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Pakistan: Two killed in suicide blast attack in Karachi

Apr 19, 2024

According to the police the bike-borne terrorists targeted the van. Gunfire sounds were also heard. 

Israel launches missile on Iran; flights diverted

Apr 19, 2024

Following the incident, several flights were diverted over Iranian airspace. 

Dubai: Stunning video of lightning striking Burj Khalifa goes viral on social media

Apr 18, 2024

Oman recorded about 9 inches of rain which resulted in the killing of 9 people. 

At least 17 people killed in Russian missile attack in Chernihiv: Ukraine

Apr 18, 2024

In a statement, he said that this would not have happened if Ukraine had received enough air defence equipment and if the world’s determination to counter Russian terror was also sufficient. 

Indonesian authorities evacuate hundreds of villagers due to multiple eruptions of Mount Ruang.

After Ruang volcano eruption, Indonesia issues tsunami warning

Apr 18, 2024

Following multiple eruptions of Mount Ruang, Indonesian authorities have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of villagers. The remote island volcano, which has erupted at least five times since Tuesday, has raised fears of a potential tsunami.

Google fires 28 employees protesting against its cloud-computing contract with Israel

Google fires 28 employees protesting against its cloud-computing contract with Israel

Apr 18, 2024

Google has terminated the employment of 28 employees following their protest against the company's cloud-computing contract with Israel, known as Project Nimbus.

Over 4,000 'test tube babies' in Gaza lost after Israeli strike

Apr 17, 2024

The embryos in those tanks were the last hope for hundreds of Palestinian couples facing infertility.

Dubai International Airport, travel advisory, adverse weather conditions, flight delays, flight diversions, Emirates Airlines, travel suspension

Dubai airports issue travel advisory, Emirates Airlines suspends departures until April 18

Apr 17, 2024

Dubai International Airport urges passengers to refrain from unnecessary visits due to ongoing flight delays and diversions caused by adverse weather conditions. This follows the suspension of travel procedures for departing passengers from Dubai by Emirates Airlines.

Myanmar's ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest due to heatwave

Apr 17, 2024

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest.  

Indonesia: Hundreds evacuated after Ruang volcano erupts

Apr 17, 2024

The volcano spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky, as reported by the country’s volcanology agency on April 17. 

Dubai wears a flooded look after heavy rain brings city to a standstill, flights diverted

Apr 17, 2024

Dubai was thrown into chaotic situation on Tuesday after heavy rain lashed the city, disrupting air travel and causing widespread flooding.

Sydney

Australian citizenship offered to French man who confronted Sydney mall attacker

Apr 16, 2024

French native Damien Guerot was granted Australian citizenship on Tuesday by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Guerot had challenged the knife-wielding assailant inside the Sydney mall where he had killed six people in a shooting and stabbing spree.

Bangladesh: 14 people killed in bus-pickup truck collision in Dhaka

Bangladesh: 14 people killed in bus-pickup truck collision in Dhaka

Apr 16, 2024

According to reports from the Dhaka Tribune, the collision transpired when a bus en route to Magura city in the Khulna Division collided head-on with a Dhaka-bound pick-up truck.

Denmark: Fire breaks out at Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange

Apr 16, 2024

Live video from local media showed people carrying large paintings away from the building to save them from the flames.

X set to implement fees for new users' for posting, liking and replying to tweets

Apr 16, 2024

Twitter, also known as X, is set to introduce a fee for new users. The announcement was made by Elon Musk, who revealed that new users would need to pay a nominal charge to access features such as liking, posting, replying, and bookmarking tweets.

Sydney: Bishop, several others injured in stabbing at church; second incident in 3 days

Apr 15, 2024

Police arrested one person and have started interrogating him to ascertain the reason behind the attack. 

Australia

Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, says police

Apr 15, 2024

Five of the six fatalities and the majority of the 12 injured in Saturday's attack in Sydney were women. On Monday, police declared that they had completed gathering tangible evidence at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center.

israel

Israeli Military lifts restrictions, children allowed to go to school

Apr 15, 2024

The Israeli military has lifted a number of restrictions on public gatherings that were put in place in advance of Sunday's Iranian missile strike, allowing kids to return to school.

3.8 Magnitude earthquake shakes Coachella Valley on day 2 of the music festival

Apr 15, 2024

A mild, magnitude-3.8 earthquake that occurred in the Coachella Valley on Saturday morning may have affected music enthusiasts who were staying, camping, and partying there.

New York: Cop, sheriff’s deputy gunned down in shootout; suspect dead

Apr 15, 2024

According to the police chief, there was an "exchange of gunfire" when rounds were fired out of nowhere.

Iran, India, cargo vessel, MSC Aries, Strait of Hormuz, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Israel

Iran agrees Indian authorities to meet 17 crew members of seized cargo vessel

Apr 15, 2024

Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has agreed to allow Indian officials to meet with the Indian crew of a cargo vessel seized near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, MSC Aries, was seized due to alleged links with Israel.