At least three people have been killed and 49 others injured following a collision between two passenger trains in Zagazig, a city northeast of Cairo, Egypt’s health ministry reported on Saturday. The ministry noted that five of the injured were in unstable condition, and all the wounded have been taken to local hospitals. Rescue operations are still underway. According to the railway authority, one of the trains was travelling from Zagazig to Ismailia, while the other was en route from Mansoura to Zagazig. Egypt has been working for years to modernise its ageing transport infrastructure, including upgrading trains and railway…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Wittenberg University has canceled all events and activities following a disturbing email threat that warned of a potential shooting targeting the Haitian community, campus police confirmed. This development is part of a wider series of threats plaguing the Springfield area, with multiple bomb threats received by local hospitals over the past weekend. The university’s administration responded swiftly to the threat, which was received on Sunday, September 15, shutting down all planned activities to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors. The university said in its public statement that the threat is being taken with the utmost seriousness: “We take this…
Two researchers from Complutense University of Madrid have revealed that a small space rock, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily enter Earth’s orbit before moving to another part of the solar system. The asteroid, measuring about 10 metres in size, will be drawn into Earth’s gravitational pull later this month. Asteroid dynamics specialists Carlos and Raul Márquez outlined how Earth periodically captures asteroids in its orbit. They calculated the trajectory of 2024 PT5 as it approaches Earth, with the object expected to make one complete orbit over 53 days before leaving in mid-November. Although this phenomenon has occurred before, with asteroids…
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake shook southeastern Afghanistan on September 15, 2024, at 12:27 PST, according to initial reports. The quake epicentre was located at latitude 34.34 N and longitude 70.23 E at a depth of 205 kilometres. The tremor’s depth lessened the intensity felt on the surface, and there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The earthquake was centred in southeastern Afghanistan but could also be felt in parts of neighbouring regions. Earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon in the region, which lies on the active tectonic boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Residents in the…
At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual Phoenix Awards on Saturday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have claimed that a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House would reverse key advancements made by Black Americans. Addressing Black lawmakers and leaders, both Biden and Harris emphasised the importance of the upcoming election, highlighting the stakes for racial progress in the US. Vice President Harris, running to succeed Biden in the 2024 presidential election, criticized Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, for promoting a divisive agenda. Harris argued that Trump’s policies threaten to erode freedoms,…
The race for the White House between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains a closely contested battle as both candidates inch toward the November 5 election. With Joe Biden unexpectedly dropping out of the race in July and endorsing Harris, the election has evolved into a historic showdown that could either result in Trump regaining the presidency or Harris becoming the first woman president in US history. Polling data shows that Harris has maintained a slight lead over Trump on the national stage. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after the September 10 debate in Pennsylvania revealed…
At least four people have died as severe flooding devastates parts of Central and Eastern Europe, with more rain expected in the coming days. Authorities are on high alert as surging rivers and heavy rainfall continue to wreak havoc in Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland, and other countries in the region. Romania’s Galati County has been one of the worst-hit areas, where around 5,000 homes have been damaged, and 25,000 people left without power. The bodies of three elderly women and one man have been recovered, according to Romania’s Department for Emergency Situations. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis offered condolences to…
Norway has officially surpassed petrol-only vehicles with electric cars on its roads. This milestone was confirmed by an analysis of data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (Opplysningsrådet for Veitrafikken, OFV), released through Bilbransje24, a leading Norwegian auto industry publication. As of the end of August, Norway had 751,450 electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads, compared to 755,244 petrol-only cars. This achievement is the result of years of strategic policies and high EV adoption rates. The transition has been driven by Norway’s aggressive push towards sustainable transport solutions, including substantial government incentives, tax breaks, and investments in charging infrastructure.…
Bill Gates has warned that another global pandemic is “likely” to occur within the next 25 years if a major war is avoided. Speaking to an American news outlet, the Microsoft co-founder highlighted the current global unrest and said, “If we avoid a big war… then, yes, there will be another pandemic.” Gates, who has been vocal about the world’s preparedness for pandemics, expressed concerns about how poorly equipped nations were for the COVID-19 outbreak. In his 2022 book, How to Prevent the Next Pandemic, Gates discussed the need for better quarantine protocols and greater investment in vaccine research. Reflecting on…
Ryan Imperio has been crowned the overall winner of the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for his captivating image of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse. The Royal Observatory Greenwich, which organises the annual competition, announced the winners on Thursday, recognising Imperio’s technical achievement in capturing this rare phenomenon. Baily’s beads occur when sunlight shines through the Moon’s valleys and craters during an eclipse, creating a broken ring of light. “These are a challenge to capture due to their brevity and the precise timing needed,” said the Royal Observatory in a statement. “I am both thrilled and…
