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Voices of Today Literary Translation Award Shortlist Announced, Showcasing New Talent

Voices of Today Literary Translation Award Shortlist Announced, Showcasing New Talent

The inaugural Voices of Today Literary Translation Award has announced its shortlist, aiming to bring contemporary Chinese literature to English-speaking audiences. The award, organized by Singing Grass and Paper Republic, received over 100 entries from 14 countries. Entrants translated an excerpt from Liu Zhenyun's novel 'Salty Jokes'. The shortlist includes translators from the USA, UK, Australia, and Malaysia. The winner will be announced at the Beijing International Book Fair. Judges praised the high standard of entries, highlighting the challenge of translating the novel's unique voice and dialect.
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On This Day: “The Ballad of John and Yoko” Continued The Beatles’ Chart Success

On This Day: “The Ballad of John and Yoko” Continued The Beatles’ Chart Success

"The Ballad of John and Yoko" is a notable single by The Beatles, released in 1969. This song, written by John Lennon and credited to the famous Le...
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Kentucky Wildcats News: Karl-Anthony Towns and New York Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Kentucky Wildcats News: Karl-Anthony Towns and New York Knicks take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Karl-Anthony Towns helped lead the Knicks to a big Game 1 win in San Antonio.
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Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles

Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 3 (Reuters) - Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing the price of stocks and bonds while lifting the dollar and oil.
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Five Eyes Warns of Chinese Espionage via LinkedIn Targeting U.S. Officials

Five Eyes Warns of Chinese Espionage via LinkedIn Targeting U.S. Officials

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance, including the FBI and agencies from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued a warning about Chinese espionage activities using LinkedIn. The advisory highlights that Chinese operatives are using the platform to target government officials, military personnel, and academics by posing as recruiters or consultants. These operatives offer job opportunities or consultancy work to gain access to sensitive national security information. The advisory warns that initial contacts may appear legitimate but can lead to requests for sensitive information. The statement emphasizes the use of front companies to disguise these espionage efforts.
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Cognisys Expands Cybersecurity Operations to Australia Amid Global Growth

Cognisys Expands Cybersecurity Operations to Australia Amid Global Growth

Cognisys Expands Cybersecurity Operations to Australia Amid Global Growth
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Hims Hers Expands Global Reach with Eucalyptus Acquisition, Strengthening Consumer Health Platform

Hims Hers Expands Global Reach with Eucalyptus Acquisition, Strengthening Consumer Health Platform

Hims Hers Expands Global Reach with Eucalyptus Acquisition, Strengthening Consumer Health Platform
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AUKUS Partners Announce Advancements in Submarine and UUV Programs

AUKUS Partners Announce Advancements in Submarine and UUV Programs

The AUKUS partnership, comprising Australia, the UK, and the US, has announced significant advancements in their submarine and unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) programs. At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the partners confirmed plans to operationalize the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) by 2027, which will support the delivery of three second-hand Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Additionally, the first project under Pillar 2 aims to develop payloads and enabling systems for UUVs, with initial deliveries expected from 2027.
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Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 1 (Reuters) - Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining several key global benchmarks in an AI-driven rally to new highs after President Donald Trump said the
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Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

Trading Day: New high? Still a buy

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 2 (Reuters) - World stocks rose to fresh peaks again on Tuesday as no major change in U.S.-Iran tensions, together with a general calm across currency and bond markets, encouraged investors to keep buying.
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UMPG Australia President Andrew Jenkins Announces Departure After Nearly Two Decades

UMPG Australia President Andrew Jenkins Announces Departure After Nearly Two Decades

UMPG Australia President Andrew Jenkins Announces Departure After Nearly Two Decades
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ATIA Launches Campaign for Revised Travel Advice Through Middle East

ATIA Launches Campaign for Revised Travel Advice Through Middle East

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has launched a 'Campaign for Commonsense' to advocate for a change in Australia's travel advisory for transit through the Middle East. Currently, the advisory is set at Level 4 ('Do Not Travel'), which ATIA argues is overly restrictive for passengers merely transiting through major hubs like Dubai and Doha. The campaign seeks to adjust the advisory to Level 3 ('Reconsider your need to travel'), reflecting the lower risk associated with short airport transits compared to extended stays. ATIA CEO Dean Long emphasizes that maintaining a high-level advisory could lead to a loss of public trust in official travel advice and create insurance issues for travelers.