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The Maldives has generally been an ideal tropical escape, and this was especially true during the pandemic. Last year, with 1.3 million travellers, tourism almost returned to the pre-pandemic status, compared to 1.7 million travellers in 2019. And now that sea levels are rising, the country with the lowest global elevation might have a solid […]
According to local media, Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital after being shot during a political campaign event. On Friday morning, Shinzo Abe was shot twice while giving a speech in the southern city of Nara. He collapsed immediately and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Photos from the scene showed him […]
Federal prosecutors on Thursday convicted former Theranos executive and close aid of founder Elizabeth Holmes, Ramesh Balwani, also known as Sunny, on all 12 counts of fraud. He is now facing serious jail time and monetary fines. His bail has been set at $750,000. Balwani was tried separately from Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, whose trial […]
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was reportedly shot in the chest while speaking on stage in Nara. According to reports Shinzo Abe is “exhibiting no vital signs” after they transported him to the hospital bleeding. Images taken at the scene showed a number of ambulances and emergency professionals working to save him. “Abe, a […]
Two of Boris Johnson’s most senior ministers, Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, resigned on Tuesday within minutes of one another, citing their lack of trust in the UK PM’s ability to lead. This is the latest and probably deadly blow to the Boris Johnson administration. An onslaught of resignations against Johnson was brought on by […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday, following the resignations of over 50 ministers and aides, including three cabinet ministers, since late Wednesday. He said, “I am immensely proud of my achievements and I will continue till the next leader takes over.” The resignations of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been under a lot of pressure after the near-collapse of his government, has finally set to resign. Since Tuesday, 40 ministers and aides, including three 3 cabinet ministers have resigned from the government, and more people have continued to leave. Yesterday many senior cabinet members gathered at Downing […]
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a probe into Amazon’s practices to determine if they affect other players in a competitive marketplace. The CMA’s action comes as the agency suspects that the e-commerce giant is hurting the competitive environment because of some of its practices where it uses data from the third-party to […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is scrambling for support within his ruling Conservatives, has been mired in scandals since winning a landslide election victory in 2019. Brexit spearhead Johnson, 58, joined other Tory MPs in ousting predecessor Theresa May in mid-2019. After taking over in an internal leadership contest, he won voters’ overwhelming backing […]
Over the last 24 hours, more than 25 government members have resigned in protest of Boris Johnson’s leadership, adding to the pressure on the UK Prime Minister. Cabinet ministers, non-cabinet ministers, parliamentary private secretaries (PPS), trade envoys, the vice-chair of the Conservative Party, and the solicitor general are among those who have resigned. (1) Sajid […]
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will soon start selling gold coins this month as a store of value to tame inflation. RBZ Guv John Mangudya issued a statement, Monday, stating that the coins will be available for sale onwards July 25 in local currency, U.S. dollars and other foreign currencies at a price based on […]
Scientists have decided to send a unique fingerprint painting in the Euclid spacecraft which is set for launch in 2023. This European Space Agency mission, which is aimed at exploring the evolution of the universe by the help of 3D mapping, will have the painting as a representation of human civilisation. The artist – Lisa […]
After a tire ruptured and damaged its exterior, an Emirates passenger jet flew for over 14 hours with a big hole in its side. According to sources, the passengers heard a loud bang 45 minutes after the Airbus A380-800 left Dubai for Brisbane on Friday. The pilot instantly contacted the Brisbane airport requesting to meet […]
A day after British prime minister Boris Johnson acknowledged that he had to change his story on the way he handled allegations of sexual misconduct by a senior member of his government, Britain’s finance minister and health minister resigned within minutes of each other. The Prime Minister is accused of shielding a lawmaker and promoting […]
A prevention pill for a hangover is on sale in the UK. Alleged by the company to give the consumer a clear head in the morning after a night out. Buyers can purchase thirty Myrkl supplements online for £30. For best results, the consumer should take two tablets one hour before drinking.According to scientists, it […]
Field’s, one of Denmark’s biggest shopping malls witnessed horrific scenes as a gunman opened fire and killed three people and critically wounded three besides injuring several. The multi-story mall with more than 140 shops and restaurants, is located on the outskirts of Copenhagen, across from a subway line that connects to the city center. A […]
Typhoon Chaba hit Guangdong Province in China at about 3 pm, Saturday. Several flights were cancelled and businesses were closed due to strong winds and torrential rain. And now, images have surfaced of the rescue of sailors from a sinking ship snapped in two by the strong waves created by Typhoon Chaba in the South […]
The United States of America will aid Ukraine with a new military asset consisting of new surface-to-air missile systems worth $820 million. On Friday, the US announced that the package would also have counter-artillery radars to combat the long-range strikes during the war from Russia. The Russia has tossed dozens of missiles across Ukraine. The […]
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an unprecedented plan to return Bruce’s Beach to the evicted black family after they were evicted from Manhattan Beach nearly a century ago. Supervisor Janice Hahn reflected on all the legal, legislative, and very complicated real estate details that had to be worked out […]
In a telephone discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s long-standing support for “dialogue and diplomacy”, in light of the unfolding crisis in Ukraine. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, in the backdrop of the unfolding situation in Ukraine, the Prime Minister restated India’s long-standing […]
