The world is witnessing extreme temperature fluctuations, with most countries experiencing harsh winters, while Australia is engulfed in scorching heat. The Australian state of Victoria on Tuesday recorded its hottest day, with temperatures reaching 48.9 degrees Celsius. Heatwave warnings have been issued for New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and other states. In Melbourne, the temperature soared to 37.8 degrees Celsius, prompting the closure of the tennis arena’s roofs for Australian Open matches. The tennis courts themselves have been shut down, and players’ practice sessions and other activities have been suspended due to the extreme heat.
The intense heatwave poses a significant threat to southeastern regions’ forests, with fire danger warnings in place. In Dubai, the government announced plans to expand the city’s infrastructure, making it a 20-minute drive from one end to the other. In a separate development, a plane carrying Maharashtra State Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, with the pilot reportedly saying the runway was not in sight before the incident.
Hamas has agreed to hand over the administration of Gaza’s coastal zone to the Palestinian Commission. Reports have emerged of lethal Nipah virus cases in India, prompting countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal to take measures to contain the outbreak. The US has expressed concerns over the free trade and defense agreements between India and the European Union, with US Treasury Secretary Scott M. Budget saying European countries are funding their own war efforts by striking deals with India.
A massive naval fleet is approaching Iran, with the ships reportedly moving rapidly and purposefully. US President Joe Biden has not spoken to Iranian special envoy Stephen Hickey in recent days, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The Dubai government has announced plans to build the world’s first-ever Gold Street, making it a new tourist destination.
Iran’s Supreme Court has found that Hamid Reza had purchased incendiary materials to carry out acts of sabotage. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hinted at increasing the country’s missile and nuclear capabilities. In the United Arab Emirates, a car theft was solved within hours, with the thief caught and the stolen vehicle recovered. A Learjet 45 aircraft, which was involved in a crash in September 2023, was involved in another incident, with the pilot reportedly saying the runway was not in sight.
The Pakistani National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has warned that the country’s entire debt can be repaid through Karachi. Reports have emerged of a lethal Nipah virus outbreak in India, prompting the country’s Health Services Ministry to issue a warning and advisory. A massive naval fleet is approaching Iran, with the ships reportedly moving rapidly and purposefully, according to US President Joe Biden.
The families of the victims of the Gul Plaza tragedy have demanded the return of their loved ones’ bodies. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed that the national team’s trip to the World Cup was funded personally by the players.
