Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hurricane Ian crosses Florida, cities are inundated and without power

Hurricane Ian

Millions of people in Florida are without power due to one of the most catastrophic storms to hit the US in recent memory, and floodwaters are flowing inland. From a category four hurricane to a category one storm, Ian has finally been downgraded. A curfew has been imposed as a result and will last “until … Read more

FIFA gets ready to name 2026 World Cup cities

FIFA

Canada, Mexico and the United States have been chosen to host the 2026 World Cup in 2026. Obviously, anything can occur in front of Thursday’s media scene in New York City. FIFA four years after choosing the tri-country North American bid, world football’s overseeing body will declare the host cities. With 22 host urban communities … Read more

China detects more Omicron cases as cities tighten restrictions

China

BEIJING: China reported more cases of the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant on Monday, with authorities on high alert over flare-ups in major cities just weeks ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics. The emergence of the fast-spreading variant is yet another test of China’s zero Covid strategy, with authorities already battling several outbreaks — including … Read more