On March 20, a ship carrying 74,000 tons of cargo crashed into Pier 77 in Kaohsiung Port, Taiwan. The vessel approached the quay at excessive speed despite repeated radio warnings from the harbor master’s office. Authorities said the captain was apparently drunk at the time of the accident.
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More than 60,000 curious people for a new Book Fair at Palexpo
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The reunion of the Book Fair with Palexpo, following three years in town due to the pandemic, satisfied the organizers. Around 61,000 people will have taken part in the five days of the Geneva meeting, they estimated on Sunday.
All generations will have come to dialogue with the authors. “The public has largely responded to the call and we are overwhelmed,” rejoiced the director and artistic director, Natacha Bayard and Nine Simon.
According to them, the success of this face-to-face edition confirms the attachment to live discussions. More than 600 authors took part, including the two guests of honour.
Meeting for the first time, Monica Sabolo and Joann Sfar spoke with the public but also with their counterparts. The publishers are also happy, note the organizers.
For two days, the Assises de l’édition brought together professionals. This device continues to show its important role to all stakeholders.
The organizers came out of these few days of the show reinvigorated. These confirmed that the meeting is ‘essential’ in this ecosystem, they also said.
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The “Techno Wire”: the return of John Wick and several video game series!
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The beta of Diablo 4, one of the most anticipated games of the year, ends on Sunday. Noovo Info spoke with Stéphane Goulet of Arcade Quebec to talk regarding it. “It’s a return to basics, a darker and bloodier game,” said Mr. Goulet.
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Even more video games
The fans of The Witcher will be served. CD Projekt Red has announced that they are going to remake their first game using the Unreal Engine 5 engine. We can therefore expect stunningly realistic graphics!
A somewhat unexpected game sequel: we learned that we would be entitled to a Counter-Strike 2 this summer and that the game would be free.
An impressive stat for Elden Ring
The players ofElder Ring just reached the milestone of 9 billion deaths this week! They usually die devoured by nightmarish creatures or simply by falling down the void of a cliff.
Suggestions of the week
At the movie theater, John Wick 4 is on view since Friday. And for the players, the remake of Resident Evil 4probably the most popular of the series, is also available since Friday.
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Standard Chartered reaches agreement to sell its Jordan business – press release
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Standard Chartered on Sunday announced plans to sell its Jordanian business to Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB), as the emerging-markets-focused creditor continues plans to exit seven markets in Africa and the Middle East.
The bank has entered into an agreement with AJIB, subject to central bank approval, under which the corporate banking, commercial and institutional banking, consumer credit and private banking activities of the Standard Chartered will be transferred to AJIB.
All Standard Chartered Bank employees in Jordan will transfer to AJIB, the bank said in an emailed statement.