On Sunday, Russia claimed to have intercepted Ukrainian drones in five regions, including Moscow, and two Ukrainian missiles over the Azov Sea. This came after a significant Russian drone attack on Kyiv the day before. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen both sides engaging in drone attacks for several months. Despite intense …
During a Thanksgiving holiday gathering in Burlington, three young men of Palestinian descent were shot and injured near the University of Vermont. Two of the individuals are in stable condition, while the third suffered more severe injuries, as confirmed by Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad. The incident, which took place around 6:25 p.m. near the …
Seongnam city in South Korea has initiated a mass blind-dating event as a strategy to address declining birth rates. This move comes as marriage popularity and enthusiasm for parenthood have significantly declined. In the ambiance of Christmas tunes, around 100 South Korean men and women assembled at a hotel near Seoul, adorned in their finest …
In central Ukraine, a bustling scene unfolds as grain pours into rail cars while trucks swiftly maneuver around storage facilities. These locations have become a focal point for numerous companies grappling with challenges in exporting food to address global hunger. As the demand persists, more grain is being offloaded from heavily packed silos and directed …
Imran Khan, the 71-year-old leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has been held in a high-security jail in Rawalpindi since September 26 due to multiple ongoing cases. An accountability court in Pakistan ruled on November 27 to place Imran Khan under a 14-day judicial remand in a corruption case. This decision came after the …
Pro-democracy militias in Myanmar have claimed control over new territory, marking a significant advance following their northern offensive. These militias have escalated their assaults on security forces across various regions in the country. Ethnic minority rebels engaged in combat against Myanmar’s military junta announced the capture of a crucial trading post situated on the northern …
The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced her departure from the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns of disinformation, spreading hatred, and its transformation into what she calls a “gigantic global sewer.” Her decision to leave follows a tumultuous period for the mayor. In a comprehensive post titled “Why I am leaving …
A political ally of the far-right Dutch election victor, Geert Wilders, involved in the initial phase of forming a new governing coalition, has stepped down due to allegations of fraud. The abrupt departure of Gom van Strien, a senator from Mr. Wilders’ Party for Freedom, has thrown the nascent government formation process into disarray. The …
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza saw a two-day extension to the humanitarian truce, as announced by Qatar, a key mediator along with Egypt in these negotiations. The extension was confirmed on November 27, as the initial four-day truce was nearing its end. “The State of Qatar has declared that, as part of …
Recent demonstrations in Kathmandu, the nation’s capital, orchestrated by certain factions advocating for monarchy, have sparked debates regarding the perceived failure of the current cadre of politicians in solidifying Nepal’s republican system. The monarchy, with its crown and sceptre, was consigned to the annals of history a decade and a half ago within Nepal. Despite …
