Zimbabwe issues state of emergency in Harare over cholera. The outbreak claimed thousands of lives. Health authorities are struggling to manage the high number of admissions. Zimbabwe has declared a state of emergency in the capital Harare due to a cholera outbreak that has resulted in dozens of deaths and over 7,000 suspected cases. The … Read more
Australian war crimes informant David McBride enters a guilty plea. He had intended to argue that his disclosure was protected. The information he provided underpinned a series of reports in 2017. A whistleblower who played a key role in exposing allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan has changed his plea to guilty after being … Read more
Indian rescuers are still 40 metres away from labourers held in the collapsed tunnel. Drilling had penetrated about 21 meters (70 feet) of debris. The cause of the tunnel collapse in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Rescue efforts in India made progress as they drilled approximately one-third of the way into the debris of a … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories. The U.S. emphasises the necessity of normal relations with China. Xi managed to achieve his own goals securing U.S. policy concessions. Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories, including agreements with President Joe Biden on fentanyl, military communications, and artificial intelligence during his recent … Read more
Canadian man found guilty of murdering Pakistani family in Ontario. This case marked the first time Canada’s terrorism laws. The couple’s nine-year-old son survived but was seriously injured. Canadian man Nathaniel Veltman has been found guilty of murder for intentionally running over and killing four members of the Afzaal family with his car in London, … Read more
NYC Police seize $1bn worth of fake designer goods. The haul includes approximately 219,000 counterfeit luxury items. Adama Sow and Abdulai Jalloh could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Authorities in New York have conducted the largest seizure of counterfeit goods in US history, with over $1 billion worth of fake products … Read more
X ads were suspended by IBM as they were seen next to Nazi posts. It finds it “completely unacceptable” for its content to appear in such threads. IBM promptly suspended all advertising on X while investigating the situation. IBM has decided to halt advertising on X (formerly Twitter) after reports revealed its ads were placed … Read more
The federal trial of Brett Hankison has concluded in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. s marks the second time Hankison has evaded a conviction related to the case. He was previously found not guilty on state charges in 2021. The federal trial of Brett Hankison, a former police officer accused of violating Breonna … Read more
Iceland’s peninsula faces potential decades of volcanic instability. Roberts suggests a low-intensity eruption might result in lava flows. Eruptions resumed on the Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021. Iceland’s southwestern peninsula faces potential decades of volcanic instability, warns the Icelandic Met Office (IMO), prompting the evacuation of Grindavik due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption. … Read more
Gang-related violence prompts hospital evacuation in Haiti. Fontaine Hospital Center had over 100 patients. Gangs have gained control in Port-au-Prince since the 2021 assassination. Police evacuated a hospital in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, due to nearby gang violence. Fontaine Hospital Center had over 100 patients, including nearly half children, removed amid unrest in the Cite … Read more
Joe Biden names Pakistani-born attorney to US Federal Appeal Court. Mangi would be the first Muslim American to serve on the federal appeals court. He has actively worked on religious freedom cases. US President Joe Biden nominated Adeel Mangi, a Pakistan-born lawyer, to the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia. Mangi … Read more
Joe Biden & Xi Jinping’s blunt talks yield deals on military & fentanyl. Biden and Xi met for around four hours to talk about problems. The negative perceptions of the Communist Party in the US were unjustified. US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping decided on Wednesday to establish a presidential hotline, recommence … Read more
Joe Biden & Xi Jinping want to ease friction in a historic meeting. The US & China needed to make sure that their rivalry did not veer into conflict. US officials anticipated tangible actions to revive staff-level discussions US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping met on Wednesday to discuss issues that could … Read more
Greta Thunberg set for London court appearance. The 20-year-old was apprehended by police on October 17. She faced detentions from protests in Sweden, Norway, and Germany. Climate activist Greta Thunberg is set to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges of a public order offence related to an environmental protest in central … Read more
Fears for Indian labourers stuck amid Uttarakhand tunnel collapse. They are trapped in a tunnel for over 72 hours in northern Uttarakhand state. Family members and construction workers are urging swifter action. The fate of 40 Indian laborers remains uncertain as they are trapped in a tunnel for over 72 hours in northern Uttarakhand state. … Read more
World Cup trophy safe after heist at South Africa’s rugby offices. The intruders did not steal the prized trophy. South Africa emerged as the first nation to secure the title four times. Burglars targeted the South Africa Rugby Union’s offices in Cape Town, breaking in and accessing the World Cup trophy they secured in France. … Read more
Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver. The pūteketeke surged to victory due to its unique appearance. Oliver’s intervention sparked opposition in New Zealand. The pūteketeke has claimed the title of New Zealand’s Bird of the Century, thanks to a highly contested poll fueled by US talk show host John Oliver’s controversial involvement. … Read more
Pelosi hammer attack alleged David DePape testifies of the bizarre plot. David DePape potentially facing life in prison. He detailed a political transformation triggered by right-wing content. A man accused of a hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, ex-House Speaker, tearfully testified about his involvement in a bizarre plot to combat US corruption fueled by … Read more
