US earthquake: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey and New York
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that an earthquake of magnitude of 4.8 shook the northeastern US on Friday morning, causing vibrations to travel down the Atlantic coast between Boston and Philadelphia. The earthquake's epicenter was in Lebanon, New Jersey, about 45 miles (72 km) west of New York City. The quake caused buildings in crowded Manhattan and all five boroughs to tremble. The USGS estimates that up to 45 million individuals may have felt the shocks.
ICJ dismisses South Africa's plea and orders Israel to follow current directives
In order to preserve the lives of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel is being urged by the International Court of Justice to follow its directives. It happens as the court turns down South Africa's plea for more safeguards against a possible military incursion by Israel into Rafah.
Elections in Indonesia are scheduled for this Wednesday. On Wednesday, more than 200 million Indonesians will have the opportunity to cast ballots for a new president. President Joko Widodo, whose second term is coming to an end, has three contenders vying for his seat. The campaign has been overshadowed by his impact.
UN special envoy charges Israel of committing "genocide" in the Gaza War.
According to Francesca Albanese, Israel has committed three of the five crimes specified in the UN Genocide Convention, which are killing members of a particular group, seriously injuring one's body or mind, and purposefully creating conditions in life that are intended to cause one's physical destruction, both whole and in part. She also discovered that high Israeli military and government figures had declared their willingness to commit genocide, which was followed by the approval and implementation of genocide. According to Albanese, these actions are part of a "settler-colonial process of erasure" that has lasted for more than 70 years. She recommends - among other things - an immediate arms embargo on Israel. And for member states to support South Africa in its attempt to prosecute Israel at the International Court of Justice.
South Africa's mining job losses are giving the ANC serious electoral problems as unemployment rises.
The unemployment rate in South Africa is at an all-time high. According to statistics, one in three persons do not have a job. The industry with the most recent layoffs is mining. Furthermore, the government is under pressure to generate employment and draw in voters with just two months until the elections.
Pakistan elections 2024: a catastrophic explosion rocks, leaving 29 dead and 50 injured in Pakistan before the elections.
On the eve of Pakistan's historic general elections, a blast near an election office in the Balochistan region claimed the lives of at least 29 people and injured dozens more.
After a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, at least nine people were killed, and over 800 were injured. According to authorities, 50 passengers on four minibusses that were traveling to a hotel in a national park in Hualien are reported missing. Furthermore, there are reportedly 70 miners stuck in coal mines.
Who is responsible for the hacking effort against the United States and the United Kingdom?
Cyberattacks in China explained: Seven Chinese hackers are the target of criminal charges and sanctions announced by the US and the UK for allegedly carrying out widespread attacks on behalf of China's civilian intelligence agency. Who's responsible for the cyberattacks? And what is their objective?
UN: By 2050, 2 billion children will experience heatwaves.
The tremendous heat waves affecting East Asia and the Pacific have raised concerns for over 243 million youngsters, according to a warning from the UN. Stay tuned for additional information!
In the world of consumer products, trends change every few years. While Apple has enjoyed a dominant market share in China, it is now losing ground in the world's second-largest economy. But demand is picking up in India, where the middle class is growing in affluence and aspirations. So, what does the sales of Apple's flagship product say about the state of these two Asian heavyweights and their economies? That's what this following report explores.
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