Los Angeles: On December 19, it was reported that Amazon workers from various U.S. warehouses plan to strike starting Thursday due to unsuccessful labor negotiations with the company. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 10,000 Amazon employees, announced that the strike was prompted by Amazon’s refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a fair contract..
Hanoi: A fire in Hanoi, Vietnam, allegedly caused by a petrol bomb, resulted in 11 deaths at a cafe, local media reported on Thursday. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. at a popular cafe on Pham Van Dong Street in the Bac Tu Liem district, which was quickly consumed by flames and smoke, spreading.
California: On December 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. This decision comes as 34 individuals in the state have been infected, with recent cases reported in dairy cows in Southern California. The governor’s office noted the.
Beirut: Lebanon has finalized a $7.3 million agreement with France aimed at enhancing green agriculture development, as reported by the National News Agency (NNA). The pact was signed in Cairo during a seminar dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, with Lebanese Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan in attendance. The initiative is designed to assist around 2,500.
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for the recent agreement between India and China aimed at enhancing their relationship and addressing border issues, as stated by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, on Wednesday. Dujarric highlighted the importance of this bilateral diplomacy, stating, “We welcome the positive outcome from this significant effort.” He emphasized the.
Kyiv: Britain is increasing its military assistance to Ukraine with a new aid package that features naval drones, air defense systems, and artillery, according to British Defence Secretary John Healey. Healey announced that training for Ukrainian soldiers under Operation Interflex, a multinational military initiative led by Britain, will continue into 2025, irrespective of any developments.
Harare: As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe is ramping up its efforts to combat smuggling, particularly along its borders. Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet, highlighted that the country is losing up to 1 billion USD in revenue due to smuggling. Smuggling typically increases during the.
Seoul: On December 18, the South Korean government announced a series of measures aimed at boosting corporate investment, in response to concerns that the recent political instability, including the declaration of martial law and the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, could harm the economy. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who led the meeting attended by.
Seoul: For the first time since 2010, the number of South Korean workers taking parental leave decreased in 2023, reflecting a broader trend of declining marriages and childbirths. According to Statistics Korea, 195,986 workers utilized parental leave last year, a 3% drop from the previous year, marking the first annual decline in this data series..
Beijing: India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for discussions with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This meeting is part of the India-China Special Representatives’ talks scheduled for Wednesday, aimed at repairing bilateral relations that have been strained for over four years due to the military standoff in.
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday following India’s offer of support after Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte. This cyclone, reported by Meteo-France as the most powerful storm to hit Mayotte in over ninety years, caused widespread destruction, damaging neighborhoods, electrical grids, and essential infrastructure like hospitals, schools,.
