26th Nov 2024
Category:International
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Acid spill from truck accident disrupts water supply in Joinville, Brazil
Sulfonic acid leaks on Rio Seco causes foams to water which can cause serious harm to human health in Joinville, Southern Brazil. A truck accident…
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Japan’s agricultural and marine exports hit record high despite China’s import ban
Japan’s agricultural, fisheries and forestry product exports in 2023 reached a record of 1.45 trillion yen ($9.9 billion), government data showed on Tuesday, January 30….
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Moon Landers resumes operation says Japan
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer resumed operation after a power issue forced the spacecraft to shut down 10 days ago, Japan space agency said on…
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Activist throws soup at Mona Lisa Painting
Two activists threw pumpkin soup at the bulletproof glass enclosing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” in Paris. The protestors claim that people should have the…
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Renovation of Egypt pyramid receives criticism on social media
The renovation of Egypt’s Menkaure pyramid at Giza received social media criticism, with experts calling it “impossible” after a Facebook post regarding the renovation was…
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China and Thailand signs mutual visa agreement
Thailand and China signed off on a mutual visa agreement at talks between their foreign ministers as the two countries look to boost tourism on…
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Australia Day 2024 honours 77 Australians for their outstanding service
In celebration of Australia Independence Day, a total of 77 Australians were acknowledged and included in the 2024 honor roll for their outstanding service. The…
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South Korean first lady faces “Dior Bag Scandal”
Keon Hee, the First lady of South Korea, is facing allegations of receiving a Dior bag from a pastor, where this action is said to…
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Italy to treat 100 Palestinian children injured in Gaza
The Italian defense ministry announced on Wednesday, January 24, that one hundred Palestinian children, injured in the conflict-ridden Gaza, will be provided with medical treatment…
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North Korea tests cruise missile
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – South Korea reports that North Korea launched “multiple” cruise missiles from its western coastline into the sea on Wednesday, January 24. …
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Vatican appeals court to sentence priest for case involving teen sex abuse
On Tuesday, January 23, a Vatican appeals court sentenced a priest to two-and-a-half years in prison. The priest was convicted of sexually abusing teenagers at…
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2 Filipinos arrested in Tokyo
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported the arrest of two Filipino citizens on Tuesday, January 23, related to the discovery of two bodies in…
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Oil prices surge amid global energy supply concerns following Ukrainian drone strike
Oil prices surged by approximately 2% on Monday, January 22, due to concerns over global energy supplies following a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Novatek…
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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes China-Kyrgyzstan border
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the China-Kyrgyzstan border on Tuesday, January 23, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which warned of potentially widespread…
