Embattled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn suffered a net loss of €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in the first half of 2024 – a period marred by strikes, weather extremes and construction havoc – the state-owned company reported on Thursday. By compariso…
The Central U.S. is Up For a Major Earthquake — And No One’s Really Ready
The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid — a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri — was jolted awake. Panicked townsfolk fled their homes as buildings co…
NJ Transit will spend $178M on new trains. Commuters say they need fixes now.
Wednesday was shopping day for NJ Transit — and the airing of grievances for rail commuters who also came armed with some solutions to make their rides better. Some long-term relief for riders will be coming down the track as the commuter agency’s boar…
Boat carrying 45 migrants capsizes off Yemen coast, UNHCR says
Only four survivors have been found after a boat carrying 45 refugees and migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen, the country’s office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Thursday. The boat had capsized near the city …
SEDC Act: South East Traditional Rulers Council hails Tinubu
The Chairman, South East Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the South-East Development Commission Bill. Igwe Asadu, who made the commendation on Thu…
Union Budget did “injustice to national capital,” says Delhi Minister Atishi
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack against the Centre over the Union Budget 2024-25, Delhi Finance Minister Atishi said that injustice is being done to the people of Delhi. “Two days ago Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led centr…
Don’t protest, Tinubu working to tackle hunger – Wike begs FCT residents
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has appealed to residents of Abuja not to partake in the planned nationwide protest against hardship. Wike made the appeal while interacting with residents after he inspected the ongoing c…
Meghan & Harry’s UK House Gifted by Queen Elizabeth Left Abandoned & Empty – 8 Photos of the Couple’s Former Abode
Once a home filled with royal dreams, Frogmore Cottage now stands empty. Nearly four years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle traded British royalty for Californian sunshine, their former abode remains unoccupied. Frogmore Cottage, a cherished gift f…
Israeli society split over hostage issue and continuation of Gaza operation – expert
There is no unity in Israeli society regarding the continuation of the military operation in the Gaza Strip, as well as the methods of freeing the hostages, according to Arkady Mil-Man, former Israeli ambassador to Russia and head of the Russian Studie…
Israeli society split over hostage issue and continuation of Gaza operation – expert
There is no unity in Israeli society regarding the continuation of the military operation in the Gaza Strip, as well as the methods of freeing the hostages, according to Arkady Mil-Man, former Israeli ambassador to Russia and head of the Russian Studie…