International
- Dec- 2023 -15 December
Austria to make diplomatic move to have Raiffeisen Bank International removed from a Ukrainian blacklist
Austria is attempting a diplomatic move to have Raiffeisen Bank International, the largest Western bank in Russia, removed from a…
- 15 December
IEA signals significant deceleration in global oil demand growth
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has indicated a notable deceleration in global oil demand growth, attributing it to economic weakness…
- 15 December
Moderate intensity earthquake hits Pakistan
Karachi: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Friday. According to the National…
- 15 December
Pakistan grants extension for Afghan refugees moving to Western Nations
Responding to international pressure, Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees awaiting relocation to Western…
- 15 December
Maldives blocks India’s hydrographic survey in its maritime territory
After previously issuing threats to expel Indian soldiers, the Maldives has opted not to renew an agreement with India for…
- 14 December
COP28: Climate target of limiting global heating to 1.5C above preindustrial levels appear under threat
As leaders convened for the COP28 summit to address climate challenges, the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C…
- 14 December
New simulations reveal that the shapes of impact craters on Earth may have been influenced by asteroids
New simulations have shed light on the varied shapes of impact craters on Earth, such as Arizona’s Barringer Crater, suggesting…
- 14 December
Critics Choice Awards 2024 complete list of nominees is finally out
The complete list of nominees for the Critics Choice Awards 2024 in the film category has been revealed, with Greta…
- 14 December
Scientists finally finds out what keeps female meerkats at the top of their game
Despite their cute appearance, meerkats exhibit a dark and deadly side, particularly among females vying for dominance within their social…
- 14 December
Hong Kong researchers claim to have found a ‘Miracle’ treatment that reduces late-stage liver cancer
A groundbreaking treatment, claimed to be the first of its kind in the world, has been developed by a team…
- 14 December
Scientists take a closer look at the rock from outer space and they are stumped. Here’s why
Over a month after NASA revealed the sample collected from asteroid Bennu, scientists are astonished by the discovery of a…
- 14 December
Discovery: atmosphere of Mars dramatically ballooned due to a powerful gust of solar wind
In a remarkable event observed by the MAVEN spacecraft, Mars experienced a dramatic expansion of its atmosphere on December 26,…
- 14 December
NASA reveals that a Bus-sized asteroid is set to fly by Earth
A bus-sized asteroid, designated Asteroid 2023 XH7 by NASA, is on track to pass relatively close to Earth, according to…
- 14 December
NASA to glean into and boost our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere with its PACE mission
NASA is preparing to launch the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission in early 2024, aiming to advance our…
- 14 December
Plans are afoot to build giant lighthouses on the Moon. Here’s why
The Moon, a source of fascination for centuries, is becoming the focus of new exploration initiatives aimed at studying its…
- 14 December
NASA announce that its Perseverance rover has completed the job that it was assigned to do
NASA announced that its Perseverance rover has successfully completed its primary mission, marking its 1,000th Martian day on the Red…
- 14 December
As per a new study cats eat more than 2,000 species globally
Cats, beloved household pets, are also revealed as formidable hunters, consuming over 2,000 species globally, raising conservation concerns, according to…
- 14 December
The Royal Mint introduces a new series of coins featuring dinosaurs
The Royal Mint, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Natural History Museum, has launched a new series of collectible 50p…
- 14 December
Australian woman in prison for the death of her four children has her convictions formally quashed by a court
A 56-year-old Australian woman, Kathleen Folbigg, who had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for the deaths of her four…
- 14 December
198 Countries unite for the start of the fossil fuel exit era
The conclusion of the 28th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai marked a pivotal moment with the establishment…
- 13 December
Study: Wildfires can release a toxic, cancer-causing chemical into the air we breathe
A recent study reveals that wildfires in the United States may be converting benign forms of chromium into cancer-causing hexavalent…
- 13 December
World’ second oldest woman at 116 passes away
On December 12, the world said goodbye to Fusa Tatsumi, the second oldest woman at the age of 116, as…
- 13 December
China’s President Xi Jinping to meet Vietnamese leaders
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet with Vietnamese leaders on the second day of his state visit to…
- 13 December
Nations adopt first-ever deal to transition away from fossil fuels
Countries participating in the United Nations climate summit, COP28, in Dubai have adopted a groundbreaking agreement that, for the first…
- 13 December
Report: Meta Platforms used thousands of pirated books to train its AI models
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, faces a copyright lawsuit alleging the use of thousands of pirated…
- 13 December
Confirmed case of diphtheria in UK prompts urgent warnings for parents to exercise caution
A confirmed case of diphtheria, a rare and potentially severe bacterial infection, has been reported at Wigmore Primary School in…
- 13 December
Orion re-enters Earth at 32 times the speed of sound
To commemorate the anniversary of the iconic re-entry of NASA’s Orion spacecraft during the Artemis I mission on December 11…
- 13 December
Stephen Colbert is back to hosting TV shows after corrective surgery for a ruptured appendix
Stephen Colbert has made a triumphant return to hosting The Late Show after taking a three-week break to recover from…
- 13 December
Former European Council president Donald Tusk sworn in as Poland’s new prime minister
Newly appointed Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government in Poland was officially sworn in by the country’s president, marking a significant…
- 13 December
Study: New Zealand at risk of tsunami waves as high as 92 feet every 580 years
A groundbreaking study conducted by a team of experts from Victoria University of Wellington has assessed the threat of colossal…
- 13 December
Discovery: Pacific sea was terrorised by a giant monster ‘blue dragon’ 72 million years ago
Around 72 million years ago, the Pacific seas were home to a giant marine reptile known as the “blue dragon,”…
- 13 December
The director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant steps down from her position
Karen Celebertti, director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, has resigned from her position around 10 days after being accused of…
- 12 December
Study claims that longer daily commute is linked to poor mental health
Enduring long commutes, a universally disdained aspect of urban living, is not merely an inconvenience rife with noise, air pollution,…
- 12 December
Everything you need to know about Steve and Picket Fence disguised as auroras
The night sky phenomenon known as Steve, or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement, along with the luminous green “picket fence,”…
- 12 December
Study claims that these living things were quietly preserving the Great Wall of China for ages
For centuries, the Great Wall of China has stood as an iconic testament to China’s dynastic power, embodying both innovation…