Manchester Airport closed both runways due to heavy snowfall. Wintery conditions caused eight outgoing and four inbound flight cancellations. There were 17 diverted flights. Manchester Airport, one of Britain’s busiest, closed both runways due to ‘heavy snowfall’ Snow blankets Britain, delaying or diverting scores of planes. Wintery conditions caused eight outgoing and four inbound flight … Read more
US authorities blocked Russian diplomats from visiting the graves of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. The Fort Richardson cemetery requires a permit. The Russian embassy tweeted that diplomats had visited the cemetery. US authorities blocked Russian diplomats from visiting the graves of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II in Anchorage, Alaska. “Unfortunately, … Read more
Morocco overcame Portugal 1-0 to get to the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco is the first Arab or African country to reach the World Cup’s last four in 92 years. Arabs celebrated Morocco’s win. Morocco overcame Portugal 1-0 to get to the World Cup semi-finals. In the Arab world, Saturday’s success was especially sweet because Morocco … Read more
Brazil’s elimination by Croatia “psychologically killed” Neymar. Neymar cried after Brazil’s 4-2 quarterfinal penalty loss against Croatia. “I’m psychologically destroyed,” he posted on Instagram. Neymar stated Brazil’s 2022 World Cup elimination by Croatia “psychologically killed” him. Neymar cried after Brazil’s 4-2 quarterfinal penalty loss against Croatia. Neymar posted on Instagram Saturday, “I’m psychologically shattered.” “The … Read more
Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future is in jeopardy. Ronaldo will likely never win a World Cup. After Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Morocco, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future is in jeopardy. Morocco’s historic upset of Portugal on Saturday night in Qatar means Ronaldo, 37, will likely never win a World Cup. … Read more
Rafiqul Islam joined tens of thousands of opposition supporters in Dhaka. He faked his identity. BNP called for the march to protest price spikes. Bangladesh: Dhaka, Rafiqul Islam joined tens of thousands of opposition supporters after traveling from Noakhali. To avoid incarceration before the anti-government gathering, he faked his identity. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist … Read more
Serbia will ask NATO forces to let it send military. However, it doesn’t expect approval. Josep Borrel warned last month of escalation and bloodshed. Serbia will ask NATO forces to let it send military and police to northern Kosovo, but it doesn’t expect approval, President Aleksandar Vucic said. Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy leader, … Read more
Dozens of Maasai youngsters in Kenya participated in the sixth Maasai Olympics. It is an athletic event supported by conservationists. It is a rite of passage for young warriors. Kenya: Dozens of Maasai youngsters participated in the sixth “Maasai Olympics,” an athletic event supported by conservationists as a rite of passage for young warriors. Saturday’s … Read more
NASA’s Orion capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean. It will splash down on Sunday. NASA says Orion’s flight so far has been successful. NASA’s Orion capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a three-week test voyage that includes a near flyby at the Moon. The capsule will splash down Sunday at … Read more
David Yambio marched to the UN’s refugee agency offices in Geneva on Human Rights Day. The 25-year-old was a child soldier before fleeing his own country and the DRC. He came to Libya in 2018 and was arrested and abused before reaching Italian shores. Asylum seeker in south Sudan demands international community lives up to … Read more
A 22-year-old university student was convicted of moral offenses. Taliban officials accused her of talking to a man who wasn’t her “mahram.” Taliban have increased restrictions on women, since their leadership. Sadaf, a 22-year-old university student, was convicted of “moral offenses” in November. Taliban officials accused her of talking to a man who wasn’t her … Read more
Antonio Guterres called on Nigerian authorities to investigate reports of widespread abortions. The Nigerian Army has maintained a secret, systematic, illegal abortion operation since 2013. At least 10,000 pregnancies were terminated among women. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Nigerian authorities to investigate reports of widespread and coercive abortions by the army. Reuters reported Wednesday … Read more
Jimmy Lai is a pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong. He was found guilty of fraud in a contractual dispute. He was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison. Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong, was found guilty of fraud in a contractual dispute and sentenced to five years and … Read more
Joe Biden will support a permanent position for the African Union. Biden will make the announcement at a three-day US-Africa Summit. The US will commit to the continent after China and Russia make gains. Biden will support a permanent position for the African Union in the G-20, the White House stated. Biden will make the … Read more
Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian activists will receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. They were advancing the right to criticize power and preserve citizens’ rights. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the winners “documented war crimes, human rights abuses, and power abuses.” Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian activists will receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for advancing the … Read more
WTO decides that US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports violate global trade rules. Mr. Trump invoked national security reasons. He unveiled increased border levies in 2018. WTO decides that US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports violate global trade rules. Mr. Trump invoked national security reasons when he unveiled increased border levies in 2018, … Read more
Premiers have asked PM Justin Trudeau to meet with them. Patients have died waiting for care in Canada’s hospitals. Trudeau will deliver extra assistance with conditions. Premiers have asked PM Justin Trudeau to meet with them about Canada’s healthcare issue. Patients have died waiting for care in Canada’s hospitals. Mr. Trudeau has stated he’ll deliver extra … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried plans to launch a new firm. He wants to repay FTX victims. The 30-year-old faces federal probes. Sam Bankman-Fried plans to launch a new firm to repay FTX victims. The 30-year-old faces federal probes into his former company’s finances. Former millionaire denies fraud but claims he wasn’t as adept as he thought. He … Read more
I was zoo-treated, the journalist says. He was tortured for 53 days in an underground cell. They thrashed him before interrogating me. Bangladesh: “I was zoo-treated. I was permanently blinded and only uncuffed to eat,” the journalist says. Kajol, a Bangladeshi journalist, says he was tortured for 53 days in an underground cell. “They thrashed … Read more
Iran has formed a defense alliance, the US says. John Kirby claimed Russia is providing unprecedented military help. The two countries are discussing collaborative development. Iran has formed a defense alliance. US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby claimed Russia is providing unprecedented military help. According to rumors, the two countries are discussing the collaborative … Read more
Grant Wahl died in Qatar. He fell while covering the World Cup. He “collapsed” while covering Argentina-Netherlands Grant Wahl died in Qatar after falling while covering the World Cup, shocking the sports world. CNN witness: He “collapsed” while covering Argentina-Netherlands on Friday. His demise is mysterious. US Soccer wrote on Twitter, “The entire US Soccer … Read more
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has signed a deal through 2025. The arrangement adds two more F1 races in 2024 and 2025. The event has been popular among Red Bull’s Max Verstappen fans since 2021. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has signed a deal through 2025. The arrangement adds two more F1 races … Read more
Americans looked up tacit, cocoa, and foray on Google this year because of Wordle. Wordle topped Google’s global and US search terms in 2022. Google’s Year in Search report revealed the searches. Americans looked up tacit, cocoa, and foray on Google this year because of Wordle. Wordle topped Google’s global and US search terms in … Read more
Iran has declared the first public execution of a protester. Mohsen Shekari was executed. It appeared after a week of protests across Iran following the death in detention of Mahsa Amini. Iran has declared the first public execution of a protester. Mohsen Shekari was executed, according to the Iranian judiciary’s website. Accused of stabbing a … Read more
Vladimir Putin stated his troops could be in Ukraine for a long time. There will be no second call-up. Putin seldom discusses the duration of a conflict. Vladimir Putin stated his troops could be in Ukraine for a long time, but there will be no second call-up. Putin seldom discusses the duration of a conflict … Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskiy galvanized Ukrainians and gained global praise for fighting Russia’s invasion. He refused to leave Kyiv as Russian bombs fell and traveled around his war-torn nation. Time magazine named him its “Person of the Year” on Wednesday. Time magazine named Volodymyr Zelenskyy 2022’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday, saying he galvanized Ukrainians and … Read more
Ex-CEO Markus Braun and two former executives are on trial in Germany’s largest accounting scandal. The trial began Thursday. The digital payments firm failed after admitting $1.9 billion missing from its accounts did not exist. Ex-CEO Markus Braun and two former executives are on trial in Germany’s largest accounting scandal. The trial began Thursday, two … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Riyadh for three days. He highlighted the importance of Sino-Saudi cooperation. This week’s sessions will focus on Sino-Saudi economics. Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Riyadh for three days, highlighting the importance of Sino-Saudi cooperation and Saudi Arabia’s refusal to accept U.S. diktats. Xi’s first trip to Saudi Arabia … Read more
