A canoe sprint between Sri Lanka and India across the Palk Strait was noteworthy for a number of reasons. The occasion was set aside to commemorate the deep cultural ties that date back thousands of years between the two nations. The sea route that Hindu Lord Ram traveled in the epic Ramayana is also located between Thalaimannar in Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi in India.Keep an eye out for additional information!
Japan's prime minister denounces North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Early on Tuesday morning, according to South Korean military sources, North Korea fired what appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile. Keep an eye out for further information!
Apple is closing in on an agreement with OpenAI to use its AI.
According to reports, Apple is close to finalizing an arrangement with OpenAI to put the startup's technology on the iPhone. This is part of Apple's bigger attempt to incorporate artificial intelligence technologies into its gadgets.
Elections in Pakistan in 2024: Proponents of Imran Khan march to the streets, accusing electoral fraud The subject of who will be the future prime minister of Pakistan is still unsolved as of today. Both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif have declared victory in the election held on February 8th, although no political party has managed to achieve a certain majority. A protest against the delay in Pakistan's election results and suspected election manipulation is being held by Imran Khan's PTI party outside the Sindh Election Commission office in Karachi. Watch to find out more!
UK MP involved in sexting incident, exchanging colleague phone numbers
A big source of humiliation occurred when a UK MP was discovered to have given up the phone numbers of other MPs and ministers in a honey trap sexting scandal.
Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
The Prime Minister of Iceland, who is resigning and announcing her candidacy for president, is Katrin Jakobsdottir.
Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir announced on Friday that she would be leaving her position to run for president. Jakobsdottir has served in that capacity since 2017. It was unclear at first who would replace her.
‘There is no life here’: The aftermath of al-Shifa Hospital siege
Arabic's Ismail al-Ghoul said, "Buildings in all departments have been burned, and the structure of the complex has been damaged from the inside." He also said that the facility's walls, doors, and stairs have all been "destroyed." Al-Ghoul stated, "Based on our observations, it seems the occupation forces targeted the health sector on purpose and destroyed the largest medical complex in Gaza City." He said that since the hospital was also acting as a shelter for those in need, people are attempting to rescue what they can from the rubble. "Life does not exist here." The complex can never be rebuilt; it is in ruins.
"An inferno": Brazil's most significant wetlands are engulfed in flames.
Fires severely damage Brazil's Pantanal wetlands; in 2020, around 25% were lost. This area stretches into Bolivia and Paraguay and is an essential sink for carbon.
Brazil: Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado accelerated dramatically in 2023
Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado area, a huge tropical grassland famed for its rich biodiversity, rose dramatically in 2023 and exceeded that of the rainforest.
Heavy rain and snowfall in Northwestern Pakistan caused a landslide that claimed almost 40 lives.
Pakistan's recent heavy snowfall has caused a fatal landslide, underscoring the nation's susceptibility to the consequences of climate change and the pressing need for improved urban design. Several people lost their lives in the tragedy, which also severely damaged property and infrastructure and forced many more to flee. Experts are urging quick action to lessen the effects of climate change and protect vulnerable people as Pakistan struggles to cope with its effects.
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