5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Turkey; no damage reported By: webdesk on July 25, 2023An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude rattled Adana province in southern Turkey at 8:44 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to Turkish authorities. The earthquake was 11.2 kilometers deep, having its center in the Kozan district. The earthquake in Turkey has also been certified by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The tremor was felt […]
Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe By: AFP on July 19, 2023Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming. From North America to Europe and Asia, people gulped water and sought shelter from the sweltering heat, as temperatures crept toward record highs. Europe, the globe’s fastest-warming continent, […]
India’s Yamuna river laps walls of Taj Mahal after heavy rain By: Reuters on July 19, 2023AGRA, INDIA: A river that runs through the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has risen to lap the compound walls of the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra city, causing concern about damage to the 17th-century white marble monument. The water level of the Yamuna river has increased over the last few days after unusually […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marital troubles laid bare amid divorce rumours By: webdesk on July 19, 2023Over the past few months, there have been rumors circulating that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be getting a divorce. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly “taking time apart” to mend their fraying relationship, according to a new RadarOnline article. With their business agreements faltering, criticism over their alleged car pursuit in […]
Kate Middleton is the ‘silent power’ behind Prince William By: webdesk on July 18, 2023A royal analyst believes that Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is the’strength’ behind her husband Prince William. The royal expert also likened Kate Middleton to King Charles’ grandmother, the late Queen Mother, because of her’soft power.’ According to royal writer Jennie Bond, Prince William’s sweet wife wields’soft influence’ in the same way that the late […]
Erdogan of Turkey lands in Saudi Arabia for the first leg of his three-nation Gulf tour By: webdesk on July 17, 2023President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Saudi Arabia on Monday for the first phase of a three-country Gulf trip aimed at soliciting foreign investment to bolster Turkey’s economy. The Turkish president will see King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah before departing for the UAE and Qatar later this week. Erdogan stated […]
Tornadoes touch down near Chicago, disrupting air traffic By: Reuters on July 13, 2023July 12 (Reuters) – Tornadoes and thunderstorms battered the greater Chicago area on Wednesday, temporarily forcing O’Hare and Midway airports to halt all air traffic, officials said, as tornado sirens echoed through the third biggest U.S. city. At least eight tornadoes touched down in four counties in northeastern Illinois, including four in Cook County, which […]
Uber’s next CFO has one simple task By: Reuters on July 12, 2023NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Uber Technologies (UBER.N) boss Dara Khosrowshahi has an opening to shift into higher gear. The $87 billion company’s departing Chief Financial Officer Nelson Chai helped deliver on founder Travis Kalanick’s original vision of dominating ride-hailing while closing in on profitability. His eventual replacement can dial back on spending even more and really […]
Piers Morgan congratulates Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their nominations for awards By: webdesk on July 12, 2023Piers Morgan, former Good Morning Britain anchor, has congratulated Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after their Netflix docuseries was shortlisted for an award. Piers Morgan retweeted the Hollywood Critics Association tweet, writing sarcastically, “Many congratulations to Meghan and Harry on being nominated for an award for trashing their families on TV.” “Truly heartwarming!” Harry & […]
Russia vetoes extension of key Syria aid route at UN By: webdesk on July 11, 2023Russia on Tuesday vetoed a resolution seeking a nine-month extension of a key Syria aid route at the United Nations Security Council, throwing the vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people into doubt. The UN-brokered agreement that allows for the delivery of aid overland from Turkey into rebel-held areas of Syria expired […]