Fireworks and Air Pollution: A Global New Year’s Eve Tradition Under Scrutiny Millions of Fireworks Light Up the Skies AnnuallyAs the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2024, millions worldwide will welcome the New Year with dazzling firework displays. From Sydney Harbour’s iconic nine-tonne pyrotechnic extravaganza to London’s 12,000 bursts of light, fireworks are a […]
Heavy Winds and Fog Disrupt Thousands of Flights Across the UK London — At the close of 2024, thousands of flights were delayed or canceled due to heavy winds and dense fog, leaving countless travelers stranded during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. As wintry weather looms this weekend, further disruptions are
Judge Orders Sentencing for Donald Trump in Hush-Money Case Days Before Inauguration New York — Former President Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in his hush-money case, a decision announced by New York Justice Juan Merchan. The sentencing date falls less than two weeks before Trump is set to take the oath of
Passenger Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Claims 38 Lives, Investigation Underway A tragic plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has left 38 people dead and 29 injured after an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft caught fire and broke apart during an emergency landing. The flight, originating from Baku, Azerbaijan, was en route to Grozny, Chechnya, but was
A stunning advance by Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year-long rule, with opposition forces taking the capital and forcing the president to flee on 8 December. The overthrow followed a 13-year civil war, which started after Assad crushed pro-democracy protests. The fighting killed more than half a million people, displaced millions more, and embroiled international
Yoon Suk Yeol has not spoken publicly since revoking martial law early on Wednesday South Korea in Turmoil: President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Attempt South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is at the center of a political firestorm following his declaration of martial law earlier this week, an act that has led to
Hong Kong saw explosive pro-democracy protests in the last decade – but hopes for a freer city have faded in the wake of Beijing’s crackdown Memories of Resistance: A Reflection on Hong Kong’s Transformative Decade Kenneth walks through Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, a site that once epitomized the city’s fight for democracy, now transformed into
A Greek coastguard ship takes part in the search and rescue operation off Samos At least eight people, including six children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos, according to the Greek coastguard. Approximately 40 individuals were rescued in a challenging operation in the Aegean Sea, involving both vessels
The Lebanese army would be expected to increase its presence in the ceasefire zone Israel and Lebanon are reportedly close to finalizing a 60-day ceasefire aimed at ending the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia. Israeli officials confirm that their cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the proposal. The agreement
Rafael Nadal played the 1,307th – and final – match of his career in Malaga on Tuesday Spain Bids an Emotional Farewell to Rafael Nadal Under the Spanish sun, a massive banner outside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga captured the sentiment of a nation: “Gracias Rafa.” In the center, a cartoonish depiction
Premier League clubs have voted to approve changes to rules governing commercial deals, despite opposition from Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. Premier League Approves APT Rule Changes in Landmark Vote London, Friday – Premier League clubs voted in favor of changes to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations in a key
Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) can reach up to 300km (186 miles) and are tough to intercept due to their high speed Ukraine Fires US-Supplied Missiles at Russian Territory for the First Time Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to target Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Russia’s
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said “missiles speak for themselves” after reports of the move emerged President Volodymyr Zelensky had been advocating for this moment for months. When it finally arrived, he remained measured in his response. In his nightly address, Zelensky remarked, “Strikes are not made with words… missiles speak for themselves.” The pivotal development came
Harry Kane has scored a record 68 goals in 102 appearances for England Harry Kane Stresses Importance of England’s Team Culture Amid Squad Withdrawals Harry Kane has called for England to protect the strong team culture developed over recent years after nine players withdrew from the squad for the UEFA Nations League games against Greece
Previously, in early September this year, the Bangladesh Bank had waived the 100% LC cash margin on all types of import, except for some luxury items Bangladesh Bank Eases LC Cash Margin to Ensure Fertiliser Supply and Stabilize Prices In an effort to ensure an adequate supply of fertilisers and maintain price stability, Bangladesh Bank
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