Sydney: A man in his 40s has tragically died following a shark attack off the Central Queensland coast in eastern Australia, as reported by local media on December 28. The incident occurred near Yeppoon while he was fishing with family members. He suffered severe neck injuries from the shark bite and passed away just before.
Washington: US President Joe Biden paid tribute to former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday night at AIIMS in New Delhi. Describing Dr. Singh as a “true statesman,” “kind and humble,” and a “dedicated public servant,” Biden expressed his condolences on behalf of himself and.
Athens: Since Christmas, Greece has been experiencing severe weather due to a front named Elena, leading to significant traffic chaos and flooding nationwide, authorities reported on Thursday. In Athens, residents in both the northern and southern suburbs faced heavy rainfall on Thursday, resulting in flooded homes and cars being swept away. The Fire Brigade received.
La Paz: The Bolivian government has announced plans to arrest former President Evo Morales when the time is appropriate, according to a senior official. Deputy Minister of Coordination and Government Management Gustavo Torrico stated that the arrest warrant would be executed without endangering innocent lives. Morales is currently residing in a region of Chapare in.
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.
