South Korea’s political landscape has been further destabilized as parliament voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo, marking an unprecedented move in the nation’s history. Han assumed the acting presidency after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s suspension earlier this month following his controversial attempt to impose martial law. With a vote tally of 192-0, lawmakers overwhelmingly…
Australian firefighters are facing a challenging battle to control a massive bushfire currently racing through the Grampians National Park in Victoria. The fire has already consumed an area larger than the country of Singapore, burning approximately 74,000 hectares (183,000 acres). Despite efforts to contain the blaze, authorities say the fire’s large perimeter, which stretches over…
SANAA: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), narrowly escaped an aerial bombardment at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two people, and one crew member of the plane that was preparing to depart was injured. Tedros, accompanied by his United…
MUBAI: Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister and one of the nation’s most respected statesmen, passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi. Singh, who served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his groundbreaking economic reforms that transformed India’s economy during his tenure as Finance Minister in the 1990s….
Hudson Joseph Meek, a rising star in the entertainment industry, tragically passed away at the age of 16. According to reports, Meek died following a fall from a moving vehicle in Jefferson County, Alabama, on December 19. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the details, stating that Meek sustained blunt force trauma from the fall…
KABUL: The death toll from the recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province has risen to 46, with at least six people left injured. The majority of the victims are reported to be women and children, as per reports from Taliban authorities and Khaama Press. The airstrikes took place on December 24,…
KOZHIKODE: M.T. Vasudevan Nair, one of the most celebrated figures in Indian literature, passed away tonight in Kozhikode at the age of 91. He had been undergoing treatment for a heart ailment and had been hospitalized for 11 days due to heart and respiratory issues. His condition deteriorated, leading to his death. Vasudevan Nair’s passing…
KAZAKH: A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday. The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny, Russia, when it encountered difficulties and had to make an emergency landing. Initial reports indicated that there were survivors, and authorities are working to provide further details about…
DUBAI: India will play hosts to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy tie in Dubai on February 23. The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the complete schedule for the February 19-March 10 eight-team event on Tuesday, generating excitement among cricket fans worldwide. The announcement marks the beginning of anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling…
The 24-hour day is a cornerstone of human activity, marking the rhythm of life on Earth. Yet, our planet’s rotation is far from a fixed, mechanical process. Earth is a dynamic entity, its rotation influenced by gravitational interactions, shifting masses, and internal processes. While many short-term fluctuations in day length have known causes, scientists have…
