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..
New Delhi: A mysterious illness affecting around 300 people in Uganda has been causing “excessive body shaking,” particularly among women and girls in the Bundibugyo district. Locally known as “Dinga Dinga,” the illness is characterized by symptoms such as fever and uncontrollable shaking, which makes walking difficult. The condition is being treated with antibiotics provided.
Jerusalem: Israel has launched its inaugural power plant designed to generate electricity from sea waves, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Situated at Jaffa Port in Tel Aviv-Yafo, the plant boasts an installed capacity of 100 kilowatts. It was developed by the Israeli company Eco Wave Power, with collaboration from.
Khartoum: The death toll from a drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a market in El Fasher, western Sudan, has risen to 38, according to a local non-governmental organization. Earlier reports from the state news agency SUNA indicated that the attack in the Awlad Al-Reef neighborhood resulted in over 15 fatalities.
Aybak: On December 15, local officials reported that approximately 35 miners were trapped after a coal mine collapsed in the Dara-i-Sufi Payin district of Afghanistan’s Samangan province. Sayed Usman Hamidi, the provincial health director, confirmed the number of miners under the rubble and stated that rescue teams and health workers have been deployed to the.
Dhaka: Eight Indian veterans from the 1971 Liberation War in Bangladesh arrived in Dhaka, while eight Bangladeshi army officers traveled to Kolkata as part of the Vijay Diwas celebrations in both countries, officials reported. The delegations, including two active-duty officers from each side, reached their respective destinations on Sunday. The Bangladeshi delegation included Mukti Jodhas,.
Baku: Baku, the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, boasts a variety of tourist attractions, blending rich medieval history with modern architecture. The skyline is highlighted by the iconic Flame Towers and complemented by beautiful beaches and lush green areas, making it an appealing destination for budget travelers. A short drive from the COP29 conference.
Paris: Cyclone Chido has caused significant devastation in Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, resulting in at least two fatalities and extensive material damage. The storm, with winds exceeding 220 km/h, struck Petite-Terre, prompting authorities to issue a red alert for the island. In response, France has sent additional support, including 140 civil.
Jakarta: Indonesia, through PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang (KITB), has introduced new commercial and residential zones within the Batang Industrial Area, a sprawling 4,300-hectare site in Central Java. This initiative aims to attract investors and create diverse business prospects. Ngurah Wirawan, the general director of KITB, stated in a press release that the new zones.
Colombo: Sri Lanka has successfully completed its international sovereign bond (ISB) restructuring, marking the end of a notably complex debt restructuring process, as announced by Mahinda Siriwardana, the Secretary to the Treasury, in an online statement. According to a release from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Sri Lanka initiated an official invitation.
San Francisco: Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower from OpenAI, has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to various reports. The 26-year-old AI researcher had raised significant concerns in October about OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, allegedly violating copyright laws. The San Jose Mercury News reported that Balaji was discovered deceased in his Buchanan.
