Ukraine withdraws from eastern city Avdiivka to ‘save our people’
Ukraine has withdrawn its troops from the besieged eastern stronghold of Avdiivka, citing the imperative to safeguard the lives of...
Month: February 2024
Long winter plagues Morocco quake survivors
Months have passed since an earthquake ravaged Abdallah Oubelaid's destitute village nestled in Morocco's High Atlas mountains. Each day, Oubelaid...
Japan celebrates successful launch of next-generation H3 rocket
Japan's space agency achieved a significant milestone on Saturday with the successful launch of its next-generation flagship rocket, marking a...
Ukraine reinforces ‘extremely critical’ frontline town
Ukraine has swiftly deployed soldiers to reinforce the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, which finds itself encircled on three sides...
UK economy plunges into recession as election looms
Britain's economy has slipped into a recession, according to official data released Thursday, dealing a significant blow to Prime Minister...
EU slashes Eurozone inflation, growth projections for 2024
The European Commission announced on Thursday a downward revision of both its growth and inflation forecasts for the eurozone in...
Private US spaceship successfully launches on lunar mission
A private US spaceship embarked on a mission to attempt a lunar landing, taking off early Thursday from the Kennedy...
France suspends subsidised electric car scheme after surge
France has announced the suspension of a program offering subsidized electric cars for lease at just 100 euros ($109) per...
COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil announce climate ‘Troika’
In a significant move aimed at bolstering international efforts to combat climate change, the past and future hosts of the...
Spielberg commends exceptional year in cinema as Oscars nominees converge
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg lauded the exceptional quality of this year's cinematic offerings as contenders for the Oscars gathered at...
Ivory Coast celebrates Africa Cup of Nations victory with parade in Abidjan
Following their remarkable triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Ivory Coast national football team paraded through the streets...
US House Speaker rejects Senate’s Ukraine aid bill as written
US House Speaker Mike Johnson made clear on Monday that his Republican-led chamber would not consider a bill aimed at...
Christopher Nolan wins top directors award for ‘Oppenheimer’
Hollywood's prestigious Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards declared "Oppenheimer" as the paramount film of the year, signaling a potential...
Argentina’s President, Pope Francis meet in Rome
Argentina's President Javier Milei and Pope Francis convened in Rome on Sunday, marking their first-ever meeting. The rendezvous occurred against...
Finland elects president in new geopolitical landscape
In the Finnish presidential elections held on Sunday, the nation's voters faced a crucial decision amidst heightened tensions with neighboring...
Sri Lanka hit 308 in second Afghanistan ODI
In the second one-day international (ODI) match against Afghanistan on Sunday, Sri Lanka chose to bat first and amassed a...
Indonesian tribe rejects political campaigning in unique election phenomenon
Nestled deep within the forests just a few hours' drive from Indonesia's bustling capital, an Indigenous tribe known as the...
Brazil implements dengue vaccination campaign amid outbreak
Brazil has initiated a robust immunization effort against dengue fever, marking a historic milestone as the first country worldwide to...
Women convene in Portugal to combat wildfires through traditional techniques
A convergence of women from various corners of the globe convened in northwest Portugal this week to engage in a...
Google uveils Gemini, advancing ChatGPT-style chatbot technology
Google unveiled its rebranded ChatGPT-style chatbot, now named Gemini, on Thursday, marking a strategic move in the intensifying AI race...
World’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission
NASA has launched an extensive series of flights across Asia employing the world's largest airborne laboratory, marking a significant stride...
Sri Lanka gears up for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series
Following a resounding victory in their one-off Test match against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka's skipper, Kusal Mendis, expressed anticipation for a...
Russia blocks remaining anti-Putin campaigner Nadezhdin from election
In a move solidifying President Vladimir Putin's grip on power, Russia's election commission has barred pro-peace politician Boris Nadezhdin from...
World experiences first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor
In a historic milestone underscoring the accelerating pace of climate change, Earth has endured twelve consecutive months with temperatures surpassing...
Tucker Carlson secures interview with Vladimir Putin to air Thursday
Renowned right-wing US talk show host Tucker Carlson has revealed that his highly anticipated interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Five killed in clashes with Police in Haiti amid protests
Violence erupted near the Haitian capital on Wednesday resulting in the deaths of five agents belonging to an environmental protection...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Getting Every Single Trash Bag Off Our Streets
New Yorkers deserve clean streets, free of smelly trash bags and rats. That’s why we are taking the next leap...
US southern border emerges as global entry point for asylum seekers
In the wake of escalating political and racial persecution in his native Mauritania, Barry sought refuge beyond the confines of...
Archeologists delve into enigmatic Canadian shipwreck
A mysterious shipwreck, believed to date back to the 19th century, has washed up on the snow-covered shores of Newfoundland,...
Australia decimate woeful west indies in 3rd ODI with lightning-quick victory
Australia delivered a crushing blow to a struggling West Indies team in the third One Day International (ODI) match, achieving...
New Zealand dominates South Africa with 281-run victory in first test
New Zealand's seamer Kyle Jamieson led his team to a resounding 281-run victory over South Africa in the first Test,...
Taylor Swift conspiracies ‘nonsense’ says NFL chief
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell unequivocally denounced conspiracy theories linking pop icon Taylor Swift to the event as "nonsense." Speculations have...
Undeterred ex-PM Truss to launch new UK Tory grouping
Liz Truss, despite her short-lived tenure as UK prime minister, emerges onto the political stage once again this week, unveiling...
Chile mourns 123 killed in wildfire inferno, searches for missing
Chile entered a solemn period of two days of national mourning on Monday following the devastating toll of at least...
NFL selects Philadelphia Eagles to compete in Landmark Game in Brazil
In a significant move marking the National Football League's (NFL) commitment to global expansion, the Philadelphia Eagles have been designated...
Russian weightlifter Musokhranov refuses to give up on Olympic dream
Defiant Russian weightlifter, Oleg Musokhranov, has remained resolute in his pursuit of Olympic glory despite facing the prospect of missing...
Police issue apology as charges laid in Canada hockey gang rape case
Canadian police have confirmed charges against five current and former NHL players in connection with an alleged gang rape incident...
Canada’s Ice fishing season delayed by warm weather
In the picturesque landscape of a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly colored cabins stands stark against the...
Brazil’s Lula struggles to balance green image amid soaring oil production
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva positions himself as a climate advocate while grappling with environmentalists' ire over Brazil's surging...
Knife attack at Paris’s Gare de Lyon railway station leaves three injured as suspect in Custody
In a harrowing incident on Saturday morning, a knife-wielding assailant, identified as a Malian national, left three individuals wounded during...
Biden’s bid for Black Support in South Carolina amidst declining poll numbers
President Joe Biden has returned to Toliver's Mane Event barbershop in Columbia, South Carolina, a symbolic location tied to his...
Devastating strikes hit overcrowded Rafah amidst Gaza truce negotiations
In the early hours of Saturday, deadly strikes struck the densely populated Gaza border town of Rafah, described by the...
The Power of Faith
Greetings Destiny Friends, “Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, Faith looks up” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Every journey of life undertaken...
Jordan end Tajikistan run to reach first Asian Cup semi-final
Jordan made history by reaching their first Asian Cup semi-final after securing a nerve-wracking 1-0 victory over Tajikistan on Friday....
Japan, UN-Habitat to develop residential area in Mosul
In a collaborative effort to support individuals returning to Mosul, one of the most conflict-affected regions, the United Nations Human...
Biden imposes unprecedented sanctions on Israeli settlers amid escalating West Bank violence
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the imposition of sanctions on four Israeli settlers, marking a rare action against Israelis...
Biden faces Arab-American backlash in Michigan amid Gaza tensions
US President Joe Biden encountered heightened tensions during his visit to Michigan as Arab-American discontent over his pro-Israel stance on...
European farmers rally in Brussels, demand fairness amidst protests over low prices, trade deals
European farmers converged in Brussels, bringing their grievances over low prices and concerns about competition from South American agri-food importers...
UK’s Cameron seeks calm on Lebanon-Israel border in Beirut talks
British Foreign Minister David Cameron held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut on Thursday to address the...
UN experts alarmed over surge in Journalist casualties in Gaza, accuse Israel of deliberate strategy
In a strongly-worded statement on Thursday, five UN rights experts expressed deep concern over the escalating number of journalists killed...
France unveils comprehensive measures in bid to pacify protesting farmers
The French government, led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has announced a series of substantial concessions aimed at addressing the...
