https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/15/brazil-prayer-livestreams-catholic-church#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Catholic%20church%2C%20this%20powerful,reinventing%20itself%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20added.
#Brazil #Jesus
#Brazil #Jesus
the Guardian
‘Catholicism is reinventing itself’: Brazilians waking at 4am to stream prayers
Habit of rising early for live streams growing rapidly, suggesting Brazil is testing ground for religious influencers
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"“In conclusion, an acquittal of the three persons is in order,” Judge Ng said to loud gasps in the packed courtroom"
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/judge-acquits-three-women-accused-of-organising-procession-outside-istana
#Singapore #law
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/judge-acquits-three-women-accused-of-organising-procession-outside-istana
#Singapore #law
The Straits Times
Judge acquits three women accused of organising procession outside Istana
The judge said the women did not reasonably know that their route was a prohibited area under the Public Order Act. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/life/sleep-with-the-fishes-glamping-at-the-singapore-oceanarium
#Singapore
#Singapore
The Straits Times
Sleep with the fishes: Glamping at the Singapore Oceanarium
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access, guided tours and an overnight stay in the midst of marine life. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taste-orchard-settlement-hao-mart-tenants-5415161
#Singapore
#Singapore
CNA
Taste Orchard tenants reject settlement with Hao Mart, say it does not address business losses
Two tenants say business has dropped drastically since news broke of the early lease termination, and that they should be compensated for this.
With thanks to Mr Chan for the contribution
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/267215/king-charles-and-pope-leo-xiv-to-pray-together-in-historic-ecumenical-moment-at-vatican
#UK #England
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/267215/king-charles-and-pope-leo-xiv-to-pray-together-in-historic-ecumenical-moment-at-vatican
#UK #England
Catholic News Agency
King Charles and Pope Leo XIV to pray together in historic ecumenical moment at Vatican
King Charles III will join in ecumenical prayer presided over by Pope Leo XIV for the care of creation inside the Sistine Chapel on Oct. 23.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/turning-rubbish-to-electricity-indonesia-to-build-huge-incinerators-to-shrink-landfill-needs
#indonesia #climatechange #infrastructure
#indonesia #climatechange #infrastructure
The Straits Times
Turning rubbish into electricity: Indonesia to build huge incinerators to shrink landfill needs
The country plans to build 10 waste-to-energy incinerators that will cost up to $234 million each. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/Peru-declares-30-day-state-of-emergency-in-Lima-to-tackle-rising-crime
#Peru
#Peru
The Straits Times
Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime
LIMA - Peru's President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/timor-leste-asean-trade-investment-jobs-southeast-asia-geopolitics-5414751
#TimorLeste
#TimorLeste
CNA
'A more attractive place to invest': Timor-Leste seeks trade and job growth with ASEAN membership
The region’s youngest nation, which gained independence in 2002, will become the bloc’s 11th member.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/Bolivias-new-president-rekindles-cautious-hope-for-long-stalled-lithium-dreams
#Bolivia
#Bolivia
The Straits Times
Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams
Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after years of false starts under two decades of socialist rule.…
https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/other-news/sg-simplify-foreign-law-firm-licensing-tighten-local-practice-rules
#Singapore #Law
#Singapore #Law
Legalbusinessonline
SG to simplify foreign law firm licensing, tighten local practice rules | Asian Legal Business
Singapore's Ministry of Law is reviewing recommendations to streamline the licensing framework for foreign law firms, addressing concerns that the current system has grown too complex while seeking to safeguard the independence of local practices.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cuba-captures-chinese-fentanyl-kingpin-wanted-mexico-us-5418796
#Mexico #Cuba #USA
#Mexico #Cuba #USA
CNA
Cuba nabs Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by Mexico, US
MEXICO CITY: Cuba has arrested a suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin who escaped from custody in Mexico and is also wanted by the United States, the Mexican government said on Wed
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/north-korea-building-memorial-troops-killed-ukraine-war-5421821
#Urkainerussiawar #DPRK
#Urkainerussiawar #DPRK
CNA
North Korea building memorial for troops killed in Ukraine war
SEOUL: North Korea has begun constructing a memorial for its soldiers killed fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine, state media reported on Thursday (Oct 23), as leader Kim Jong Un hailed a "historic peak" in ties with Moscow.The so-called Memorial Museum…