Wellington, New Zealand – After a year of ongoing conflict and political instability, cities around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions. South Pacific countries will be the first to welcome 2025, with midnight in New Zealand being 18 hours before the ball drops in … Read more
In Australia, more than 1 million people are expected at Sydney Harbor for the traditional fireworks. British pop star Robbie Williams will lead a singalong and Indigenous ceremonies and performances will acknowledge the land’s first people. Source link
Washington: On New Year’s Day, January 1, the world’s population will reach 8.09 billion. The year 2024 will see an increase of 71 million people in the global population. These numbers are included in estimates by the US Census Bureau. The office said that the expected world population on January 1, 2025 is 8,092,034,511 people. … Read more
South Africa has the biggest private security industry in the world with three times more staff than the police force. The sector, which boasts 16,000 companies in South Africa, is negotiating a partnership with the police to deal with rampant crimes. Source link
At least 12 residential buildings, and several “social infrastructure objects” were destroyed in Ukraine on Tuesday as Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack targeting multiple regions, including the capital Kyiv. Ukraine, meanwhile, claimed it had for the first time shot down a Russian helicopter with a naval drone. Source link
Skip to next section Flights canceled in Japan due to snow 12/31/202431 December 2024 Flights canceled due to heavy snowfall in Japan Dozens of flights were canceled due to heavy snowfall in Japan’s northern region as millions of families returned home to spend New Year’s Eve with loved ones. More than 20 centimeters (7.8 inches) … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – A South Korean court has approved a detention warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces rebellion charges over his attempt to impose martial law in December. The Seoul Western District Court issued the warrant on Tuesday, marking the first time that a sitting South Korean president has faced arrest, … Read more
Hollywood superstars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally reached a divorce settlement after battling it out more than eight years in the courts, People magazine reported on Tuesday. “Brangelina” first got together after starring in the 2005 film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and have six children. Source link
China on Tuesday rejected US accusations that it was behind a cyberattack targeting the Treasury, calling the claims “groundless”, lacking evidence. The breach occurred earlier in December and resulted in remote access to some of the department’s workstations. Source link
The government of Trinidad and Tobago gave its police the authority to search and arrest for up to 48 hours without a warrant, citing an increased risk of mass violence. “The circumstances requiring the declaration of a public emergency are based on an advisory from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to the National Security … Read more