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December 9, 2024 7:15 PM

Over 77% of Earth’s land has become significantly drier in past 30 years: UN

The United Nations revealed that over 77 percent of the Earth's land has become significantly drier in the past 30 years. According to a study by the UN Science-Policy Interface, this alarming trend poses severe threats to global agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity. The findings underscor...

December 9, 2024 6:30 PM

Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead

At least 10 people have died, and two more are missing after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall struck hilly villages on Indonesia's main island of Java. According to the National Disaster Countermeasure Agency, rescuers are searching for those missing. The floods and landslides were caused by t...

December 9, 2024 5:31 PM

Brazil still on alert for storms, floods

South Brazil's Santa Catarina state remains on alert for heavy storms that have triggered flooding, landslides, and evacuations in 22 cities. According to the country's civil defence authority, Joinville, the largest city in the state, has been experiencing flooding since Thursday, with the weather ...

December 9, 2024 4:24 PM

Russia shuts down international network of call centres involving mass fraud in several countries, including India

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has said today that it has raided and dismantled an international network of call centres involved in mass fraud targeting citizens of several countries, including India. According to the FSB, the call centres were part of an international organised crime grou...

December 9, 2024 3:58 PM

South Korean authorities impose travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Meanwhile, the order was lifted six hours later after the National Assembly voted to end it. The ban was imposed by the Justice Ministry...

December 9, 2024 8:35 AM

Sudan: 28 killed, 37 injured in bombarding fuel station

In Sudan, a least 28 people were killed and 37 others injured in a bombardment targeting a fuel station south of the capital Khartoum. According to a volunteer group and local media, the ammonia fuel station, in Mayo neighborhood, north of Bashair Hospital, was bombed, resulting in significant hu...

December 9, 2024 8:33 AM

Russia grants asylum to former Syrian President Assad and his family

          Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow after fleeing from West Asia. Kremlin sources said that Russia has granted them asylum for humanitarian reasons. Assad left the country after rebel forces led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani seized control of ...

December 9, 2024 7:22 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to commission ‘INS Tushil’ in Russia

 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Indian Navy’s latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate ‘INS Tushil’ at Yantra Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia today. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will also be present on the occasion. Defence Minister arrived ...

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