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.
Jharkhand: India has driven a sharp increase in proposed coal mining projects in 2025, even as global coal demand is showing signs of plateauing and new mine openings continue to decline, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor. The report found that enough new coal mining projects were proposed worldwide last year to potentially add around 2.5 billion tonnes of annual coal production, an increase of 11 percent from the previous year. India accounted for a significant share of the increase, with new mine proposals rising mainly in Jharkhand and Odisha. Proposals in the two states doubled in…
Zambia: Polling stations have opened across Zambia as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second five-year term in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and economic recovery. Voting began at 6am local time (04:00 GMT) and is scheduled to continue for 12 hours. About 8.7 million registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in the presidential election, which is also being closely watched for signs of growing political tensions. Hichilema, 64, won the 2021 presidential election after six previous attempts. His campaign is focused on job creation, economic reforms and a major infrastructure development programme as…
Zimbabwe: At least 15 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations continuing, authorities said. Police said the vessel was carrying 90 passengers and five crew members when it overturned on Tuesday after being struck by a strong wave. However, officials warned that the boat may have been overloaded, with ticket records indicating that 114 adults had boarded. Authorities also said there could have been additional children below the ticketing age. The Zimbabwe Civil Protection Unit (CPU) said 77 passengers had been rescued so far, while 15 bodies had…
Afghanistan: About 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently barred from attending secondary school, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The agency said the figure has increased by around 200,000 compared with last year and could approach four million by 2030 if the restrictions remain in place. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls and women are prohibited from attending secondary schools and universities. The restrictions are part of a wider set of measures imposed on women and girls by the Taliban since the group returned to power following the withdrawal of…
United States: Nvidia has joined forces with some of Wall Street’s biggest banks and investment firms to mobilise up to $500 billion (£370 billion) in capital for artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking a major step in the expansion of the global AI industry. The chipmaker announced partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, with the investors treating AI computing hardware and infrastructure as a new asset class for the first time. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the initiative would bring major long-term capital providers together to independently finance and support AI infrastructure projects. The funding will be directed…
Colombia: At least 132 people have been killed and more than 480 injured after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread destruction across several regions and prompting the government to declare a national disaster. The earthquake struck at 07:34 local time (12:34 GMT) at a depth of about 103 kilometres in Chocó province, according to Colombia’s geological service. The powerful tremor was felt across hundreds of miles of western Colombia, including major cities such as Pereira, Cali and Manizales. The death toll is expected to rise as emergency crews continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors. More than 1,500…
Jharkhand: Thousands of students, job seekers and volunteers took to the streets of Ranchi in India’s eastern Jharkhand state, marching towards the state assembly to demand sweeping reforms in the government recruitment examination system. The protesters have been demonstrating in the state capital for more than two weeks, demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). Despite several rounds of discussions with the state government and the acceptance of some demands, protesters have vowed to continue their agitation until all their key demands are addressed. The latest protest follows weeks of demonstrations…
Berlin: Germany is facing a growing threat from foreign-backed hybrid warfare, including espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks and covert operations, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned. Dobrindt said hostile foreign powers were seeking to create fear and instability in Germany without engaging in conventional warfare. “We’re not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare,” Dobrindt said, describing espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks and covert operations as a constant threat to the country. The minister did not name any specific country as being responsible for the alleged activities. His remarks came days after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport…
United States: A new study has warned that efforts to divert food waste from landfills could create another environmental problem if plastic contamination is not properly addressed. Around one-third of all food produced globally is wasted every year, according to UN data. In the US, around 40 percent of food waste ends up in landfills, generating an estimated 30 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. A new study published in Nature Food examined the environmental impact of different food-waste management methods, assessing their effects on climate change, nutrient pollution and plastic contamination. Researchers from the University of Vermont…
Rabat: FIFA has strongly defended president Gianni Infantino against what it described as unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims, as pressure on the FIFA chief continues to grow in Europe. A FIFA spokesperson said that Infantino strongly denies the allegations and described them as ‘categorically untrue’. FIFA subsequently issued its own statement, warning that speculation and insinuation should not be presented as facts. Infantino is also facing increasing opposition from UEFA and several European football associations over his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. The plan involved establishing a new company to manage commercial and ticketing rights, with a 21…