Erin Reaches Category 4 Status Again, Rapidly Intensifies in the Atlantic MIAMI — Erin is a Category 4 hurricane again, the National Hurricane Center said in its 11 p.m. ET update Sunday, with sustained winds of 130 mph and tropical storm-force winds reaching out 230 miles. The storm was just under a thousand miles southeast ...
Myanmar to Hold General Elections Despite Controversy Myanmar is set to kick off its general elections on 28 December, as announced by its military government, in a phased poll that has sparked widespread condemnation for its perceived lack of legitimacy and potential to further entrench the junta’s power. This upcoming election will mark the first ...
LONDON TO WELCOME CRITICALLY ILL PALESTINIAN CHILDREN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT In a groundbreaking move, a group of 30 to 50 critically ill and injured Palestinian children are set to be evacuated from Gaza to the UK for medical treatment in the coming weeks, as reported by the BBC. This initiative marks the first time that ...
Mumbai’s Pigeon Feeding Ban Creates Friction Among Civic Bodies, Activists, and Bird Lovers The recent court ban on feeding pigeons in public spaces in Mumbai has ignited a fierce debate between civic bodies, public health activists, and bird enthusiasts. Protests erupted this month as hundreds clashed with police over the closure of a long-standing pigeon ...
The Cambridge Dictionary Welcomes New Slang Terms LONDON — Prepare to expand your vocabulary with the latest additions to the Cambridge Dictionary, including buzzwords like “Skibidi” and “tradwife” that have taken social media by storm. Skibidi, a nonsensical term popularized by a viral YouTube animation series, and tradwife, a shorthand for “traditional wife” referring to ...
From Doctor to Chef: Nigerian Cuisine Takes St Lucia by Storm Meet Augustine Ogbo, a doctor by day and a solo chef by night, serving up authentic Nigerian dishes in St Lucia. Dr. Ogbo, who hails from Nigeria but now resides in St Lucia, opened his home-based takeaway, Africana Chops, in 2022 to satisfy the ...
Australian Court Slams Qantas with Record Fine for Illegal Sackings In a landmark ruling, an Australian court has hit airline giant Qantas with a hefty A$90m (£43m; $59m) fine for unlawfully terminating over 1,800 ground workers amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Transport Workers’ Union of Australia hailed the decision as a historic moment, citing it ...
Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Return to Work Order MONTREAL — In a bold move, Air Canada has suspended its plans to restart operations on Sunday as the union representing 10,000 flight attendants has announced their defiance of the return to work order. The strike has already caused chaos for approximately 130,000 travelers worldwide each ...
Massive Protests in Israel Demand End to Gaza War and Release of Hostages TEL AVIV — In a powerful display of unity, hundreds of thousands of people have converged in Israel to demand an immediate end to the Gaza war and to secure the release of hostages being held by Hamas. The epicenter of the ...
Trump Warns Ukrainian President About Russia’s War In a bold statement, Donald Trump has warned the Ukrainian president that he has the power to end Russia’s war “if he wants to”. However, Trump made it clear that there would be “no going into Nato by Ukraine” as part of any peace deal. As the White ...
