International News

India successfully launches its first space docking mission – DW – 12/30/2024

by

India on Monday launched its first space docking mission on an Indian-made rocket, successfully testing the advanced capability. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) mission via Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket. Spadex involves deploying two small spacecraft, each weighing about 220 kilograms (about 485 pounds), into low-Earth circular orbit. Upon … Read more

The mayor of Zimbabwe’s capital falsely declared that the city’s tap water was safe for human consumption

by

In Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, residents have complained throughout December that tap water is “dirty, smells of sewage and is often dark black in color.” The main source of water here is Lake Chivero, which is heavily polluted with toxins, including leaking sewer pipes. Journalists asked Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume about the polluted water supplied to … Read more

Concerns rise in EU’s east as Russia-Ukraine gas deal collapses – DW – 12/30/2024

by

Currently, Russian gas is still flowing through Ukraine’s pipeline network to the European Union (EU), generating revenue for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and financing his war against Ukraine. Russia has claimed that without Russian gas the bloc will not be able to meet its energy needs. By contrast, for Ukraine, the gas transit deal has … Read more

Suspect in Christmas market attack showed signs of mental illness, says German minister

by

The suspect in the deadly car-ramming attack on a German Christmas market showed signs of mental illness, making the incident even harder to prevent, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Monday. No motive has yet been established for the December 20 attack in Magdeburg that left five people dead and more than 200 wounded. … Read more

These 2 shares will give strong returns in the long term! – jefferies greed fear asia ex-japan long-only equity portfolio india hdfc bank siemens share price

by

markets The world’s renowned brokerage firm Jefferies has made changes to its Asia equity portfolio with a long-term perspective. Jefferies has once again increased its weightage in HDFC Bank in this portfolio. With this, the total weightage of Indian private banks in this portfolio has now increased to 12 percent. Source link

Five years later, WHO urges China to share COVID origin data

by

Geneva- The World Health Organization on Monday urged China to share data and help understand how COVID-19 began, five years after the start of the pandemic that has swept the planet. COVID-19 has killed millions of people, shattered economies and paralyzed health systems. “We continue to call on China to share data and access so … Read more

Kenya police crackdown on protests over alleged kidnappings – DW – 12/30/2024

by

Anger grew in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Monday after an opposition politician and others were arrested during protests over the alleged kidnapping of government critics. Anti-government protests have rocked the East African country since June, when images of deadly clashes between police and protesters shocked the country. President William Ruto had promised to ease … Read more

Trump supports Johnson to remain House speaker after government funding turmoil

by

West Palm Beach, Florida – President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to retain his role as Republicans lead Congress in Congress. Trump said in a post on his social media networks on Monday that Johnson “is a good, hard-working, religious man” and said the Louisiana Republican “will … Read more