To combat the rising threat of dengue fever, officials in one of the Philippines’ most crowded urban areas are implementing a unique strategy: offering financial incentives to collect mosquitoes. Carlito Cernal, the village chief of Barangay Addition Hills, has declared a bounty of one peso (equivalent to less than two US cents) for every five…
President Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court’s permission to dismiss the leader of an independent ethics agency tasked with safeguarding whistleblower federal employees. An emergency appeal has been submitted to the nation’s highest court, seeking a ruling on whether Hampton Dellinger, the head of the US Office of Special Counsel, can be dismissed….
A tragic incident at New Delhi Railway Station has resulted in the deaths of approximately 18 individuals, with at least 10 others reported injured. On Saturday night, a significant number of individuals gathered at the railway station in an attempt to board trains that were running behind schedule. According to a list released by officials,…
At just 11 years old, Zakaria resides in Gaza. He estimates that he has witnessed thousands of bodies since the onset of the war. At an age when most children are engaged in classroom activities, Zakaria is dedicating his time to volunteer at al-Aqsa, one of the few operational hospitals in Gaza. In the central…
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to France, India’s foreign ministry announced plans for collaboration on the development of small modular nuclear reactors between the two nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted nuclear energy’s critical role in enhancing energy security and facilitating a shift towards a low-carbon economy….
A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been attributed to a monkey entering a power station south of Colombo. Efforts to restore power are underway in the island nation of 22 million, focusing on prioritising medical facilities and water purification plants. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody informed reporters that a monkey had interacted with the grid…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has received directives from President Donald Trump to cease the production of one-cent coins, commonly referred to as pennies, as stated in a recent announcement on his Truth Social media platform. In a recent post, Trump advocated for thoroughly examining the national budget, emphasising the importance of eliminating wasteful spending,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly engaged in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the New York Post, this marks the first confirmed direct dialogue between a U.S. president and Putin since early 2022. Former President Trump, who has vowed to bring…
When Donald Trump‘s fortunes took a downturn in the 90s, and he needed to raise cash fast, he sailed his 282ft (85m) superyacht, the Trump Princess, to Asia, hoping he could attract Japan’s wealthy. It wasn’t the first time the businessman had sought out Japanese buyers or lenders for his projects. In the cutthroat world…
In a significant move, US President Donald Trump announced the revocation of Joe Biden’s security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings. This decision echoes a similar action Biden took against Trump four years prior. In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asserted that Joe Biden should no longer have access to…
