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Keywords:    Summer 2024, warmest on record, global temperatures, Europe heatwave, El Niño, climate change, Copernicus Climate Change Service, record heat Lead Weather Presenter: Simon King Summer 2024 has shattered records, becoming the warmest on Earth, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This significant climate milestone highlights the urgent need for action as global […]

Key Points: Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has rejected a $14.86 per share takeover bid from Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard. The proposal was criticized as “opportunistically timed” and “grossly undervaluing” the company’s growth potential. Significant regulatory challenges from U.S. antitrust agencies are also a major concern. Tokyo, Japan –

Keywords: Rebecca Cheptegei, Olympic athlete death, Kenya violence, domestic abuse, Ugandan marathon runner, Paris Olympics, female athletes violence, sports news, justice for Rebecca Cheptegei, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Agnes Tirop, Damaris Mutua North-West Kenya, [Date] – Rebecca  Cheptegei, the celebrated Ugandan marathon runner, has tragically passed away following a brutal attack by her former

On the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President and an eminent philosopher, the US Embassy in India honored his legacy by sharing rare and historic photographs from his 1963 visit to the United States. These vintage images capture a momentous occasion when Dr. Radhakrishnan was warmly received by then-President John F. Kennedy

Keywords: Israeli airstrikes, West Bank violence, Tubas attack, Palestinian casualties, Israeli military raids, Far’a refugee camp, Jenin offensive, UN condemnation, Israel-Palestine conflict, occupied West Bank At least six Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes and military raids in the occupied West Bank’s Tubas region. This deadly escalation is part

Keywords: China-Africa cooperation, Xi Jinping, Africa infrastructure, China-Africa trade, Global South, African development, FOCAC 2024, China loans to Africa, China-Africa relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a significant commitment to Africa, pledging to create “at least” one million jobs across the continent and offering $51 billion in new financing. The announcement was made during

Keywords:   Amazon joint employer, NLRB ruling, Amazon delivery drivers, Teamsters union, Amazon unionization, Amazon labor practices, MJB Logistics, Atlanta facility, Palmdale facility, unfair labor practices A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that Amazon is a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision, issued by an

Kabul, Afghanistan — In a surprising twist, the Taliban has started incorporating melodies from Indian and Afghan music into their nasheeds, according to an investigative report by Amu TV. Nasheeds are vocal songs in Islam, often performed a cappella or with minimal instrumental accompaniment, resembling hymns. Key Points: Taliban integrates Indian and Afghan musical melodies

Keywords:   Texas crash, Indian nationals, fiery accident, carpooling app, vehicle collision, Aryan Raghunath Orampati, Farooq Shaik, Lokesh Palacharla, Darshini Vasudevan, Collin County Sheriff’s Office. In a heartbreaking incident, four Indian nationals lost their lives in a fiery crash involving five vehicles in Texas last week. The collision, which occurred near White Street on August 31,

Key Points: Singapore is India’s sixth-largest trading partner and the leading source of foreign direct investment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore aims to strengthen ties in finance, technology, and business. Modi’s recent international visits highlight India’s growing global influence and strategic priorities. India-Singapore Relations: Strengthening Strategic Partnerships Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi