In a surprising turn of events, Shigeru Ishiba has emerged as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing the embattled Fumio Kishida. Kishida’s resignation followed mounting corruption scandals and severe economic challenges. Ishiba’s rise to power comes after a hard-fought election within the LDP, where he narrowly defeated Sanae Takaichi in a…
The recent election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s new president on September 23, 2024, marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. As the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, Dissanayake’s rise to the presidency represents a departure from the traditional political dynasties that have dominated Sri Lankan politics for…
A series of explosions involving Hezbollah-operated pagers in Lebanon resulted in around 3,000 injuries and eight fatalities. According to health experts, more than 200 of the injured were in serious condition; the face, hands, and stomach were the most common areas affected by severe injuries. Details of the ExplosionAccording to the investigations, Hezbollah was using…
Earth will have an Asteroid 2024 PT5 as a temporary companion from September 29 to November 25, 2024. This asteroid will travel in a two-month orbit around our planet, resembling a mini moon. However, it is too dim to be seen with the naked eyes or even the commonly available amateur telescopes. This unusual astronomical event will…
September 11th, 2001, is a date etched into the collective memory of people around the world. On that fateful day, the United States experienced one of the most devastating attacks in its history. As we pause to remember what now is recalled as 9/11 Attack, it is crucial to reflect on what happened, why it…
X, earlier known as Twitter, was suspended in Brazil last week after missing a court-imposed deadline to appoint a new legal representative in the country. This move is the latest development in an ongoing dispute between Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and X’s owner, Elon Musk. The conflict began in April when Justice de…
In the ever-volatile world of global finance, the Japanese yen has once again taken center stage, causing ripples across markets worldwide. It would be an understatement to say that this year’s activity on the Japanese stock market has been quite unpredictable. At its peak in July, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index for Japan had gained…
“Indian Airports, Borders On Alert As Global Mpox Cases Rise: 10 Points” Monkeypox has been making headlines recently, causing concern among health officials and the general public. The WHO issued the greatest level of warning when it designated it as a PHEIC, or public health emergency of international concern. PHEIC is defined as “an extraordinary…
Bangladesh, a country of 165 million people, is at a critical juncture as long-simmering tensions have erupted into widespread violence. The resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid violent protests is a watershed moment in the country’s political landscape. Let’s look at the events that led to this remarkable shift and what it might signal…
On July 19, 2024, a significant global outage linked to Microsoft’s cloud services caused widespread disruption across various sectors, notably impacting airports and airlines worldwide. The incident, marked by technical failures, has led to significant delays and operational halts at key hubs, including major Indian airports and global transportation centers. The Outage Unfolds The chaos…
