Tokyo: Japanese authorities have carried out an inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo due to concerns about potential contamination from Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). This inspection follows a report from the US military two months ago, which indicated that water contaminated with PFAS leaked from the base during a firefighting drill..
The former Pakistani Prime Minister threatened that if the demands are unmet, the civil disobedience movement, "boycott of remittances", will be launched
Damascus: The Kurdish-led Democratic forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said in a statement that Turkish forces and their “mercenaries” launched a full-scale assault Wednesday on the southern outskirts of Kobani, specifically near the Tishreen Dam area. The group added.
Moscow: The death toll from a train collision in Russia’s Murmansk region has risen to two, Governor Andrei Chibis confirmed on Thursday via his Telegram channel. The collision occurred on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. local time when a passenger train traveling from Murmansk to Saint Petersburg collided with freight train wagons at Knyazhaya station. The.
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.
