Author: News Desk

United States: Research found that tissue samples from the autopsies of persons who died with COVID-19 reveal SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads throughout the body, including the brain, and persists for approximately eight months. The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers examined autopsy samples collected between April 2020 and March 2021. They thoroughly sampled the neurological system, including the brain in 11 of the patients. None of the patients was immunized, and they all passed away from COVID-19. 38 patients’ blood plasma tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, three patients’ blood plasma tested negative, and three patients’ blood plasma was not available. The…

United States: Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, has revealed that it has delivered a record of 1.3 million vehicles in 2022, 40 percent more than in 2021. The company managed to deliver more than 405,000 vehicles in the last three months of 2022. Earlier, Tesla offered two rebates for buyers taking delivery of a vehicle before the end of 2022, initially offering a $3,750 discount and then doubling the rebate to $7,500 with two weeks left in 2022. In a statement to investors, Tesla remarked that it had to deal with “significant COVID and supply chain related challenges throughout the year.”…

Ukraine: According to Ukrainian President Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia intends to “exhaust” Ukraine into submission through a protracted campaign of drone attacks and aerial bombardments. Mr. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had received information that Russia would step up its campaign of drone assaults on the country in his nightly address to the nation on 2nd January 2023. “We have information that Russia is planning a long-term attack using Shahed drones, It is probably banking on exhaustion. Exhausting our people, our anti-aircraft defences, our energy,” Mr. Zelenskyy remarked. killing at least five people and injuring others, key infrastructure in Kyiv and…

Ireland: The Irish Prime Minister Mr. Leo Varadkar has stated that mistakes were made on all sides in the handling of Brexit. Mr. Varadkar vowed that he would be “flexible and reasonable” when attempting to solve issues with the Northern Ireland protocol. Mr. Varadkar was recently elected as Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, for the second time. “I am sure we have all made mistakes in the handling of Brexit. There was no road map, no manual, it was not something that we expected would happen and we have all done our best to deal with it,” Mr. Varadkar remarked. The…

Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo will be formally introduced Al Nassr following the signing of a contract that extends until 2025 and is reportedly worth more than $213 million. But the riches and fanfare that await the 37-year-old in Saudi Arabia are at odds with his reduced status as a fallen star trading on past heroics. It is a terrible indictment of Ronaldo’s lacklustre play over the previous 18 months that he is being forced to play out what will undoubtedly be the final chapter of his illustrious career in the football deserts of Saudi Arabia. https://twitter.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/1609331198123249665?s=20&t=kB_a1sRUK-2zuuk7OU5ZXg Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon…

United States: The former drummer of the Earth, Wind and Fire band Mr. Fred White has died at the age of 67. Mr. White’s brother Verdine White paid tribute to the “amazing and talented” musician on his Instagram post, sharing that “Freddie is now drumming with the angels.” “Dearest family, friends and fans. Our family is saddened today with the loss of an amazing and talented family member, our beloved brother Frederick Eugene ‘Freddie’ White,” Mr. Verdine White shared. “But more than that at home and beyond he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous. He…

Australia: Hundreds of passengers have been stranded on a cruise ship, the Viking Orion, off the Australian coast after finding a potentially harmful growth on its hull. The Viking Orion was denied permission to dock in Adelaide after authorities discovered “biofoul,” an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals. According to Australia’s fisheries department, the fungus, which it called biofoul, was “potentially harmful.” Officials stated that the ship’s hull must be cleared before entering the country. According to the department’s statements, biofoul management was “a common practise for all arriving international vessels,” and the ship had to be cleaned…

South Korea: South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol has stated that Seoul and Washington are exploring joint exercises involving US nuclear assets in order to confront North Korea’s expanding nuclear and missile programs. Mr. Yoon noted that Washington’s existing “nuclear umbrella” and “extended deterrence” were no longer enough to reassure South Koreans in a statement.  The leader was referring to the US military’s capability to prevent attacks on its allies, notably its nuclear forces. “What we call extended deterrence was also the US telling us not to worry because it will take care of everything, but now, it’s difficult to…

Canada: A ban on foreigners purchasing residential property in Canada went into effect on 1st January 2023 with the aim to provide additional housing options for locals experiencing a housing shortage. The act contains a number of exclusions that let non-citizens, such as refugees and legal permanent residents, purchase the property. In late December, Canada authorities also clarified that the ban would apply only to city dwellings and not to recreational properties such as summer cottages. When home ownership remained out of reach for many Canadians due to price hikes in the 2021 election campaign, Prime Minister Mr. Justin Trudeau offered…

Croatia: Croatia has adopted the euro and entered Europe’s borderless zone, which Prime Minister Mr. Andrej Plenkovic called a “historic moment” for his country that joined the European Union nearly a decade ago. The Balkan nation became the 20th member of the eurozone after bidding farewell to its kuna currency. Croatia became the 27th nation in the Schengen Zone, the world’s largest passport-free travel area, which enables more than 400 million people to move freely among its members. “It is the season of new beginnings. And there is no place in Europe where this is more true than here in…