NASA and the space transportation company SpaceX announced that the Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the US’s secret X-37B unmanned military space plane was launched into orbit. The spacecraft, mission of which has not been disclosed, is expected to return to Earth in June 2026 at the earliest. The rocket was planned to be launched from […]
Amid the ongoing assaults by the Israeli army on Gaza, devastating strikes hit Nuseirat and Maghazi Refugee Camps in the central Gaza Strip. The attacks claimed the lives of 35 individuals, leaving several others injured. The United Nations (UN) expressed grave concern as Thomas White, Gaza Director of the UN Relief and Works Agency for […]
Prime Minister Anwaarul Hak Kakar announced via televised address the ban on all New Year’s celebrations in a show of solidarity with Palestinians enduring severe Israeli bombardment since October 7. Kakar emphasized the catastrophic impact of the conflict, expressing deep sorrow over the unjust killing of unarmed Palestinians, particularly children, in Gaza and the West […]
Jeepney drivers took to streets in the Philippines to protest against the government’s decision to ban old vehicles. A motorcade with Jeepneys was held on Manila Streets. Jeepneys are iconic public transportation vehicles that have been used for many decades in the country.
Hundreds of people in New York, USA, took to the streets to react to Israel’s ongoing heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Gathering at Bryant Park in Manhattan, the crowd marched towards the famous Times Square, carrying shroud-wrapped models representing Gazan children who died in Israeli attacks. Afterwards, the demonstrators held a mock funeral with […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the tumultuous year of 2023, acknowledging widespread suffering, violence, and climate crises. Stressing the need for solidarity, Guterres stated, “Humanity is in pain. Our planet is in peril. But pointing fingers and pointing guns lead nowhere.” Highlighting priorities for 2024, Guterres urged collective action for climate solutions, economic opportunities, and […]
The Dardanelles Strait shut down for ship transit due to thick fog, causing disruptions for three days in Çanakkale, Türkiye. Reduced visibility led to the closure of Bosphorus traffic around 09.05, with warnings issued to ships entering from the North and South. The Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Services Directorate announced the closure to two-way […]
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that 210 people lost their lives and 360 people were injured in 20 attacks carried out by Israel yesterday. It was noted that the number of Palestinians who lost their lives has increased to 21,320, including 312 healthcare workers, and the number of injured has increased to 55,603. Thousands […]
A Palestinian father who had gone to buy biscuits for his son found him dead when he returned after the Israeli army’s intense attacks on the city of Khan Yunis in the south of the Gaza Strip. The crying father placed the biscuit to his son’s hand and said, “Take this biscuit and take it […]
Italy grappled with an exceptional surge in extreme weather occurrences, tallying 378 events throughout the year, as reported by the environmental group Legambiente. These incidents, comprising heatwaves, droughts, hailstorms, floods, and fierce winds, contributed to 31 fatalities. The agriculture sector faced devastating losses, estimated at 6 billion euros, affecting olive oil, peaches, nectarines, and wheat […]