PEKALONGAN, INDONESIA: A devastating landslide in Central Java’s city of Pekalongan has claimed 16 lives and left 10 injured, according to Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency. Triggered by relentless heavy rains since Monday, the landslide struck on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the region. Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari confirmed that rescue teams are working tirelessly to […]
Thiru.Manickam, premiering on 24th January 2025, will be available in Tamil along with Kannada and Malayalam dubs Global: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, today announced the OTT premiere of Thiru.Manickam, a Tamil family blockbuster set to launch on 24th January 2025. Following the success of family dramas like Aindham […]
Donald Trump and his team accused of running a “pump and dump scheme” Donald Trump and his team were accused of running a “pump and dump scheme”. The accusation comes after the back-to-back memecoin launches they made. According to Cointelegraph, the launch added billions of dollars to the net worths of the incoming US president […]
BEIJING: China has made major strides in gold exploration, with the discovery of an impressive 168 metric tonnes of new gold resources across three provinces, as reported by the China Geological Survey (CGS). This achievement reflects China’s growing capabilities in the mining sector. The new resources were found in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Gansu […]
In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to expand the scope of executive authority, implement strict immigration policies that could lead to the deportation of millions, and seek accountability for his political adversaries. WASHINGTON: Republican leader Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, at the US […]
GAZA, DOHA, CAIRO: A ceasefire has officially commenced in Gaza today, initiating a 42-day first phase following 15 months of relentless Israeli aggression. The ceasefire came into effect at 11:15 a.m., with humanitarian aid trucks entering the region just minutes later. The United Nations confirmed the delivery of the first aid convoys, marking a critical […]
musafir.com Unveils that Bleisure Travel on the rise: Dubai, Paris, and Sydney top the list for bleisure extensions. musafirbiz anticipates a 23% increase in bleisure bookings for H1 2025 Dubai: The corporate travel landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as businesses embrace hybrid work models, digital innovations, and sustainability-focused practices. musafirbiz, the corporate travel division of […]
GENEVA: Over 25 independent UN human rights experts have urged all parties to honour the Gaza ceasefire, ensure justice, and prioritise humanitarian aid while affirming Palestinians’ right to self-determination. In a statement, the experts expressed hope that a sustainable truce could halt the ongoing suffering and loss of life in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territories, […]
TEXAS: SpaceX conducted another test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, showcasing both triumph and setback. While the rocket’s booster was successfully caught, the spacecraft itself was destroyed during the mission. Starship, an upgraded model making its debut, was designed for a near-global loop across the Gulf of Mexico, carrying 10 dummy satellites for […]
BEIJING: China’s population has decreased for the third consecutive year, reaching 1.408 billion in 2024, despite a rise in newborns. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the total population declined by 1.39 million in 2024, an improvement compared to a 2.08 million drop in 2023 and 850,000 in 2022. Births in […]
Coca-Cola has launched a special Diet Coke bottle to commemorate the upcoming presidential inauguration, continuing a tradition it began in 2005 with limited-edition bottles for presidential events. This is the first time a Diet Coke version has been created, and it’s closely linked to former President Donald Trump’s famous love for the drink. During his […]
