Heavy Rains Paralyse Mumbai, Trigger Flight Disruptions, School Closures
Incessant rainfall pounded India’s financial capital, Mumbai, on Monday, disrupting daily life with flight delays, flooded roads, and school closures.…
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Swatch Apologises, Pulls Ads After Racism Backlash In China
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and removed advertisements featuring an Asian male model making a “slanted eye” gesture, following widespread…
Blast at Russian Factory Kills 20, Injures Over 130 in Ryazan Region
The death toll from a mysterious explosion at an industrial facility in Russia’s Ryazan region has risen to at least…
Air Canada Strike Grounds Fleet as Union Defies Back-to-Work Order
Air Canada’s fleet remained grounded on Sunday after striking flight attendants refused a government-backed order to return to work, intensifying…
Australian Airline Qantas Faces Record $90M Penalty For Illegal Pandemic Ground Staff Layoffs
Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways, has been ordered by a court to pay a record $90 million ($58.6 million) for…
Hamas Rejects Israeli Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents, Calls Move ‘New Genocide’
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday rejected Israel’s plan to relocate civilians from Gaza City to southern areas, warning that…
Myanmar Sets December 28 For Initial Phase Of Long-Delayed Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict
Myanmar will begin the first phase of its long-delayed general election on December 28, state television announced on Monday, setting…
Germany Urges Stronger Pressure On Russia Ahead Of High-Level Talks In Washington
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday called for increased international pressure on Russia, stressing the need for more military…
Putin Tells Trump Ukraine Must Cede Territory to End War, Ahead of Zelensky’s Oval Office Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told former US President Donald Trump that Ukraine must surrender more territory if peace…
US Halts Visitor Visas for Gazans, Drawing Outcry from Rights Groups
The United States has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for people from Gaza, citing the need for a “full…