A low-intensity cyclone, Fengal, made landfall on the southern coast of India, causing the deaths of at least three people but with minimal widespread damage, according to officials. The storm struck late Saturday with sustained winds of 70-80 km/h (43-50 mph), hitting the state of Tamil Nadu particularly hard. The Tamil Nadu state disaster management minister, KKSSR Ramachandran, reported that three individuals were electrocuted in Chennai due to the storm’s effects. Despite this, damage was described as “minimal,” with only minor flooding and fallen trees reported in some areas. Local reports suggest the death toll may be as high as…
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In a significant announcement on Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his decision to nominate Kash Patel, a loyalist and former adviser, to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This would mark a shift in leadership, potentially replacing the current FBI Director, Christopher Wray, who was appointed to a 10-year term in 2017. Should Trump proceed with his plan, Wray would either have to step down or be dismissed from his post. Patel, a former Pentagon official and a staunch defender of Trump’s policies, has been a vocal critic of the FBI and has expressed controversial views about the so-called…
The United States finds itself increasingly embroiled in multiple global conflicts, with rising tensions with China, Russia, and North Korea, all while trying to support its allies. One of the most pressing concerns arising from these conflicts is the risk of nuclear warfare, particularly as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate. In this context, a US-based publication, Newsweek, explored the potential impact of a nuclear strike by the United States on the capitals of Russia, North Korea, and China, using detailed maps created by Alex Wellerstein, a professor and historian specializing in nuclear technology. These maps help to…
A senior Russian diplomat has stated that Moscow is continuously evaluating the possibility of resuming nuclear weapons tests, in response to what he called “hostile” US policies. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, told TASS news agency on Saturday that the issue of nuclear tests is still under active consideration. “This is a question at hand,” he remarked when asked whether Moscow was contemplating a return to nuclear testing. “And without making any predictions, I can say that the situation is quite difficult. It is constantly being considered in all its components and in all its aspects.” In September, Ryabkov…
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff on their exports to the United States if their efforts to weaken the US dollar proceed. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his concerns, stating, “We require a commitment… that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar or, they will face 100 percent tariffs.” The BRICS group includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and several other countries. The warning comes after a BRICS summit held in…
In a shocking and tragic incident, a 55-year-old man from Russia died after being fatally scratched by his pet cat. Dmitry Ukhin had spent two days searching for his runaway ginger cat, Stypoka, who had gone missing. On November 22, he finally located the cat and brought it back home. However, the cat attempted to flee again, and when Ukhin tried to stop it, Stypoka scratched his leg. The scratch, though seemingly minor, led to severe bleeding, which Ukhin couldn’t control due to a medical condition that prevents blood clotting. Desperate, Ukhin called a neighbor for help, who in turn…
In a significant escalation of the Syrian conflict, the Syrian army confirmed on Saturday that dozens of its soldiers were killed in a major attack by insurgents who swept into the city of Aleppo in northwest Syria. The surprise offensive, led by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has jolted the frontlines of the Syrian civil war, which had remained largely dormant since 2020, reigniting intense fighting near the Turkish border. The Syrian army acknowledged the rebel advance, stating that insurgents had captured large parts of Aleppo, a city that had been under full state control since government forces, supported…
The death toll from the catastrophic floods affecting southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has risen to at least 12, as authorities report tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate due to rapidly rising water levels over the past three days. In southern Thailand, nearly 534,000 households have been affected, with the death toll rising from four to nine. Thousands of residents have been relocated to 200 temporary shelters set up in the flood-stricken areas, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The Chana district in Songkhla province has been hit by the worst flooding in 50 years,…
In a bold move that captured the attention of the art and crypto worlds, crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun ate the banana from the controversial artwork he had purchased for $6.2 million. At a press event held at one of Hong Kong’s most luxurious hotels, Sun took a bite of the banana after giving a speech praising the artwork as “iconic.” He also drew comparisons between conceptual art and cryptocurrency, underscoring the similarities between both worlds. “It’s much better than other bananas,” Sun remarked after his first bite. “It’s really quite good.” The artwork, titled “Comedian,” was created by renowned Italian…
Salman Akram Raja, Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has rescinded his resignation following the party’s decision not to accept it. PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram confirmed the development, stating, “Yes, he has withdrawn his resignation, as the party did not accept it and asked him to continue in his role.” Waqas also noted that Salman Akram Raja recently attended a meeting of the party’s political committee. Raja had initially stepped down after facing criticism for his absence at a protest march from Lahore to Islamabad. He had been unable to join the convoy due to stringent security measures, including roadblocks…
