An earthquake struck eastern China before dawn on Sunday, causing houses to topple and injuring at least 21 people, according to state media. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.5, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center, occurred near Dezhou, located about 300 kilometers south of Beijing, at 2:33 a.m. […]
This week, as per state media reports, Kim Jong-un visited multiple significant North Korean arms factories, which included facilities involved in producing engines for strategic cruise missiles. During the inspections, he emphasized the need for heightened weapons manufacturing. This factory inspection lasted three days and occurred shortly after the dictator participated in a major military […]
LUCKNOW, India — Torrential rains triggered a devastating landslide at a base camp of a revered Hindu temple in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, claiming three lives, as reported by officials on Saturday. At least 17 other individuals were reported missing in the village of Gaurikund, Uttarakhand state, according to Nandan Singh Rajwar, a […]
In an unprecedented event, the world’s oceans are witnessing scorching temperatures, reaching their highest-ever recorded level of 20.96°C, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, according to the Copernicus climate modelling service. This alarming rise is primarily attributed to climate breakdown induced by the burning of fossil fuels, resulting in the oceans’ relentless heating. Scientists […]
Even though cases of mpox continue to decline in the United States and Europe, the number of infections in China is consistently increasing. 117 cases were confirmed in China during the week ending July 21, based on data from the World Health Organization. 315 cases were reported among the time period ending May 5 and […]
In southwestern Japan’s picturesque regions of Okinawa and Kagoshima, approximately 166,000 households found themselves in the grip of Typhoon Khanun’s ferocity. The powerful storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds, exacerbating the damage potential and leaving communities grappling with power outages and disruptions. According to public broadcaster NHK, the typhoon, situated in the East China […]
In a heartbreaking display of nature’s fury, the York Fire has ravaged California’s beloved Mojave National Preserve, leaving in its wake over 70,000 acres of once-pristine desert landscape, including the iconic Joshua trees and yucca. Fueled by dangerously high temperatures and relentless winds, this ferocious wildfire has defied containment, surging beyond state lines and encroaching […]
The Pentagon has disclosed that North Korea acknowledged a request for information about US Army Private Travis King, who recently made a daring cross-border dash into North Korea while on a tour of the demilitarized zone (DMZ). The soldier was immediately taken into custody by North Korean authorities, raising concerns and creating a new diplomatic […]
Meta could be on the verge of jumping back into the AI chatbot battles—and bringing a former president along with it. The Financial Times reports that the social media company intends to launch a series of chatbots with distinct personalities, including one that impersonates Abraham Lincoln. Another would provide travel advice using the dialogue […]
The rare “brain-eating amoeba” caused the death of a Georgia resident, the state’s health department verified last Wednesday. The anonymous victim had been infected with Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that attacks brain tissue, causes cerebral swelling, and typically results in death, according to a news release issued by the Georgia Department of Health on Friday. […]
