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December 24, 2024 4:24 PM

ADB provides $5 million grant for Vanuatu earthquake relief

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today, it has provided 5 million dollars in disaster financing for emergency relief efforts in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake.   The situation in Vanuatu remained concerning after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Port V...

December 24, 2024 4:10 PM

US: Kilauea volcano erupts again in Hawaii

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, started erupting again on Hawaii's Big Island. The US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said that elevated earthquake activity beneath the volcano's summit began at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time yesterday.   The USGS Hawa...

December 24, 2024 2:11 PM

Aisake Valu Eke elected as new Prime Minister of Tonga

Aisake Valu Eke was elected as the new Prime Minister of Tonga today. He will be officially sworn in as Prime Minister in February next year. He will replace Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned on December 9. Valu Eke was first elected to parliament in 2010 and served as minister of fin...

December 24, 2024 2:05 PM

Dubai transforms into festive wonderland to celebrate Christmas 2024

As the clock strikes Christmas Eve in Dubai, the city's iconic landmarks and shopping destinations have transformed into winter wonderlands, offering residents and tourists alike a unique blend of West Asian hospitality and festive spirit. At the Wafi City, visitors are treated to a spectacular Fest...

December 24, 2024 1:20 PM

France President Emmanuel Macron unveils new government

In France, President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government yesterday, following the collapse of the previous Cabinet. Key positions remain unchanged, with Jean-Noël Barrot continuing as foreign minister, Bruno Retailleau as interior minister, and Sébastien Lecornu as defence minister. &nb...

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