Moscow [Russia]: Moscow on Thursday declared a national state of emergency following an oil spill caused by two separate incidents involving Russian tankers in the Black Sea. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement that a severe storm hit the two tankers on December 15, causing one to split in half and.
Taipei [Taiwan]: On December 27, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the presence of five Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating near Taiwan. These aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) until 6 a.m. local time. The MND stated in a post on X that they.
Dubai: The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted an event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai on December 26 to honor Veer Bal Diwas. This day commemorates the bravery of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who demonstrated remarkable courage and steadfastness in their faith against oppression,.
Tallinn: The Estonian government held an emergency meeting after the Estlink-2 power cable, which connects Estonia and Finland across the Gulf of Finland, was damaged on December 26. At a press conference after the meeting, Estonian officials supported Finnish authorities’ belief that the Cook Islands-flagged tanker Eagle S may have “intentionally” struck the cable, according.
Kabul: The Afghan Foreign Minister on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan saying they did not tolerate any attacks on their people, urging them to learn lessons before targeting Afghanistan from history. In a statement by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Afghans will not forget the invasion of their territory, and.
Sydney: Firefighters in Victoria, Australia, are encountering significant challenges as they tackle raging bushfires, with expectations of worsening conditions ahead, according to Victoria Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent. A total fire ban is currently enforced across the state due to forecasted high temperatures and strong winds, which are anticipated to create some of the most.
Tokyo (Japan): Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Thursday that it had experienced a cyberattack, resulting in delays of up to an hour for at least 14 domestic flights and some disruptions to international flights, according to Kyodo News. The airline reported that the issues started around 7:25 am, leading to a suspension of ticket sales.
Sacramento: California is struggling with a significant outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1), which has spread to 659 of the state’s 984 dairy farms since August, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency to safeguard agricultural workers and public health. This declaration follows the identification of two new human cases in Stanislaus.
