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Turkey: Air strikes carried out by Turkey in drought-stricken northeast Syria have left more than a million people without access to water and electricity, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis, experts warn. Since October 2019, Turkey has undertaken over 100 attacks on critical infrastructure, including oil fields, gas facilities, and power stations in the Kurdish-held Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). These attacks have been linked to a broader conflict involving Turkey and Kurdish-led forces in the region, while also contributing to the suffering caused by severe drought and climate change. The region’s primary water source, the Alouk…
United Kingdom: British Airways (BA) passengers has faced widespread delays on the 18th of November evening due to a technical issue that disrupted the airline’s computer systems. The problems commenced around 17:00 and left many travellers stranded on tarmacs and in terminals across the UK and internationally. Passengers took to social media to voice their frustration, with reports of delays at airports including Hamburg, Naples, Lyon, and Dusseldorf. One passenger explained waiting in the cold on the tarmac in Verona for an already delayed flight. Others reported being unable to check in or book flights due to system failures. Downdetector,…
India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic three-day visit to Guyana, marking the first by an Indian leader since Indira Gandhi in 1968. The visit is expected to deepen ties between the two rapidly growing economies, with agreements expected in energy, defence, agriculture, and technology. Modi’s itinerary includes bilateral talks with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and addressing a special session of Guyana’s 65-seat parliament. He will also co-chair a Caricom-India Summit alongside Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, focusing on boosting cooperation in energy, infrastructure, health, and food security with the Caribbean Community. Guyana, experiencing…
Ukraine: The US has permitted Ukraine to use its long-range missiles, Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for strikes on Russian territory. The move marks a significant reversal in US policy, as Washington had previously restricted Kyiv’s use of such weapons to avoid escalating the war. The decision comes just two months before President Joe Biden hands over power to Donald Trump. It reportedly seeks to counter the recent deployment of North Korean troops to the Russian border region of Kursk, where Ukrainian forces currently hold over 1,000 square kilometers of territory. The ATACMS, produced by Lockheed Martin, are among the…
Peru: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged for stable and cooperative US-China Relations as he concluded his last meeting with outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. While addressing reporters, Xi highlighted the necessity of “mutual respect” in navigating the complex ties between the world’s two largest economies. Without naming Donald Trump directly, Xi acknowledged the recent US election results, where Trump secured a second term in office. Xi stated that, “The United States has recently ended its elections. China’s goal of a stable, healthy, and sustainable China-US relationship…
UK: Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut UK Operator’s 140 dine-in restaurants across the UK, is looking to raise over $12.6 million (£10 million) to cope with overflowing costs following tax expansions announced in the latest Budget. The funding, which could affect a partial sale or investment from current shareholders, will sustain cost-cutting measures and new technology, including touch-screen ordering booths and contactless table ordering. The planned upgrades aim to decline staffing requirements without activating a major redundancy programme. However, the company anticipates a substantial rise in labour costs, with employers’ national insurance contributions increasing from 13.8 per cent to…
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Abdul Rahuman Seyyadu Sulaiman, a 56-year-old resident of Colombo, has sought to draw attention to the grievances of his community as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake exited the Abeysingharama Temple polling station in Maradana. Sulaiman urged Dissanayake to stop and listen, emphasising the need for justice for Sri Lanka’s Muslim population, which he says was denied during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the cremation of a baby. The police intervened, asking Sulaiman to leave the venue. Sulaiman’s call for justice echoes the sentiments of many in Sri Lanka, where Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) won a…
United States: Donald Trump has announced that Karoline Leavitt, his campaign spokeswoman, will perform as White House press secretary in his next administration. At just 27 years old, Leavitt will become the youngest individual to ever hold the position, surpassing Ron Ziegler, who was 29 when selected by Richard Nixon in 1969. In a statement, the president-elect praised Leavitt as “smart, tough, and a highly effective communicator,” adding faith in her ability to “excel at the podium” and deliver the administration’s message. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, holds a degree in communications and political science from Saint Anselm College. Her…
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is holding snap parliamentary elections, just over seven weeks after electing a new president, following a turbulent period marked by economic hardship and political upheaval. Over 8,800 candidates from 49 political parties and 284 independent groups are competing for 225 parliamentary seats, with the election taking place with a low-key campaign. Voting began at 07:00 local time(01:30 GMT) and will continue until 16:00(10.30 GMT). Results are expected to be announced on the 15th of November after the vote count begins in the evening. While 196 seats will be directly elected, the remaining seats will be administered…
London: On World Diabetes Day, observed annually on 14th November, global health experts rally to bring awareness to the growing diabetes epidemic affecting millions. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” focuses on facilitating access to equitable, affordable, and quality care for everyone diagnosed with diabetes worldwide, emphasising the need for collective and individual actions to combat the disease. Diabetes: A growing global challenge A recent groundbreaking study has revealed that more than 800 million adults are currently living with diabetes globally, nearly double previous assessments.The research conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration and the World Health Organisation (WHO)…