NEW DELHI: Air India has rolled out in-flight Wi-Fi services, making it the first airline in India to offer this connectivity. Starting January 1, 2025, passengers on select aircraft including the Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some Airbus A321neo, will have access to internet services during domestic and international flights. This new feature aims to…
LOS ANGELES: A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing one person and injuring seven others, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on January 1, 2025, as the vehicle pulled up to the hotel’s glass entrance before a sudden “large explosion” erupted. Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed the…
NEW DELHI: India, the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, has made a bold commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. While this timeline extends two decades beyond the targets set by many industrialized nations, it signals a significant step toward addressing the global climate crisis. Currently, India remains heavily dependent on coal for…
CHINA: Earlier this month, Chinese state-sponsored hackers gained unauthorized access to the US Treasury Department’s systems, according to a statement from the department. The hackers remotely accessed workstations within the Treasury, making off with unclassified documents. This incident, which was reported to lawmakers, has been categorized as a significant cybersecurity event. The department has assured…
BEIJING: A Chinese court in Hebei province has sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison for the murder of his 13-year-old classmate, marking the conclusion of a case that has sparked a nationwide debate on the treatment of juvenile offenders in the country. The murder occurred after prolonged bullying, with the victim, surnamed Wang,…
USA: Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a lifelong advocate for peace, human rights, and humanitarian causes, has died at the age of 100. A peanut farmer-turned-politician, Carter served as governor of Georgia before winning the presidency in 1976. He was known for his humility, deep religious convictions, and a focus…
CANADA: An Air Canada passenger plane narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday night when it veered off the runway and caught fire during landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The flight, originating from St. John’s, was experiencing difficulties as it approached the runway, leading to a dramatic incident that unfolded at approximately 9:30 PM local time….
SOUTH KOREA: A tragic plane crash in South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 85 people. The incident occurred when a Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers and crew members, crashed during its final approach to land at Muan International Airport. The flight had been traveling from Bangkok to South Korea, and while…
A viral video circulating on social media has shown a surprising side of lions, the powerful predators long admired for their fierce presence in the wild. The video, shared by the “Nature is Amazing” account, features British conservationist Freya Aspinall affectionately cuddling and kissing a massive lion, igniting both awe and concern among viewers. Unlike…
A heated online debate over immigration policy exposed a growing divide between Donald Trump’s Silicon Valley supporters and his staunch anti-immigration base, a sign of the challenges the president-elect will face over his signature policy issue. The debate was sparked when technology executives who supported Trump’s campaign voiced their desire to increase the number of…
