Kabul [Afghanistan], December 25 (ANI): A woman activist in Afghanistan has come out openly against the Taliban’s draconian policies, putting curbs on the education of girls in the country, Khaama Press reported, adding that she called for strict actio…
USA expands control over Arctic continental shelf: Russia responds with threats
The United States has expanded its claims to the resource-rich ocean floor and continental shelf in the Arctic, which is twice the size of California. In this way, Washington is trying to preserve mineral reserves that are crucial for the development o…
USA expands control over Arctic continental shelf: Russia responds with threats
The United States has expanded its claims to the resource-rich ocean floor and continental shelf in the Arctic, which is twice the size of California. In this way, Washington is trying to preserve mineral reserves that are crucial for the development o…
USA expands control over Arctic continental shelf: Russia responds with threats
The United States has expanded its claims to the resource-rich ocean floor and continental shelf in the Arctic, which is twice the size of California. In this way, Washington is trying to preserve mineral reserves that are crucial for the development o…
Pakistan: Seven, including 5 children, sustain burns in gas leak explosion in Quetta
Quetta [Pakistan], December 25 (ANI): Seven people, including five children, sustained burn injuries in a gas leakage explosion in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, according to The Balochistan Post. According to authorities, the victims had severe b…
Pope Francis to deliver Christmas message from St Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis will deliver his traditional Christmas message from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Monday at noon (1100 GMT) following Christmas Mass. The leader of the Catholic Church will give the blessing “Urbi et Orbi,” meaning t…
Germans expecting strong wind, rain, and storm surges over Christmas
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued several severe weather warnings for Christmas Day. The DWD warned of the continuing risk of flooding in many streams and rivers in Germany. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) also issued storm…
Drunk driver in Santa suit smashes into house in Germany
A drunk driver in a Father Christmas costume was came to an abrupt halt while delivering presents on Christmas Eve in the eastern German state of Thuringia. The 54-year-old drove his car off the road and crashed into the front of a house and another ca…
Thousands of Moroccans rally against Gaza war, Israel ties
Protesters marched Sunday through Morocco’s capital in support of Palestinians, calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war which has killed thousands in the Gaza Strip. The crowd in Rabat of about 10,000 people denounced what protest leaders called a “…
WHO chief decries ‘decimation’ of Gaza health system
The head of the World Health Organization said Sunday the health system in Gaza was being destroyed and reiterated his call for a ceasefire. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also hailed Gaza’s medical workers who continue their work under increasingly dire c…