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Rescuers embark on all-night race to save Titanic sub crew
A search and rescue mission for a missing submersible near the Titanic wreck enters a critical stage as time runs out for the crew’s oxygen supply. Despite detecting unidentified underwater noises, the challenge of finding and saving the crew alive remains formidable.
World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2023 sheds light on persistent global inequalities
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2023 reveals persistent gender disparities globally, urging collective, coordinated efforts to foster equality in economic participation, education, health, and political representation.
Rescuers boost efforts as clock ticks to find lost Titanic sub
Specialized deep-sea vessels and US Navy experts joined the search for a missing tourist submersible near the Titanic wreck as oxygen supply for the five passengers dwindled.
Rescue efforts intensified as concerns about the submersible’s design and safety were raised, while the estimated time left for oxygen was less than two days. The unified team of rescuers worked tirelessly to deploy assets and expertise in a complex search operation.
Biden equates China’s Xi with ‘dictators’ at donor reception
US President Joe Biden angered Chinese President Xi Jinping by recounting a February incident where a Chinese spying balloon was shot down by the US, leading to a diplomatic crisis. Biden emphasized China’s economic difficulties but highlighted the need for a relationship. He also mentioned the Quad group’s efforts in the Indo-Pacific region, which upset Xi.