Washington: In a bold and impassioned statement, Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), warned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump against his controversial ambitions to merge Canada with the United States. Singh’s remarks, delivered in a video uploaded to X (formerly Twitter), came in response to Trump’s repeated claims that Canada could become the 51st state of the union. “I want to tell Donald Trump something,” Singh declared. “Canada, our nation, is not for sale. Not now, not ever.” Singh emphasized Canada’s sovereignty and expressed confidence in Canadians’ resolve,…
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2024 Becomes Warmest Year on Record, Breaching the Critical 1.5°C Threshold: EU Report
New Delhi: In an alarming milestone, global temperatures in 2024 surpassed the critical 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, as reported by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. This breach marks a significant warning about the accelerating impacts of climate change, which continues to reshape weather patterns and ecosystems globally. Unprecedented Heat and Extreme Weather Eleven months of the year recorded temperatures above the 1.5°C threshold, making 2024 the warmest year on record for every continent except Antarctica and Australasia. Notably, the impacts were stark: South Asia: Pakistan…
Read MoreLos Angeles Wildfires Cause $150 Billion in Damage, Expose California’s Insurance Crisis
Los Angeles: Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires that have destroyed tens of thousands of homes and businesses, causing an estimated $150 billion in damages. The crisis has highlighted the fragility of California’s insurance market, with insurers pulling out due to escalating risks and mounting costs. Insurance Market in Crisis The wildfire crisis has forced many homeowners to rely on California’s FAIR Plan, a state-mandated insurance program initially designed as a last-resort option for fire coverage. According to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the FAIR Plan’s coverage exposure has…
Read MoreTop dignitaries discuss Syria’s future
Syria: In the wake of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow last month, a regional meeting in Riyadh brought together ministers and senior diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern countries to deliberate on Syria’s future. The discussions, which included calls for lifting sanctions to aid the country’s reconstruction, have set the stage for a critical meeting of European Union (EU) foreign ministers in Brussels on January 27, as reported by Al Jazeera. EU’s Stance on Sanctions The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced that the upcoming meeting will focus on…
Read MoreISPL ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK PARTNERSHIP WITH PREDATOR ENERGY
Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament played inside a stadium, has onboarded global energy drink brand, ‘Predator Energy’ as its Official Energy Drink Partner. The landmark three-year sponsorship deal is valued at ₹9.93 crore, with ₹3 crore for the first year and a 10% annual increase, affirming the ISPL’s huge commercial potential and remarkable growth. Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee Member, ISPL, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are delighted to welcome Predator Energy to the ISPL family as our…
Read MoreDURBAN’S SUPER GIANTS HOLD THEIR NERVE IN THRILLING OPENER AT KINGSMEAD
Kingsmead – Super Giants had posted 209/4 due to healthy contributions from New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (60 not out) and Wiaan Mulder (45 not out off 19 balls) before the Capitals made most of the running by reducing the target to 21 off 19 balls with six wickets remaining in the dugout. But that’s when the Afghanistan pair of Noor Ahmad (2/34) and Naveen-ul-Haq (1/35) put the squeeze on to reduce the target to 14 required off the final six deliveries. Noor already picked up the big wickets of…
Read MoreICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World sparks excitement among cricket fans in Australia
New Delhi: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World recently wrapped up its exciting Australian leg. This leg inspired cricket fans and generated enthusiasm for the upcoming ninth edition of the tournament, scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. During this vibrant tour, the trophy visited iconic locations across Melbourne and Sydney, engaging fans with a variety of activities and appearances by cricket legends. The Australian leg also offered fans and media the opportunity to interact with…
Read MorePRETORIUS PUTS ON ROYAL SHOW ON BETWAY SA20 DEBUT
Paarl – Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the Betway Sa20 Rising Star smashed 97 off 51 balls (10X4, 6X6) to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday. The 18-year-old, who is still awaiting his Matric results, was in imperious form as he shared a 132-run opening stand with former England captain Joe Root. Pretorius’ power game was on full display as he pulled and drove with authority. The former SA U19 prodigy certainly…
Read MoreJSK BEAT MICT IN RAIN-AFFECTED BULLRING CLASH
Johannesburg – Joburg Super Kings claimed the spoils by six runs via the Duckworth Lewis & Stern method in a rain-affected Betway SA20 clash with MI Cape town at the Wanderers. With thundershowers prevalent all day on the Highveld, the match was interrupted at various stages. A lengthy stoppage after the dinner interval caused JSK’s chase to be reduced to 19 overs with the initial target of 141 revised to 136. The players were then forced to leave the field again with the Super Kings on 82/3 after 11.3 overs…
Read MoreSunil Gavaskar and other Mumbai Captains Felicitated as MCA Kicks Off Wankhede Stadium’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Mumbai captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Wasim Jaffer, Shobha Pandit, and Arundhati Ghosh were felicitated Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) commenced the 50th anniversary celebratory week of the Wankhede Stadium with a grand felicitation ceremony honoring former captains of the Mumbai cricket team, both men’s and women’s. The event, held at the stadium, was graced by cricketing legends, including Sunil Gavaskar, who was also a member of the Indian team that played the inaugural Test match at the Wankhede Stadium against the West Indies in 1974. Gavaskar expressed…
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