TOKYO: A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, the weather agency said Wednesday, with residents saying they were unable to sleep.No major damage has been reported from the series of tremors, but the Japan Meteorological Agency held an emergency news conference after…
Representative image (Image credit: AP) After days of extreme heat, Europe is expected to get some relief starting Wednesday, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures forecast to move in from the Atlantic across parts of western Europe.Paris, which saw temperatures soar to 40°C on Tuesday, is expected to cool to 35°C on Wednesday and drop further…
Virgin Australia flight delayed by 2 hours (AP Image) A domestic Virgin Australia flight was delayed for nearly two hours after a 60-centimetre (2 foot) green tree snake was discovered in the plane’s cargo hold, officials confirmed on Wednesday.The incident took place on Tuesday, when passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport,…
Air Arabia will begin daily flights from Sharjah to Prague starting December 20, expanding its European network and boosting regional travel./Image: File Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, starting December 20, 2025. The new route marks an expansion of…
Sheikh Hasina (File photo) The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison in a contempt of court case, according to the Dhaka Tribune reports.The International Crimes Tribunal-1, with a three-member bench led by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, delivered the judgement, according to…
Sudanese refugees (Image credits: AP) European analysts worry that conflict in the Middle East could be a destabilizing factor in already volatile regions of the African continent.“If the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates further, there is a risk that the various interconnected wars around the Red Sea could also expand,” Hendrik Maihack, of the…
A psychologist has alleged that Donald Trump may be exhibiting early signs of dementia, particularly in his motor skills, and highlighted a “telltale” sign in his right leg that could indicate the former president is battling a specific type of the condition. Dr. John Gartner has voiced concerns about Trump’s coordination, which he believes has…
As the Dalai Lama turned 90 years old, people started having a debate over the next successor. Clearing everyone’s doubts, the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said that he will be reincarnated and his non-profit institution will have the sole authority to identify his reincarnation. Speaking at prayer celebrations on Sunday, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate…
Saudi Arabia now requires all restaurants and delivery apps to label salt, caffeine, and calorie burn data on menus under new SFDA rules/Representative Image As part of its public health drive under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has begun enforcing new menu regulations requiring restaurants and cafes to display clear nutritional information on both physical and…
GCC nations call for flexible climate strategies that respect development goals and national sovereignty during UN dialogue in Geneva/Representative Image Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have called for a gradual and balanced approach to climate action, particularly in the phase-out of fossil fuels, emphasising the need to align environmental goals with development needs and…
