaker banned from transiting Tasman Bridge

ABC

In short: The Australian Antarctic Division will have to spend an extra $875,000 in fuel costs this season after its icebreaker was barred from accessing refuelling facilities in its home port of Hobart, due to it being deemed unsafe to travel under the Tasman Bridge. "The estimated cost of refuelling the RSV Nuyina in Burnie, rather than at Selfs Point, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand merino wool sellers attract new ethical producers in Australia to stem shortfall

ABC

New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping scenery, first-class food and wine, and sheep — lots of them. Key points: New Zealand Merino Company is chasing more wool out of Australia to meet growing market demand Around 130 woolgrowers from across Australia now supply the foreign business Global fashion brands want proof farmers are looking after the environment But since …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Troubled icebreaker Nuyina ruled out from sailing under Tasman Bridge, meaning Hobart to Burnie voyage to refuel

ABC

In short: The ship, which came into service in 2021, has been refused permission to sail under the Tasman Bridge to reach its refuelling station, which means it has to travel to Burnie, 674km away by sea The ship, which came into service in 2021, has been refused permission to sail under the Tasman Bridge to reach its refuelling station, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Central banks should try out new ideas for global payments

Live Mint

Two competing ideas are jostling for attention, each promising to reshape inefficient systems of moving money from one country to another. The European payment system recently did a trial linkup with Malaysia and Singapore under the Bank for International Settlements’ Nexus protocol, designed to transfer funds between bank accounts in different countries under 60 seconds. According to a Fidelity report, …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The Best Merino Wool Apparel We've Tried (2024): 27 Socks, Hoodies, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, and Jackets

Wired

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. At only 87 percent merino wool, these are also a good choice for anyone on the fence about trying a wool base layer. However, the rest of my family use REI's in-house merino wool base layers and leggings, which are a reasonably priced option and don't …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Antarctic resupply ship to replace broken Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina also breaks and returns to port

ABC

An Antarctic expedition ship chartered to replace Australia's broken icebreaker has had to limp back to Hobart due to mechanical problems. Key points: The interim Antarctic resupply ship taking over from the broken RSV Nuyina is back in Hobart with mechanical issues The Australian Antarctic Division says the impact on cargo for research stations is being assessed The second broken …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches massive nuclear-powered icebreaker in race to control the Arctic

The Telegraph

Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a nuclear-powered icebreaker as he vowed to control the Arctic. Addressing a Saint Petersburg ceremony for the launch of the Yakutia icebreaker by video link, Putin said such vessels were of "strategic" importance for Russia. "Both icebreakers were laid down as part of a large serial project and are part of our …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship provides support to Ukrainian Antarctic scientists

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The crew of the Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship have provided …

Navy Antarctic Ukrainian Scientists Ship Provides

2 years, 9 months ago

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

China Daily

Li Jianrong skis at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, the only ski field in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li Jianrong's life took a U-turn as the ice and snow industry has taken root in her hometown, Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li, 27, is a skiing instructor at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

China Daily

Li Jianrong skis at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, the only ski field in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li Jianrong's life took a U-turn as the ice and snow industry has taken root in her hometown, Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Northwest China's Gansu province. Li, 27, is a skiing instructor at Wushaoling International Ski Resort, …

China Winter Ski Tibetan Winter Sports Resort Tianzhu

2 years, 10 months ago

Tinder India: Make Music The Ultimate Icebreaker For Your Dates

News 18

So, you matched with someone on Tinder, and after the first few seconds it feels as if the both of you have nothing much to talk about. Simply said – talking about one’s fav songs or starting a conversation with one’s taste in music is a great way to kickstart a new connection and get to know them. Using Music …

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3 years, 2 months ago

New Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina docks in locked-down Hobart

ABC

It was not quite the celebratory fanfare planned but Australia's new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has finally arrived in Hobart. Key points: The Australian Antarctic Division's new icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, has arrived in Hobart after a six-week voyage from the Netherlands The $528-million purpose-built ship will be the "backbone" of Australia's $1.9 billion Antarctic program over the next 30 years …

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3 years, 3 months ago

New Antarctic icebreaker Nuyina finally on its way to Australia

ABC

Australia's state-of-the-art Antarctic icebreaker, Nuyina, has begun its six-week journey across the planet to its new home port of Hobart. Key points: Nuyina replaces Aurora Australis, which was in service between 1989 and 2020 The new ship boasts vastly improved capabilities and a hefty price tag The word 'nuyina' means 'southern lights' in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aboriginals …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Support ship to be deployed by AAD to assist stricken icebreaker MPV Everest after fire

ABC

The Australian Antarctic Division will send a support ship to a vessel that was "engulfed" by a fire earlier this week and is currently in the Southern Ocean with a storm approaching. Key points: A storm is fast approaching the fire-damaged MPV Everest vessel, which is currently in the Southern Ocean The Australian Antarctic Division will deploy a support ship …

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Hopeful for Dialogue: Sri Kartarpur Corridor Extension Offers a Promising Pathway to Normalcy

Research to strengthen polar exploration capability in full swing

Research to strengthen polar exploration capability in full swing

US, Canada and Finland look to build more icebreakers to counter Russia in the Arctic

U.S., Canada and Finland look to build more icebreakers to counter Russia in the Arctic

Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina faces $100m cost blowout due to 'unforeseen' issues

Chinese icebreaker Xue Long arrives in Qingdao

China's 1st domestically made polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 visits HKSAR

Australian Antarctic Division 'struggling' to use $528 million icebreaker for science voyages, review says

Australia's icebreaker Nuyina 'hit' Tasman Bridge multiple times during computer simulations

FOI documents reveal RSV Nuyina's $875k fuel cost blowout after Antarctic icebreaker banned from transiting Tasman Bridge

New Zealand merino wool sellers attract new ethical producers in Australia to stem shortfall

Troubled icebreaker Nuyina ruled out from sailing under Tasman Bridge, meaning Hobart to Burnie voyage to refuel

Central banks should try out new ideas for global payments

The Best Merino Wool Apparel We've Tried (2024): 27 Socks, Hoodies, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, and Jackets

Antarctic resupply ship to replace broken Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina also breaks and returns to port

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches massive nuclear-powered icebreaker in race to control the Arctic

Royal Navy’s icebreaker ship provides support to Ukrainian Antarctic scientists

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

Winter sports an ice-breaker for Northwest China's Tibetan area

Tinder India: Make Music The Ultimate Icebreaker For Your Dates

New Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina docks in locked-down Hobart

New Antarctic icebreaker Nuyina finally on its way to Australia

Support ship to be deployed by AAD to assist stricken icebreaker MPV Everest after fire