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Hints at origins of mysterious 'alien' mummies found in Peru revealed by genetic testing
A discovery in Peru has captivated scientists and conspiracy theorists alike since 2015, when a grave digger uncovered mummified bodies inside a cave. These unusual remains, notable for having three fingers and three toes, sparked wild...

Court takes cognizance against shipping company, former Director in Rs 22,000 crore bank fraud case
A Rouse Avenue court has taken cognizance of a Rs. 22,000 crore alleged bank fraud and funds siphoning case against Surat, Gujarat-based ABG Shipyard Ltd, its former Director, Auditor, public servants, and subsidiary companies. It is alleged that...

Peru Seeks To Attract New Japanese Business Investment During Tokyo Promotion
(MENAFN- News Direct) "> OSAKA, JAPAN – August 7, 2025 – 10:30 AM Eastern Time As part of Peru's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai in Japan, the Peruvian government held an investment seminar in Tokyo called Invest Day Peru-Japan. This...

Peru Consolidates Its Presence In Asia With Successful Export And Tourism Roadshows In Japan
(MENAFN- News Direct) "> OSAKA, JAPAN – August 8, 2025 – 10:07 AM Eastern Time – Through its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Peru consolidated its presence in Asian markets by promoting its export and tourism industry. In this context,...

Global blueberry industry bets on quality and growth toward 2027
The global blueberry industry is currently facing a critical transformation, characterized by rapid growth, changes in commercial windows, and an increasingly demanding consumer. Mario Steta, International President at the International Blueberry...

CEPA with Peru could boost fashion industry: Santoso
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Trade Minister Budi Santoso has expressed optimism about the newly signed Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA) leading to growth in the national fashion industry. “We now have the CEPA, which is...

Director Shazia Iqbal calls out industry’s lack of support for Dhadak 2: ‘Do they feel the need to make socially relevant films?’
Dhadak 2 director Shazia Iqbal recently spoke about the film industry’s lack of support for socially relevant cinema. Her debut feature, which addresses casteism in India, released in theatres on August 1. In a recent interview, Shazia criticised...

Shazia Iqbal questions industry’s lack of support after Dhadak 2: ‘Do they feel the need to make relevant films?’
Director Shazia Iqbal has opened up about the lack of industry support for socially relevant cinema following the release of her powerful debut feature, Dhadak 2, which addresses casteism in India. The film, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant...

Exclusive: Squint raises $40 million at $265 million valuation to modernize manufacturing for companies like Pepsi and Michelin
Manufacturing dates back about 2.5 million years, when early hominins fashioned stone tools. Since then, it’s been an industry formed and reformed by technology. And as AI has become the axis on which all technology turns, it makes sense AI would...

Minor Hotels Opens Its First Property in Peru: Nhow Lima
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, a global hotel owner and operator with over 560 properties across 57 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, has officially opened its first hotel...

Why In The World Did The Boeing 777X Fly To Mexico?
In 2024, Mexico's Toluca International Airport (TLC) was seen hosting Boeing 777X test flights. While the Boeing 777X was not the first aircraft to conduct flight testing at Toluca, it does appear to be uncommon for Boeing to test its aircraft...
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La Salle-Peru’s Morscheiser twins ‘have the tools’ to be successful at varsity level
La Salle-Peru junior twins Jaron and Mason Morscheiser come from a strong football lineage. Their father, John, played football at the University of Iowa. So they’ve been around the game since they were young playing football in the front yard....

We’ll adjust to the game, says the citrus industry as Tau, Steenhuisen target new markets
According to Hannes de Waal, chief executive of the Sundays River Citrus Company and board member of the Citrus Growers Association, the industry expects a favourable outcome from tariff negotiations with the US — if not now, then soon. “Citrus...

‘Hridayapoorvam’ Song ‘Venmathi’ Out: Lyrical Video From Mohanlal’s Film Makes Your Heart Melt (Watch Video)
Chennai, August 17: The makers of director Sathyan Anthikad's eagerly-awaited family drama 'Hridayapoorvam', featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on Sunday released the lyrical video of the mellifluous number 'Venmathi' from the...

Indonesia, Peru to link Borobudur and Machu Picchu in heritage pact
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and Peru have agreed to boost cooperation between their iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Borobudur Temple in Central Java and Machu Picchu in Peru — as part of commemorations marking 50 years of diplomatic...

Indonesia, Peru to boost trade after sealing agreement
ndonesia and Peru signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, with President Prabowo Subianto and his counterpart Dina Boluarte pledging to boost economic ties as the two countries mark their 50th diplomatic...

STX Signs Contract to Supply 10 Small Tactical Vehicles to Peru
Global trading company STX announced on Aug. 11 that it signed a contract on Aug. 7 (local time) with FAME S.A.C., a state-owned defense company under the Peruvian Army, to supply an initial 10 units of Kia-produced Korean Light Tactical Vehicles...

Indonesia awards highest state honor to Peru's President Boluarte
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday bestowed the country's highest honor — the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna (Adipurna Star) — on visiting Peruvian President Dina Boluarte for her role in strengthening...

Akta 144 kekal berkuat kuasa menurut peruntukan sedia ada - Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: Akta Kemajuan Petroleum 1974 (Akta 144) akan terus berkuat kuasa mengikut peruntukan undang-undang yang sedia ada. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said menjelaskan...

Shopper stunned after hunting down rare furniture at thrift store: 'You won today'
"Congratulations!" by Taylor SmithAugust 17, 2025 A Redditor on r/ThriftStoreHauls shows why thrifting is always worth it. In their post, the OP shares a picture of a 1959 dresser they found at their local thrift store. Another photo shows the...