Freed India laborers tell of yoga & phone games amid Uttarakhand tunnel collapse. The 41 workers were trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days. The workers were rescued on Tuesday after a challenging operation. The 41 Indian workers who were trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days are safe … Read more
Sandy Hook families agree to pay off Alex Jones’s $1.5 billion debt. They indicated they would accept the sale of Jones’s assets. Jones admitted making repeated false claims about the deaths. Family members of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting have offered to settle the $1.5 billion debt owed by conspiracy theorist … Read more
Anthony Albanese has issued a national apology to survivors of the thalidomide scandal. Anthony Albanese acknowledged the government’s role in the tragedy. The apology was directed at survivors and their families. Australia’s Prime Minister has issued a national apology to survivors of the thalidomide scandal and their families, more than 60 years after the drug … Read more
Rat plague reaches fishing villages in Australia. Residents in towns like Normanton report extensive damage. The rodent boom is attributed to favorable breeding conditions. Queensland, Australia, is grappling with a rat and mouse plague, as thousands of rodents, dead and alive, inundate beaches, causing distress among residents. The surge in the native rodent population has … Read more
WHO needs data on pediatric “pneumonia clusters.” ProMed has highlighted a surge in flu-like illnesses among children. Chinese authorities attribute the increase in respiratory diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested additional information from China regarding reports of “clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia” spreading among children in the northern part of the country. Media reports … Read more
Last-minute issues delay the rescue of trapped laborers. 41 workers are trapped inside a tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand. The workers have been stuck in the tunnel since 12 November. Efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped inside a tunnel in India’s Uttarakhand state have resumed after encountering a setback. The workers have been stuck in the … Read more
Ex-Obama advisor held for anti-Muslim abuse at NYC halal cart vendor. Seldowitz was seen in viral videos making inflammatory remarks. Seldowitz had a career in the State Department and the White House. Stuart Seldowitz, a former US State Department aide, has been detained by the police after allegedly directing anti-Muslim abuse at a New York … Read more
North Korea fully paused its military alliance with South Korea. Pyongyang claimed to have successfully launched a spy satellite into space. South Korea partially suspended the agreement. North Korea has torn up a five-year-old deal with South Korea aimed at reducing military tensions, marking an escalation in their ongoing dispute. The conflict began when Pyongyang … Read more
Geert Wilders won a dramatic victory in the Dutch general election. His Freedom Party (PVV) is projected to win 37 seats. He must negotiate with other parties to form a coalition. Geert Wilders, the veteran anti-Islam populist leader, has secured a significant victory in the Dutch general election, as per the latest forecast. His Freedom … Read more
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu responds to India’s assassination plot on US soil. The plot challenged Washington’s sovereignty and national security. The US government raised it with the Indian government. Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the general counsel of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) and a pro-Khalistan Sikh leader, responded to reports of an assassination plot against him by India, … Read more
Kathy Hochul rules out terror over Rainbow Bridge explosion. The incident prompted the closure of four US-Canadian border crossings. The Rainbow Bridge remained closed for further assessment. Terrorism has been ruled out in the Rainbow Bridge car blast that resulted in two fatalities on the route connecting New York state and Ontario at Niagara Falls. … Read more
James May issued a major statement after the cancellation of Top Gear. Freddie Flintoff suffered severe injuries during filming last year. James May believes a new format is necessary. James May, a former Top Gear presenter, has expressed the need for a revamp of the show’s format following the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) decision to … Read more
French pilot sentenced for midair manslaughter. The Montauban criminal court found the 64-year-old pilot guilty. The victim Nicolas Galy was struck shortly after jumping from an aircraft. A French pilot, identified as Alain C, has been issued a flying ban after inadvertently decapitating a skydiver with a plane wing during a jump following a tragic … Read more
Two people were killed in an explosion at the US-Canada border. The vehicle was approaching a checkpoint from the Canadian side. The cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. A vehicle exploded at Rainbow Bridge, near the US-Canada border, killing as many as two people. The incident occurred as the vehicle was approaching … Read more
The US considering designating Houthis as “terrorists.” The Biden administration revoked terrorist designations in January 2021. Sanctions might worsen Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The United States is currently reviewing potential terrorist designations for Yemen’s Houthi rebel group in response to their seizure of a cargo ship. This is a significant shift as the Biden administration revoked … Read more
4 Las Vegas teens accused of murder in schoolmate’s beating murder. Jonathan Lewis Jr died after being attacked by a group of classmates. The accused faces 10 years to life in jail under Nevada law. Four high school students accused of fatally beating a classmate in Las Vegas have been officially charged with second-degree murder. … Read more
UAE sets official holiday plan for public & private sectors for 2024. Aligning holidays aims to support the national economy. Individuals and businesses can anticipate a structured and celebratory year ahead. The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the … Read more
South Korea has suspended parts of its 2018 agreement with North Korea. The launch posed a threat to South Korea’s security. South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with North Korea. South Korea has suspended parts of its 2018 agreement with North Korea, aimed at reducing military tensions, following Pyongyang’s claim of a … Read more
Chinese finance guru Zhu Hexin to take over as head of forex. Zhu is also likely to be named a deputy governor of the PBOC. The move comes as China faces economic challenges. China is expected to announce the appointment of Zhu Hexin, the chief of state-run financial conglomerate CITIC Group and a veteran banker, … Read more
Drilling resumes to rescue trapped Indian laborers. The workers became stranded after a landslide caused a section of the tunnel to collapse. Authorities have maintained contact with the trapped workers. Drilling operations have recommenced near the entrance of a tunnel in Uttarakhand state, India, where 41 workers have been trapped for 10 days. The workers … Read more
Secret talks that led to the Gaza hostages agreement. The announcement of a prisoner swap agreement negotiated by Qatar and Egypt. McGurk and Josh Geltzer were given instructions by Sullivan to form the team. The Qatari government requested the formation of a small team of experts to assist in the efforts to rescue the hostages, … Read more
Human Rights Watch charges Beijing for demolishing mosques. The crackdown is part of Beijing’s increased control over organized religion. The consolidation of mosques is part of the “Sinicisation” policy. China is accused of closing, destroying, and repurposing mosques in a “systematic effort” to curb Islam, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The crackdown … Read more
The self-proclaimed queen & her entourage left for a farm nearby. The school posed challenges for eviction. Locals remain on edge despite their departure. A self-proclaimed “queen” and her entourage have moved to a nearby farm, raising concerns among villagers about a possible return after spending two months in an old school in the Canadian … Read more
Travel chaos has ensued at airports due to a storm affecting Thanksgiving travel plans. Over 4,800 flights with almost 70 cancellations reported. The NWS mentioned widespread rain affecting holiday travel. Travel chaos has ensued at US airports due to a storm affecting Thanksgiving travel plans. Over 4,800 flights within, into, and out of the US … Read more
Voters select new leaders in a neck-and-neck race to lead the country. Dilan Yesilgöz is predicted to become the first female Dutch prime minister. She faces a tight race with anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders. Dutch voters will decide on Wednesday among four front-runners to lead the country into a new political era. Centre-right leader Dilan … Read more
Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges. The CEO of Binance has resigned after pleading guilty. The U.S. Justice Department has imposed a $4.3 billion penalty on Binance. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering violations. The U.S. Justice Department has imposed a $4.3 billion penalty on … Read more
Philippines launches joint sea & air patrols with U.S. military. The three-day air and maritime exercise is seen as a significant initiative. The exercise started at Mavulis island located about 100 km off Taiwan. Joint patrols were launched by the Philippines and the United States in waters near Taiwan, a move likely to increase tension … Read more
France & US plan ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28. India was informed of the plan earlier this month. The proposal suggests the OECD set coal-exit standards for private finance firms. France, with U.S. support, plans to propose a halt to private financing for coal-based power plants at the upcoming U.N. climate … Read more
