Author: News Desk

Australia: Novak Djokovic will return and start his Australian Open assault on January 1st at the Adelaide International after he was deported from the country over his lack of COVID-19 vaccination. The Serbian player, who was held and then deported by officials earlier this year before the Australian Open, will be permitted to enter the nation after receiving a visa from the Australian Government. The world’s No. 5 tennis player will not participate in the first United Cup and will instead begin the season at The Drive in Adelaide because of Serbia’s failure to qualify for the teams’ competition. World…

New York, US: The New York jury has found the real estate company of former US President Mr. Donald Trump as guilty of tax crimes. The Trump Organization was found guilty on all charges after two days of jury deliberations in New York. The conviction on all 17 counts, after more than a day of jury deliberations in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, stemmed from the company’s practice of giving off-the-books perks to officials. The executives were given luxury apartments, leased Mercedes-Benzes, extra cash at Christmas, and even free cable television. No taxes were paid on any of it. According…

United Kingdom: The National Farmers Union of UK has warned that the government risks “sleepwalking” into a food supply crisis unless it provides crucial support for British farmers struggling with the soaring cost of fuel, fertilizer and feed. Based on the statements from the union, rising costs may lead to supply problems for energy-intensive crops including tomatoes, cucumbers and pears, which are on track for their lowest yields since records began in 1985 , as well as rationing at supermarkets. Shoppers up and down the country have for decades had a guaranteed supply of high-quality, affordable food produced to some…

Belgium: According to the European Commission, the European Union (EU) has reached an agreement to ban the import of several products considered the “main drivers of deforestation,” including coffee, cocoa and soy. “The new law will ensure that a set of key goods placed on the (European Union) market will no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation in the EU and elsewhere in the world,” the Commission stated. “When the new rules enter into force, all relevant companies will have to conduct strict due diligence if they place on the EU market,”  the European Commission further added. The law…

United States: The 71-year-old two-time Emmy winner Kirstie Alley, who became one of the biggest performers in American comedy in the late 1980s and early 1990s passed away. Ms. Alley’s appearances on the TV program “Cheers” and in the “Look Who’s Talking” movies made her an exceptional actor. “Alley died of cancer that was only recently discovered, her children True and Lillie Parker said in a post on Twitter. Alley’s manager Donovan Daughtry confirmed the death,” as per the reports. The Emmy winner had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was being treated at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida.…

Indonesia: Indonesia’s Parliament has approved legislation that outlaws pre-marital sex and make it punishable by up to a year in prison. The code includes several morality restrictions and prohibits unmarried couples to live together and have sex. The law is applied to both Indonesians and foreigners. Both sex before marriage and adultery will be punishable by up to a year in prison or a fine under the code. We have tried our best to accommodate the important issues and different opinions which were debated. However, it is time for us to make a historical decision on the penal code amendment…

Qatar: After losing to Croatia in a World Cup penalty shootout in the round of 16, Japan bids the World Cup farewell. However, the team and its fans left behind enduring memories that earned the Asian nation much praise in Qatar. The World Cup has never been won by a team from outside of Europe and South America, nor has one team from outside of those two continents even competed in the final. Japan’s stunning and unexpected 2-1 comeback win against Germany in the early stages of World Cup Qatar 2022 helped establish the idea that this tournament could be…

United States: Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc has threatened to remove news from its platform if the US Congress passes a new law that would give news organizations greater power to negotiate fees for content shared on Facebook. The lawmakers are planning to add the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act to an annual defense bill that must be passed in order to help the struggling local news industry. The legislation was introduced in Congress by Minnesota Senator Ms. Amy Klobuchar and has bipartisan support. Meta spokesperson Mr.Andy Stone tweeted that the company would be forced to consider removing news if…

United Kingdom: Oxford Dictionaries has announced that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as the Word of the Year. Oxford defines the term as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.” The winning word, “goblin mode” received 318,956 votes, making up 93 percent of the total votes. According to Oxford University Press, ‘goblin mode’ is a slang term often used in the expressions such as “I am in goblin mode” or “to go goblin mode”. Mr. Casper Grathwohl, President of Oxford Languages, stated…

Saudi Arabia: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that Saudi Arabia is the only bidder in the run to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India’s federation withdrew its application. The AFC’s executive committee shortlisted proposals from India and Saudi Arabia earlier after Qatar pulled out of the process following their successful bid to host the 2023 edition in place of original hosts China. The bid from the Saudi federation (SAFF) will be the only one presented to the AFC Congress in February next year, when they meet in Bahrain to decide on the host, as per the reports.…