US grows by 386,000 square miles overnight as government quietly makes announcement
The US Department of State (DOS) said the United States' has shifted the geographical coordinates of its continental shelf, in areas further than 200 nautical miles (370 km) from the coast
Traffic congestion remains a major concern at Gandhi Market in Tiruchi
Traffic congestion at Gandhi Market remains a major concern for road users and commuters in Tiruchi
Korean EV owners angered by Seoul gov’t plans to ban fully-charged EVs from basement parking after fire
The much-publicised August 1 electric vehicle fire in Incheon, South Korea – in which a Mercedes-Benz EQE spontaneously combusted and torched around 140 nearby cars – has resulted in an immediate reaction from the Seoul […]
California Firefighters Face Drier, Hotter Air Following Respite
(Bloomberg) — Firefighters in California are bracing for hotter and drier conditions in coming weeks that may impede efforts to contain a massive wildfire after a brief respite from several days of cooler temperatures. 
Hong Kong axes visa-free travel for Eswatini nationals, affecting dozens of visitors from Taiwan’s sole African ally
Hong Kong is to axe visa-free travel for arrivals from Eswatini, Taiwan's sole ally in Africa, from next week.
Concerns raised over alcohol sales plan at city centre shop
Reservations about store's location in relation to licence bid
Long-unpaid bills lead to some water service cutoffs in Mississippi's capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Water service is being shut off at some apartment complexes in Mississippi’s capital city because of long-unpaid bills, the company that runs the Jackson water system said Wednesday.
Plans for 555 homes next to Brislington Park and Ride submitted
Bristol City Council will decide whether to grant permission for the outline planning application
Bus tours for Jasper residents whose properties were affected by fire to start Sunday
EDMONTON — Bus tours for evacuees from Jasper, Alta., to allow those whose homes were damaged or destroyed by a wildfire to see the devastation first-hand will begin on Sunday. Joe Zatylny with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency told an online news conference that the first tours will depart from Edmonton as well as Edson, […]
Climate change: Lagos generates 13 tonnes of waste daily, home to 22m generators, says expert
A senior Specialist, Chain Reactions Africa, Naomi Ndubueze, has said that carbon emissions in Lagos State is at an all-time high as the state is currently home to 22 million generators and generating 13 tonnes of waste daily.
Video: 'Azadi' slogans raised in pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University
A video has surfaced on social media platform X, showing 'azadi' (freedom) slogans being raised at a pro-Palestine rally on the Columbia University campus.
Mandatory rainwater system in houses to reduce flooding sought
With the regular recurrence of dry spells, it is time to make the installation of a rainwater collection system “mandatory” in all buildings, residential or commercial, if only to mitigate flooding, according to a senior administration lawmaker.
Gujarat businessman meets woman through Facebook, loses Rs 95 lakh in online scam
A Gujarat businessman lost Rs 95 lakh in an online scam after befriending a woman on Facebook. The fraud, involving the sale of supposed herbal products, came to light when the alleged scammers vanished.
M1 diversion route after police close motorway between J29 for Mansfield and J30 for Worksop
The motorway was initially fully closed due to the incident, which was first reported by police just after 11pm on Saturday, August 24
Men's triathlon postponed due to high levels of pollution in river Seine in Paris
Paris Olympics 2024: The men's triathlon event was postponed due to high levels of pollution in river Seine. The event was scheduled to take place on July 30, Tuesday but will take place the next day if the water pollution levels improve.
Met Office issues weather warning for Greater Manchester as UK set for transport mayhem and power supplies impacted
It's set to be a wet and windy day
MNP Community and Sport Centre embarks on $87.5 million expansion
A Calgary sport centre will begin a transformative expansion this fall, part of an ongoing commitment to provide inclusive and state-of-the-art recreational spaces.
City of Kelowna, UBCO sued over downtown building debacle
The City of Kelowna and UBCO Properties Trust have been named in a class action lawsuit over the construction of the University’s downtown campus that damaged nearby buildings, forcing many to find other places to live or do business.The two defendants are among 17 companies, architects and contractors in the suit filed by two representative tenants who lived at Hadgraft Wilson Place and one representative company that rented co-work spaces in a nearby building.The lawsuit claims much of what we already know: That as far back as July 2023, residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place noticed damage to the building just two to three months after construction at 550 Doyle Ave. — in the form of a giant hole — began.“The defendants… knew or ought to have known that the shoring wall that was part of UBCO Development construction site was unstable and the excavation and construction work on the lands posed a danger to adjacent properties,” the suit claims. “However, they failed to stop construction and excavation activities…
EU Official Praises Efforts by Poland's New Government To Restore Rule of Law
European Union Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders was holding talks in Warsaw on Friday with government ministers and parliament speakers
Thousands homeless after demolition in Ivory Coast's main city
The latest Abidjan demolition is one of the largest in years, with an estimated hundreds of thousands of residents affected since it began in late January.
Relief materials dispatched for displaced people in Wayanad district
Tiruppur district sends relief materials to Wayanad, Kerala for displaced people; includes food, clothing, and hygiene items.
R3m damage: Vandalism forces closure of three Cape Town public libraries
Three Cape Town libraries have been temporarily closed for repairs following acts of vandalism that caused damage worth over R3m.
Functioning of shelter homes for stranded passengers reviewed in Kupwara - Greater Kashmir
Kupwara, Feb 3: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the functioning of designated Shelter Homes to…
Jal Shakti Dept suspends two employees, issues show-cause notice to AEE, JE over Baramulla water crisis - Greater Kashmir
The notices cite their inability to address the severe water scarcity despite repeated warnings and directives.
At least 13 killed in protests over Nigeria's economic crisis - Rights group
Amnesty International’s Nigeria director Isa Sanusi said in an interview that the organization independently verified the deaths that were reported by witnesses, families of the victims and lawyers
Jewish student 'jabbed in the eye' by anti-Israel protesters at Yale University
A Jewish student at Yale University, Sahar Tartak, was allegedly jabbed in the eye with a flagpole during an anti-Israeli protest.
US Treasury Sanctions 13 Ships Smuggling Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Iranian Oil
“This is only a small portion of what’s been going on with these illicit trades,” said Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran.(
Bristol train passengers warned of week of delays
From January 20, until January 28, track upgrade work will affect train services that would normally run between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare.
'Moderate to heavy' rains expected in Karachi today
As Karachi endures another heatwave, monsoon rain is predicted to bring some relief, with showers expected to commence tomorrow , according to Geo News, which cited a private meteorological service...
Long-unpaid bills lead to some water service cutoffs in Mississippi’s capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Water service is being shut off at some apartment complexes in Mississippi’s capital city because of long-unpaid bills, the company that runs the Jackson water system said Wednesday. JXN Water said in a statement that it has made “major strides in improving the consistency and reliability” of water flowing to customers […]
Kanwariya killed in road crash, protesters block Delhi-Jaipur highway
Kanwariya killed in truck accident on Delhi-Jaipur highway, sparking protests; truck driver flees, FIR filed by police.
Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against the leftist president’s reform agenda
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thousands of Colombians took to the streets Sunday in the latest rebuke of leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agenda.
Delhi airport sees chaos amidst thick fog. 10 flights diverted, over 100 delayed and some cancelled
As the national capital experiencing severe cold, reaching the lowest minimum temperature of the winter season on Sunday, and low visibility due to dense fog conditions, authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) diverted 10 flights and delayed nearly 100, besides cancelling several.
Refugee camps in Chad are overcrowded and running out of aid
Overcrowded refugee camps in eastern Chad are set to run out of money soon, exacerbating a dire humanitarian crisis caused by the spillover from a deadly conflict in Sudan, the United Nations said.
Heavy traffic delays in Dublin as roads close due to Budget 2025
Merrion Square West, Merrion Square South, Merrion Street Upper, Kildare Street and Molesworth Street all closed off ahead of the Budget announcement
Metrolink tram passengers face four days of disruption in Manchester city centre
Two lines will be affected
Strike over privatizing Sao Paulo’s public transport causes crowds and delays in city of 11 million
Long lines have appeared in Sao Paulo’s bus and subway stations as a strike opposing privatization efforts of public transport in South America’s largest city caused delays.
Atharva Foundation donates two ambulances for welfare of ex-servicemen
Jammu Tawi: Atharva Foundation donated two ambulances for the welfare of ex- servicemen of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh today . The Foundation also gifted laptops to the daughters of martyrs. This generous contribution aims to improve healthcare access and emergency medical services for the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces and kins
Sanwo-Olu, sports minister turn the sod of ‘The Arena’ in Lagos
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, have conducted the ground-breaking ceremony of 'The Arena', a world-class sports and entertainment centre, in Lagos.
Disposal of public grievances reviewed in Ganderbal - Greater Kashmir
Ganderbal, Jan 27: In a concerted effort to prioritise the efficient resolution of public grievances, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad, today presided over…
Mercedes-Benz Korea chief to meet residents after EV fire that damaged 100 cars
Mathias Vaitl, CEO and President of Mercedes-Benz Korea, was set to meet residents of an apartment complex in Incheon, where a fire that started from a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle destroyed over...
Bus tours for Jasper residents whose properties were affected by fire to start Sunday
EDMONTON - Bus tours for evacuees from Jasper, Alta., to allow those whose homes were damaged or destroyed by a wildfire to see the devastation first-hand will begin on Sunday.
What has the city built for those who have built the city?
Before 1982, a slum inhabited by 64 families occupied the space where the M.S. Building now stands in the heart of Bengaluru. In that year, the slum was relocated to government land in Laggere village. The residents were primarily from North Karnataka and predominantly worked as masons in the city.
Public transport affected as private bus operators begin strike in Rajasthan: Check their demands
Nearly 30,000 private buses went off-road in the state as part of the agitation called by the private bus operators. The association launched a one-day strike to press for their multiple demands, including an increase in fare, issuing temporary permits and tax waivers for buses among others
Kerala: Unidentified gang loots Rs 70 lakh from three ATMs in Thrissur
Kerala news: Police said that the gang targeted the Mapranam, Thrissur East, and Kolazhy ATMs of the State Bank of India.
Over 2,600 pounds of ganja seized offshore St Thomas, men arrested
Over 2,600 pounds of ganja with an estimated street value of $26.2 million were seized offshore St Thomas on Saturday by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard. Two Jamaican men who were aboard the vessel on which the drugs were found were...
Floods in Hpa-an Township: over 7,300 residents take refuge in temporary shelters
According to the social aid and rescue organizations, twenty temporary flood shelters have been opened in Hpa-an Township, Kayin State, which is experiencing flooding, and over 7,300 people affected by the flood are taking refuge there. A responsible person from a social assistance and rescue group stated that 15 temporary flood shelters have been opened in Hpa-an town, while five shelters have been opened in other areas.
Rickety wooden bridge in Kupwara area poses threat to residents - Greater Kashmir
Kupwara, Feb 10: The makeshift wooden bridge over Nullah Hudd in Kralpora area of Kupwara has been giving tough time to people for several years, but…
Scotland left without transport watchdog as Stagecoach complaints pile up in Perthshire and Fife
The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland role was vacated in May with the UK Government so far failing to appoint a new person.
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