US Faces Severe Snowstorm, Thousands Left Without Power and Travel Disrupted
A severe snowstorm is gripping multiple US states, causing widespread disruptions to air travel, power outages, and emergency declarations in 24 states. According to reports from Washington, severe snowfall has been reported in Texas, Oklahoma, and several other states. Over 14,000 flights have been canceled across the US, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. More than 800,000 utility customers have been left without power, and nearly 24 million people are under emergency declarations, with the worst-hit states being Washington and New York.
The federal government has announced that all federal offices will be closed on Monday, while New York City schools will operate online. Authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid traveling. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that the snowstorm will continue to affect the US for the next week. Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman via phone.
In Azerbaijan, a plot to attack the Israeli embassy in Baku has been foiled. The value of the Iranian rial has plummeted to a record low, with some tracking websites reporting that it is now worth 15 million rials per US dollar. The Egyptian Dar al-Ifta has banned the use of artificial intelligence in the interpretation of the Quran.
Former British Chancellor Sajid Javid has sparked controversy by opposing the immigration of his parents to the UK. In Hyderabad, India, a 24-year-old woman has taken her own life after being harassed over dowry demands. The US has accused the European Union of indirectly funding the Russia-Ukraine war by signing a free trade agreement with India.
In Punjab, India, police have arrested the parents of gangster Goldy Brar in connection with a 2024 tax-evasion case. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has condemned the recent attacks on Azerbaijani civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh. In the Bollywood film industry, actors Kriti Sanon and Dhushan have been criticized for distorting historical facts in their upcoming film “Tere Ishq Mein.”
Renowned Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing. In a recent case, police have registered a complaint against eight individuals over family disputes and attacks. In a shocking move, the Indian government has banned the use of artificial intelligence in the interpretation of the Quran.
In a separate incident, a 24-year-old woman took her own life after being harassed over dowry demands in the Indian city of Bangalore. The US has accused the European Union of indirectly funding the Russia-Ukraine war by signing a free trade agreement with India.
