Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan’s Aktau
A passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday and initial reports suggested there were survivors, Kazakh authorities said in a statement. Source link
International News
Comprehensive Vietnam Internet law comes into effect
Bangkok- New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify users’ identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression in the Southeast Asian nation. Under “Decree 147”, all tech giants operating in Vietnam are required to verify users’ … Read more
Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in ‘massive’ Christmas Day attack
Russia pummeled Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, stepping up its attacks as Ukraine faces its toughest winter of the almost three-year war. Source link
Cities worldwide mark subdued Christmas Eve in shadow of Gaza, Ukraine wars
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global holiday with a sombre mass in the Vatican. Source link
Gang opens fire on hospital, killing journalists – DW – 12/25/2024
At least two journalists and a police officer were shot dead when gang members attacked a hospital in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, according to local media groups and officials. The journalists were covering the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital when the attack occurred. The State University of Haiti Hospital was closed from … Read more
Housing regulator says China will focus on stabilizing housing market in 2025
Beijing— Efforts will continue in 2025 to stabilize and prevent further decline in China’s real estate market, China Construction News reported, citing a work conference held by the housing regulator on Tuesday and Wednesday. The report said that China will vigorously promote the reform of the commercial housing sales system, and expand the scope of … Read more
Protesters say ‘enemy’ Trump should give up canal – DW – 12/25/2024
Protesters in Panama on Tuesday protested against US President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that the US government could retake the Panama Canal. Trump had complained about “excessive” shipping fees, and demanded that the canal be “returned” to American control if it was not reduced. What do we know about the protests? Dozens of protesters gathered outside … Read more
Sometimes Greenland, sometimes Canada and now Panama… what was going on in Donald Trump’s mind!
Donald Trump News: America’s newly elected President Donald Trump has not even taken the oath of office yet, but his symbolic statements have created quite a stir. After making an allegedly humorous offer to consider making Canada the 51st state of America, Trump has expressed his ‘desire’ to control Panama and Greenland. Is Trump seriously … Read more
Ecuadorian police are investigating whether the bodies are those of missing children who were allegedly taken by soldiers
Guayaquil, Ecuador – Ecuadorian police found an unknown number of bodies in an area near a military base on Tuesday and are investigating whether the bodies may be those of some of the four children who were last seen earlier this month, officials said. It was seen being carried by men in military uniform. The … Read more
Chinese workers found in ‘slave-like’ conditions – DW – 12/25/2024
Brazilian prosecutors said Tuesday they have rescued more than 160 Chinese nationals from “slavery-like conditions.” Workers were building a factory for Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari, in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia. What do we know about workers’ conditions? Since November, Bahia’s Ministry of Public Works said it had “identified 163 workers who appear to … Read more