Category: World

Pyongyang – Just days before US President-elect Donald Trump is set to assume office, North Korea has launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, according to South Korea’s military. The move marks Pyongyang’s second missile provocation of the year and underscores rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Details of the Launch The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) in South Korea reported that the missiles were fired at approximately 9:30 a.m. from the Ganggye region in Jagang Province. The missiles traveled around 250 kilometers before landing in the ocean.…

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Tel Aviv: The year 2024 unfolded as a period of significant geopolitical instability, with events raising concerns about the possibility of a major global conflict in the near future. Key flashpoints across the globe have made peace seem increasingly elusive. Russia-Ukraine War: Escalation Without Resolution The prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine showed no signs of abating in 2024. Key developments underscored deepening tensions: The U.S. approved the use of long-range American missiles within Russia by Ukrainian forces. Washington decided to supply Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines, prompting Russia to revise…

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Washington: In a groundbreaking event, six Indian-American leaders have been sworn in as members of the United States House of Representatives, marking the highest number of Indian-Americans serving simultaneously in the House. The historic cohort includes Dr. Ami Bera, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Pramila Jayapal. Dr. Ami Bera: The Senior-most Member Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, representing California’s 7th Congressional District, is the longest-serving Indian-American in this historic group. He has taken the oath for the seventh consecutive term, showcasing his enduring influence in American politics.…

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Los Angeles: The raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region have forced the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to delay the announcement of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards by nearly a week. The nominations, originally scheduled for earlier in January, will now be revealed on January 23, 2025, according to a joint statement by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang. Academy Stands in Solidarity with Victims In their statement, Kramer and Yang emphasized the devastating impact of the fires on the Los Angeles community, reaffirming…

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Beijing: China’s space program is set to scale new heights, with plans to carry out over 1,000 scientific research projects aboard its space station in the coming decade. This ambitious initiative, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, aims to deepen scientific understanding, foster international collaboration, and popularize space science. A National Space Laboratory Ba Jin, deputy director of the center’s application and development division, highlighted the space station’s role as a national space laboratory. Speaking on Monday, he emphasized its capability to…

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Abu Dhabi: The World Future Energy Summit 2025, a flagship event of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), commenced today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Organized by Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, this highly anticipated three-day summit is poised to drive global collaboration, foster innovation, and advance sustainable energy solutions. Key Focus Areas and Highlights The summit, a focal point of ADSW, will host 140 ministers, government officials, corporate executives, and technology pioneers, alongside 13 heads of state. Over 30,000 participants, including sustainability advocates, business leaders,…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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