Author: Rini S Akkara
Rini S Akkara
Rini S Akkara, a B.Tech graduate, has been passionately involved in content creation since 2018 and is presently working as a desk reporter at Britain Herald. Readers are encouraged to verify facts independently and seek professional advice before making any decisions based on this content.
Syria: Protests have erupted across several cities in Syria following a sharp increase in fuel prices, with demonstrators blocking a major highway and burning tyres in opposition to the government’s decision. The Syrian government raised fuel prices, increasing diesel rates by up to 40 percent and petrol prices by 28 percent. Authorities described the hikes as temporary measures, citing a significant rise in the global cost of securing fuel supplies. Demonstrators took to the streets in Hama, Khan Sheikhoun and Maarat al-Numan, while protests were also reported on the highway linking Aleppo with Türkiye. The fuel price increases have also…
New York: Alexander Zverev has claimed his second Grand Slam title of the year after defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets in the US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The top-seeded German secured a 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 victory to add the US Open crown to his French Open triumph earlier this season. The win also made Zverev only the fourth man in the Open Era, after Jimmy Connors, Guillermo Vilas and Jannik Sinner, to capture his first two Grand Slam titles in the same year. Shelton, who was appearing in his first Grand Slam final, fought…
New York: Elena Rybakina has claimed her first US Open title after defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final at Flushing Meadows. The Kazakhstan player, who had already secured confirmation that she would become the new world number one regardless of the final result, produced a composed performance to beat Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The victory marks Rybakina’s third Grand Slam title, adding to her Wimbledon triumph in 2022 and Australian Open victory earlier this year. She also became the first Kazakh player to reach the top of the women’s world rankings. View this post…
Chile: A devastating fire at a nursing home in southern Chile has claimed the lives of 16 elderly residents, while 10 others were rescued and hospitalised, according to local authorities. The blaze broke out at a single-storey care facility in Pitrufquén, located in the Araucanía region, approximately 640 kilometres south of Santiago. Twenty-six elderly residents were inside the facility when the fire erupted. The 10 survivors were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Images shared on social media showed flames engulfing the building overnight as firefighters battled the blaze with water hoses. Emergency teams continued clearing debris and…
Caen: The train, carrying 186 passengers, derailed at around 7:45 pm local time (17:45 GMT) while travelling between the Normandy cities, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation following the incident, with local authorities activating a mass-casualty response plan. Around 130 firefighters, five medical teams and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene. Rouen prosecutor Sebastien Gallois said 44 people sustained injuries in the derailment. An 18-year-old woman was among the injured and was evacuated by helicopter to Rouen University Hospital in critical condition, according to the Seine-Maritime prefecture. Un TER transportant 180 passagers…
Ireland: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit, with a packed schedule of political meetings, diplomatic engagements and a stop at the Irish Open golf tournament at his resort in County Clare. Trump was welcomed at Dublin Airport by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee. He is scheduled to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin before holding bilateral talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The US president will also attend events at the residence of US Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh in Dublin’s Phoenix Park before travelling to County Clare,…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has pledged to issue a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections, a proposal that could cost the US government around $1.3 trillion. Trump announced the plan during a speech at the Republican Party’s first convention held during a president’s term, telling supporters in Dallas, Texas, that the payments would be issued if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump did not provide details on how the payments would be funded or distributed, although he indicated that…
Palawan: At least five people have died, and 87 others remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines, near the popular tourist destination of Coron, authorities said. The fire broke out aboard the M/V June Aster, which was sailing from Manila when it caught fire around 2.2 kilometres offshore. The Philippine Coast Guard said five casualties had been brought ashore as search and rescue operations continued. Footage released by the coastguard showed large sections of the ferry engulfed in flames as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze. Coast Guard Captain…
London: A study led by researchers at the University of Oxford involving nearly 977,000 middle-aged men and women found that people who regularly drank beverages described as ‘very hot’ had around three times the risk of oesophageal cancer compared with those who drank their beverages warm. Published in the International Journal of Cancer, the research defines drinks at 65°C or above as ‘very hot’. The researchers also found that consuming six or more hot drinks a day was associated with a higher risk. How very hot drinks may affect the food pipe Experts believe repeatedly consuming scalding-hot beverages may damage…
Washington: The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified after the US announced new import restrictions targeting a range of Canadian products, including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motor vehicles. US President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders, accusing Canada of discriminating against American businesses. The new restrictions are scheduled to take effect on September 29. The move comes as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US products take effect, further escalating a months-long trade conflict between the two neighbouring countries. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address that Canada’s efforts to reduce its…