US Braces for Severe Weather, Death Toll Rises Amid Record Snowfall
A severe winter storm has been sweeping across the United States, claiming the lives of at least 59 people, with New York reporting 10 fatalities. According to reports from the American media, the extreme cold has caused the River Hudson to freeze over in New York, with temperatures expected to remain at this level until February 1. A warning has been issued for over 200 million people, with approximately 20 million people in 44 states facing the most severe conditions. Emergency declarations have been made in 24 states, while over 160,000 flights have been canceled in the past two days, and over 5 million customers are without power. In Washington D.C., the federal offices have been closed on Monday due to the severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, a record-breaking snowfall has been reported in Toronto, Canada, with 60 cm of snowfall recorded, making it the city’s highest snowfall in recent history. The southern regions of Ontario have also been severely affected, with daily routines coming to a standstill.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the European Union’s decision to label Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization is a significant strategic mistake. The US has reportedly increased its military presence in the Middle East, with six aircraft carriers and warships deployed in the region. The European Union has agreed to add the Revolutionary Guard to its list of terrorist organizations. The UAE’s President, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has arrived in Moscow for a visit, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a shocking revelation, the interim head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has admitted to sharing sensitive government documents on the public AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The US has been facing a series of high-profile controversies, including a dispute between Elon Musk and Indian-American businessman Vinod Khosla over allegations of racism. Iran has warned that it will respond swiftly and decisively if the US launches any military action, stating that it will target US, Israeli, and their allies.
In Colombia, a small plane crashed, killing all 15 people on board. The Iranian mission to the UN has stated that it is willing to negotiate, but will also defend itself if necessary. Meanwhile, in Dubai, the government has announced a new plan to make the city’s airport more accessible, allowing passengers to complete their check-in process from various locations within the city, making travel to Dubai even easier. The Dubai government has announced plans to make the city a “20-minute city,” where all amenities are within a 20-minute radius.
In a separate incident, a senior minister from Sindh, Pakistan, has announced that he will be writing to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to request an investigation into the recent tragic incident in Lahore. The incident has been widely condemned, and the government has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
In a shocking revelation, the interim head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has admitted to sharing sensitive government documents on the public AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
