Researchers observed the monkeys tapping and rubbing stones against their genitals. Tool use is well documented in animals, though typically for survival purposes like eating.
Japan’s Kishida promises US$30 billion in aid over next 3 years for Africa to counter China, Russia
Kishida attended the conference virtually after testing positive for Covid-19, and promised to help Africa develop through decarbonisation, training talent and ensuring food sustainability.
Malaysia court denounces smear campaign after alleged guilty verdict against Najib’s wife Rosmah leaked
The country’s top court condemned a news website’s action as ‘a deliberate act’ to smear the judiciary’s reputation after it posted the purported document.
Solomon Islands refuses to allow US Coast Guard ship to make routine port call
The Solomons government ‘did not respond to the US government’s request for diplomatic clearance for the vessel to refuel and provision’ said the US Coast Guard.
Luxembourg’s double tax treaties network
Luxembourg has developed a strong network of double tax treaties (DTTs) over the years, supporting its role as a major centre of international trade and investment.
Singapore’s foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan worries US-China tension may ‘spiral’ into war
The nation’s foreign minister does not believe either nation are setting out to wage war ‘but there is a very real risk’; he said the situation reminded him of what happened before WWI, and the world is in a ‘dangerous phase’.
UK Online Safety Bill updated to require content to be assessed in context
Proposed amendments to legislation in the UK would require online service providers to consider “all relevant information that is reasonably available” to them when determining the status of content on their platforms – including whether it is illegal content and needs to be removed from their platforms.
Firms urged to consider data and IP questions when developing green AI
Businesses planning to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their ESG strategy must consider data and intellectual property (IP) related issues, two legal experts have warned.
South Korea signs US$2.25 billion deal with Russian nuclear energy company
Nation has contract with Russian state-run firm to help build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant; Seoul said US was consulted and technologies supplied will not clash with international sanctions against Moscow over war in Ukraine.
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar mark ‘Genocide Remembrance Day’ in Bangladesh camps
Thousands staged rallies to mark 5 years since they fled a military offensive, which is now the subject of a landmark genocide case at the UN’s top court.