As 2024 comes to an end, it leaves behind a year filled with both joyous and sorrowful memories. Among the sorrowful events, the aviation industry experienced several major accidents, leaving a lasting impact, particularly on travel enthusiasts worldwide. Japan – January 2nd, 2024 Japan Airlines A350 In a shocking incident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines aircraft collided with a small Coast Guard plane on the runway. The Airbus caught fire, but the 379 passengers were evacuated in time. Tragically, five of the six crew members aboard the smaller plane lost their lives. Canada – January 23rd, 2024 Northwestern…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
As the world prepares to welcome the new year, many are eager to know what the future holds. Among the most well-known figures associated with predicting the future is Baba Vanga, a blind Bulgarian mystic whose prophecies have fascinated people for decades. Some of her predictions have proven remarkably accurate, while others have turned out to be wrong, leading many to question the reliability of such forecasts. The Accuracy of Baba Vanga’s Predictions Baba Vanga’s predictions are especially notable for their connection to major historical events. From the 9/11 attacks to the election of the first African-American president of the…
New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome 2025 with vibrant celebrations, highlighted by a spectacular fireworks display over Auckland’s Sky Tower. This breathtaking show occurred just after midnight, marking the official start of the new year in the Southern Hemisphere. As the global countdown to 2025 continues, New Zealand, along with countries like Kiribati, Tonga, and Samoa, ushered in the new year. Auckland’s Sky Tower served as the centerpiece of the festivities, with a dazzling display lighting up the skyline, attracting thousands of spectators despite the cool summer night. The event was particularly significant, as New Zealand…
In one of the largest residential thefts in UK history, jewellery and luxury items worth £10.4 million were stolen from a mansion on London’s exclusive “Billionaire’s Row.” The heist, executed by a “lone wolf” burglar, took place in just 19 minutes. The burglary occurred on Saturday, December 7, at a 13-bedroom property on Avenue Road, St John’s Wood. The intruder gained access through a second-floor window, cracked a safe, and looted valuable items, including a Graff 10.73-carat diamond ring, De Beers butterfly diamond rings, a Hermès 3.03-carat ring, and a Niloticus Lumière necklace. The thief entered the property at 5:11…
Bangladesh has initiated a new investigation into the deadly 2009 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny, following persistent calls from victims’ families seeking justice for the uprising that resulted in 74 deaths at the Pilkhana headquarters. The incident, which took place on February 25-26, 2009, marked one of the most significant crises in Bangladesh’s military history. The mutiny at the BDR headquarters in Pilkhana led to numerous casualties, including military personnel and civilians. In the aftermath of the uprising, the paramilitary force underwent significant restructuring, including a name change from Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Family members of the…
The H-1B visa is a crucial immigration program introduced in the United States to attract highly skilled foreign workers. It was established in 1990 to address the shortage of workers in specialized fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Typically, the H-1B visa is issued for three years, with the possibility of extension for up to six years. Each year, 85,000 H-1B visas are issued, with 20,000 of them specifically allocated to foreign students who hold a master’s degree or higher from U.S. universities. Additionally, certain institutions, such as universities and nonprofit research organizations, are exempt from this cap.…
The public funeral ceremony for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will take place on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. U.S. President Joe Biden stated that Jimmy Carter had requested him to deliver the eulogy at his funeral, and January 9 has been declared a national day of mourning for Carter across the United States. The official funeral ceremony will begin on Saturday when Carter’s remains will be transported through his hometown of Plains, Georgia. There, the National Park Service will ring the historic Farm Bell at the…
The U.S. Department of Treasury has confirmed that its systems were targeted by a cyberattack carried out by a state-sponsored hacking group linked to China. This attack is being described as a “significant cybersecurity incident.” The attack took place earlier this month, targeting employee workstations and unclassified documents. The Treasury Department provided lawmakers with details of the attack in a letter, highlighting the severity of the situation and the ongoing investigation. According to the department, the attack was carried out by an “advanced persistent threat (APT) actor” associated with China, who exploited a key provided by a third-party service provider,…
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against President Yoon Suk-yeol, relating to his controversial declaration of martial law. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on Tuesday, following a request from the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which includes officers from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), the police, and the Ministry of Defense. Yoon is accused of rebellion and the abuse of power. Yoon’s lawyer, Yun Gap-gyun, has called the warrant “illegal and unacceptable,” arguing that the CIO does not have the authority to investigate rebellion charges against the president. Political and Legal Crisis The…
The supreme leader of the Afghan Taliban has issued a decree prohibiting the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas where Afghan women are commonly found. The decree instructs that existing windows with such views should be blocked. According to a statement released by Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the decree mandates that new buildings avoid windows that provide visibility into spaces such as “the courtyard, kitchen, neighbor’s well, and other places typically used by women.” The decree warns: “Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards, or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts.” Municipal authorities…
