Japan honors those lost in the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011
On March 13, Japan commemorated the enormous earthquake and tsunami that led to a nuclear meltdown and rendered a sizable portion of Fukushima Prefecture uninhabitable.
Pakistan battles inflation, with an annual increase in the rate to 29.45%
Pakistan last raised its benchmark interest rate in June in response to persistent inflationary pressures and to meet an IMF requirement to secure the vital bailout. See to learn more.
Harvard: Is the most esteemed university shedding its glamour?
The desire to attend one of the most esteemed universities in the world appears to be waning. Applications to Harvard University are declining significantly for the second year.
UK local polls 2024: Tories suffer catastrophic loss, Labour party makes gains across England.
In Britain, embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced increased pressure on Friday (May 3) after his party lost another seat to the main opposition, Labour, which is making inroads in the recently finished local elections.
The United Kingdom's support for the ruling Conservative Party is rapidly declining ahead of the upcoming elections. Recent polls indicate that the party Rishi Sunak led will likely suffer a significant setback. Can the Tory Chief overcome the overwhelming odds and pull off the largest electoral comeback ever?
Egypt: Al-Ahram film studio in Giza is on fire; no casualties have been recorded.
Early on Sunday morning, a large fire broke out at a film studio in Giza. One of Egypt's first cinematography studios is the AL Aram Film Studio. In addition to evacuating inhabitants from surrounding regions, the Giza authorities sent out a team of firefighters to stop the fire from spreading. Watch to find out more!
2024 Cannes Film Festival: 'Manthan' by Shyam Benegal will be screened there.
When Manthan, directed by Indian Shyam Benegal, was released in 1976, it attracted much attention. A restored version of the Indian film, which starred well-known actors and was influenced by Varghese Kurien's groundbreaking milk cooperative movement, will be shown at the next Can Film Festival.
Ghana's legislature approves a bill to intensify the suppression of LGBTQ+ rights.
On Wednesday, February 28, the Ghanaian parliament approved a contentious bill that would significantly curtail LGBTQ rights in the nation. This comes only one week after the parliament rejected a proposal to soften some of the bill's provisions, which included non-custodial sentences like counseling for gay sex instead of jail time.
Two children were killed in an Israeli strike in Rafah.
The Israeli military is attacking residential areas across the Gaza Strip, and civilian casualties are increasing by the day. Over 34,500 Palestinians have been killed during the nearly seven-month war. One of the most recent attacks, an air strike on Rafah in the south, killed at least two children. Israel has increased its aerial bombardment on the city, raising concerns about a massive ground offensive. There are around 1.5 million forcibly displaced Palestinians sheltering there.
The billionaire's passing brought attention to Tesla's gears.
The terrible incident involving millionaire Angela Chao, who lost her life when her SUV inadvertently entered reverse and backed into a pond on her Texas estate, has brought back complaints over Tesla vehicles' reverse gear. See more by watching the video.
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli cabinet divides on Gaza post-war strategy | Is the Israeli government on the verge of collapse?
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, has threatened to resign Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration if he does not provide a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8. Stay tuned for further details!
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