Author: News Desk

Beirut: Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes on the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, assessing damage after targeting senior members of the Iran-backed group. The strikes follow the heightened tensions after Iran’s missile attack on Israel earlier this week, which Tehran carried out in response to Israeli military actions in Lebanon. Widening conflict & rising oil prices The conflict has contributed to rising oil prices, with markets reacting to the possibility of Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities. Israel has been advancing its efforts to push back Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and weaken Hamas in Gaza. The airstrikes on Beirut,…

Baghdad, Iraq: A Yazidi woman identified as Fawzia Amin Sido, abducted at the age of 11 by the Islamic State in Iraq and later taken to Gaza, has been rescued after spending over a decade in captivity. This information comes from officials representing Israel, the U.S., and Iraq. According to the Israeli military, the Yazidi woman, now 21 years old, had her captor killed during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, likely due to an airstrike. The Yazidis, a religious minority primarily residing in Iraq and Syria, faced a devastating attack in 2014 when the Islamic State group seized…

New York: US dockworkers and port operators has informed that they have reached a tentative wage agreement, bringing an end to a three-day strike that had halted shipping operations on the US East and Gulf coasts. Although specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the strike’s resolution is expected to prevent what could have been billions of dollars in potential losses. The two parties agreed to extend their master contract until January 15 of the following year, allowing them ‘to return to the bargaining table’ to address remaining unresolved issues. The joint statement declared that, “Effective immediately, all current…

Washington DC: US prosecutors has unveiled significant evidence in the case against Donald Trump regarding efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. This evidence was revealed in a newly unsealed 165-page legal brief by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which details Trump’s interactions with Republican officials as he attempted to propagate false claims about election fraud. The evidence includes private conversations with key figures, highlighting Trump’s reliance on deceitful narratives and his incitement of the January 6 Capitol riot. The filing suggests that Trump intended to derail the certification of the Electoral College results when Vice President Mike Pence refused to…

England: The number of unresolved customer complaints directed at water companies in England and Wales has surged nearly 30 percent, reaching the highest level in nearly a decade, according to the latest annual report from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW). During the 2023-24 period, there was a 29 percent increase in cases directed to the CCW by households that could not achieve resolution through their water supplier’s complaints process. The rise in complaints has been attributed to growing consumer dissatisfaction over sewage spills, billing errors, and issues with water meters. Many customers turn to the CCW after exhausting their…

Washington: In a landmark development in neurobiological research, scientists have successfully mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. The significant development offers potential insights into brain functions across species, including humans. The breakthrough details over 50 million connections between more than 139,000 neurons or the nerve cells in the brain providing a deeper understanding of brain wiring and the signals responsible for healthy brain functions. The achievement marks a key step towards the ultimate goal of mapping more complex brains. Sebastian Seung, Professor of Neuroscience and Computer Science at Princeton University remarked that, “You might wonder…

Tokyo: Miyazaki Airport, in southwestern Japan, was forced to shut down after a World War II-era bomb exploded near the runway. The bomb, likely dropped during U.S. air raids aimed at preventing kamikaze attacks, created a 7-meter-wide and 1-meter-deep crater on the taxiway adjacent to the runway. A bomb disposal unit from the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force has confirmed the news about the explosion. They said that the explosion happened by an American bomb buried beneath the surface, likely from a wartime air raid. The explosion caused no injuries, but it led to the cancellation of 87 flights, affecting routes…

Taipei: Taiwan has been on high alert as Typhoon Krathon approaches, leading to the closure of offices and schools, the evacuation of thousands of residents, and the cancellation of flights and ferry services. Typhoon Krathon is packing sustained winds of 173 km/h (107 mph) and gusts reaching up to 209 km/h (130 mph). The Central Weather Administration reported that the storm was located approximately 160 km (99 miles) southwest of Kaohsiung as of Wednesday morning. It is expected to make landfall in the southwestern port city in the early hours of Thursday, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds.…

Seoul: South Korea prominently displayed its most powerful ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’, for the first time during the annual Armed Forces Day parade, signalling the nation’s readiness to counter North Korean threats. The parade, held at a Seoul airbase, featured around 5,300 troops and 340 military vehicles, along with aircraft flyovers. Additionally, a smaller parade took place on the streets of Seoul, attracting large crowds​ President Yoon Suk-yeol told thousands of troops who gathered at the base that, “If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and…

New York: Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance defended their running mates’ records in a notably civil exchange during the VP debate 2024. Walz focused on democracy and the importance of upholding election integrity, while Vance stood by Donald Trump’s policies, including his healthcare concepts. The debate covered key issues such as healthcare, gun control, and security, with both candidates presenting contrasting views on governance, but in a less confrontational manner than expected. Each man pointed to the crises of the day as reasons for voters to choose their respective running mates for president. During…