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.
South Korea, which has the lowest fertility rate in the world, has launched high-speed train links to help improve the country's birth rate by reducing commuting times. Young people in South Korea have frequently cited long commutes and small, pricey housing in greater Seoul as the main deterrents to getting married and starting a family.
'Open arms' aid vessel arrives off the coast of Gaza carrying food supplies.
A 200-ton relief ship from Cyprus arrived in Gaza to feed 600,000 Palestinians despite a strict embargo. The boat comes as Gaza's humanitarian situation worsens as a result of Israel's continuous embargo.
More than 2000 businesses file for bankruptcy in February 2024.
The economic picture in the United Kingdom is still terrible. A concerning picture of the business climate in the UK is painted by the most recent government statistics on insolvency. In February, 17% more companies in England and Wales were declared insolvent than in 2023. There were 2,102 insolvent companies, compared to 1,801 in February 2023.
US: A large fire breaks out at a famous seaside pier, and an abandoned restaurant catches fire
Firefighters attended to a large fire that started at a California beach. As firemen battled the blaze from below and from the ground, sending several water drops from helicopters to douse the flames, plumes of smoke could be seen over the pier.
Afghanistan: In the icy winter, impoverished people struggle to find food and warm clothing.
The Afghan displaced population is enduring severe weather outside of the country's capital, Kabul. Almost eighty families live in the butkhak camp outside of the capital city of Afghanistan. Poor displaced camp residents have been finding it difficult to get enough food and stay warm during the winter. Watch to find out more!
Sudanese Eid al-Fitr: Thousands come to pray for world peace
In northeastern Sudan, thousands of internally displaced people have been commemorating Eid. They claim that despite the difficulties, giving has been prevalent throughout Ramadan.
Amidst the intensifying global arms race, numerous nations are investing substantially in defense technologies. During testing, Chinese scientists discovered that robotic dogs can fire a machine pistol with the precision of a professional shooter. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Russian assets worth about $280 billion have been blocked thus far.
The argument about the effects of international demand for US Treasuries and dollar use has heated up since the US Congress gave President Joe Biden unprecedented authority to freeze Russian dollar assets to support Ukraine.
Thailand's seasonal agricultural burning causes health problems and air pollution.
Thailand's prime minister has promised to take every necessary action to combat air pollution in the north. Forest fires and farmers lighting their property on fire to remove crops have produced a massive cloud of dangerous pollution. The air pollution caused by the smoke and ash from these fires can cause respiratory disorders and other health concerns for the nearby communities. The amount of fine-particle dust in the air has made Chiang Mai one of the most polluted cities in the world.
UN Security Council meets in emergency; topics include famine in Gaza and threats against relief workers.
The UN secretary-general issued a dire warning on Friday, stating that there is an urgent need for a "quantum leap" in the delivery of life-saving supplies because children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration. "The doors to starvation are opened when the gates to aid are closed," declared Guterres.
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