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In June, Pakistan was in a race against time to secure $1.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a bid to solve its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1947. Days before an existing bailout package was set to expire, the country’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, held last-minute talks with the IMF after scrambling to …

As Hamster and SNK’s tireless mission to get as much of the NEOGEO library onto mobile continues, the wheel finally lands on Thrash Rally ($3.99). It’s a top-down rally racer from the powerhouse system’s second year on the market, originally developed by the folks at ADK. Interestingly, we’ve already seen the game’s spiritual successor, Over Top, arrive in the ACA …

 Design History Illustration #astrology #books #engraving #medieval July 11, 2023 Kate Mothes All images via The Library of Congress More than 2,000 years ago in Hellenistic Greece, the astrolabe was invented as a kind of analog calculator to decode a range of astronomical observations, survey an area, or reckon latitude and time. Often made from metal, the tool was …

While there’s disagreement as to how dire the situation has become, insiders and industry experts concur that from a PR standpoint, these are tough times for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Multiple polls indicate that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s approval ratings are at an all-time low, and the couple has been on a downward trajectory throughout 2023. Reports …

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, Max (aka the streamer formerly known as HBO Max)—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. However, because Max is not (yet) a production powerhouse like, say, …

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged NATO to promote a ceasefire and peace talks in Ukraine rather than continue to ship weapons to Kiev. He made the argument in a video clip posted on social media on Monday. “Instead of bringing weapons to Ukraine, we should bring peace,” Orban said in the video, delivered in Hungarian with English captions. …

Game development studio Singularity 6 has announced both closed and open beta tests will take place for Palia in August. If you aren’t familiar with the game, Paila is a community simulation MMO where you can build a home and life, befriend various characters, and experience an evolving narrative with other players. Palia | Official Beta Release Trailer The game …

Vincent van Gogh, “Doctor Paul Gachet” (1890), oil on canvas, Musée d’Orsay, Paris (all images courtesy Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam) AMSTERDAM — A doctor can be a consoling presence in the life of any troubled human being. Such was Dr. Paul Gachet, the physician, phrenologist, artist, and art collector (yes, he was a man of many parts) who became an …

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The ambitious set of objectives agreed in 2015 for people and planet have been derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating global crises. Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda the world has undergone significant changes, and progress towards the SDG is falling behind due to financial, energy, food, and humanitarian setbacks exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. The High-Level Political Forum …