France: Severe snowfall from Storm Caetano has led to power outages affecting around 170,000 homes in France, as reported by Minister of Energy Transition Agnes Pannier-Runacher. At a press conference, she indicated that over 1,400 personnel are working to repair the damaged power infrastructure, but the number of impacted households is likely to rise as.
Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to receive $600 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and $500 million from the World Bank by December, according to Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder. He shared this information during a press conference on Tuesday, celebrating the interim government’s first 100 days in office, as reported by Xinhua news agency..
Seoul: Three researchers tragically lost their lives due to suffocation during vehicle testing at a Hyundai Motor facility in Ulsan, South Korea, on Tuesday afternoon. The victims included two Hyundai employees and one subcontractor, who were discovered unconscious in a test chamber around 3 p.m. Despite being rushed to nearby hospitals, all three were pronounced.
Georgetown: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Guyana, a nation rich in energy resources and linked to India through a significant diaspora. During his visit, he will co-chair the India-CARICOM summit, which includes 14 participating nations, highlighting India’s commitment to acting as a voice for the Global South and supporting.
Seoul: South Korea’s military on Monday condemned North Korea for “crossing the line” with its continued sending of trash-carrying balloons to the South and warned that all responsibility lies with the North. “North Korea’s actions are crossing the line. We once again sternly warn that all responsibility for situations to follow lies within the North,”.
Sydney: A severe storm struck New South Wales (NSW), Australia, on Sunday night, resulting in significant property damage, the cancellation of over 20 flights, and the dislodging of a section of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Winds exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall affected Sydney and much of the state, leading to widespread power outages. The.
Tokyo: Japan experienced a sharp temperature drop on Monday due to a strong cold wave, following unseasonably warm weather a day before. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the cold weather will intensify, with the potential for snow in lowland areas of northern Japan, possibly affecting transportation. The chill is expected to deepen, bringing midwinter-level.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18 to attend the G20 Summit hosted by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. In a message on X, PM Modi expressed his anticipation for the summit discussions and meaningful conversations with global leaders. Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to take part.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Nigeria on Sunday evening for Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit, following what he described as a “productive visit” to the West African nation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced, “PM @narendramodi emplanes for Brazil after concluding a productive visit to Nigeria.” Before his.
Tehran: A chlorine gas leak in Isfahan province, Iran, has resulted in 60 people being poisoned, according to the official news agency IRNA. The incident occurred at 1:40 PM local time on Sunday when a semi-trailer truck carrying chlorine gas cylinders overturned on an intercity road in Shahreza County, located 80 km south of Isfahan..
Tehra: One person was killed and 21 others injured as a bus overturned on an intercity road in the northern Iranian province of Golestan, local media reported. The incident occurred on Saturday on the road from Kordkuy County to the provincial capital city of Gorgan, reports Xinhua, quoting the official news agency IRNA. The sole.