This hour in the news:
- Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,820 in past day December 22, 2024 6:45 am Ukrinform Russia suffered about 774,100 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and December 22, 2024, including 1,820 soldiers killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said this in a post on Facebook, …
- ‘Children were bombed’: Pope Francis calls Israeli airstrikes on Gaza ‘cruelty’ December 22, 2024 6:43 am Hindustan Times Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of …
- Donald Trump picks Apprentice producer to be the US special envoy to UK December 22, 2024 6:43 am Hindustan Times Donald Trump has named the producer behind The Apprentice as his special envoy to the UK. The president-elect said Mark Burnett would bring “a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition” to the role. US President Elect, Donald Trump …
- US News Live Today December 22, 2024: Planner shares glimpse into Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, ‘They’ll cherry-pick their favorite things from…’ December 22, 2024 6:42 am Hindustan Times Live Dec 22, 2024 11:30 AM IST US News Live: Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more. US News Live: Planner shares glimpse into Jeff Bezos and …
- Iraq's prohibition zeal threatens Baghdad's boozy subculture December 22, 2024 6:42 am Hindustan Times The smell of dampness rises through the dust at a private club in central Baghdad, one of many shut in a crackdown on alcohol sales in Iraq. Iraq's prohibition zeal threatens Baghdad's boozy subculture "We appealed to all authorities in the …
- Decoding 2024: An Indian's guide to moving abroad as the world looks for 'better' immigrants December 22, 2024 6:41 am The Economic Times 2024 has marked a transformative period in global immigration policies, with nations recalibrating their frameworks to attract skilled professionals and streamline pathways for residency and work. For Indians, these changes present a mix of challenges and …
- 7 Credit Cards For Getting Free Access To Airport Lounge Across India December 22, 2024 6:39 am Trak.in If you’re a travel enthusiast, you’re likely to spend a lot of time at airports. Often, you arrive early, which means you have to wait for long hours at the terminal. This wait can sometimes feel endless. To make your time more comfortable, it’s highly …
- A bridge too far December 22, 2024 6:39 am Stabroek News On December 3rd last year the Government of Venezuela held a referendum to seek the approval of the Venezuelan people to incorporate Essequibo into its national territory. This was, said the Government of Guyana, tantamount to annexing our territory in …
- Yoga and meditation should be adopted as a way of life: PM December 22, 2024 6:39 am The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Dec. 22: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that yoga and meditation must be adopted as a way of life to make the world, which is afflicted with war and unrest, peaceful. Addressing a programme organised by the Prime …
- Can-Am organizers have fingers crossed for 2025 sled dog race December 22, 2024 6:36 am Bangor Daily News - Maine FORT KENT, Maine — Organizers of the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race are hopeful that the worst is behind them as they prepare for the 2025 event in March. Unseasonably warm weather last winter forced them to cancel the 2024 races, much to the …
- 2025 playbook for stock investors: Track these 3 powerhouse sectors December 22, 2024 6:35 am The Economic Times Investors seeking top-down opportunities in 2025 should focus on three emerging powerhouses: the digital revolution in healthcare, ripple effects of the infra boom, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology-driven transformation. While global markets …
- In eye of a storm over ‘Muslim majority’ remark, Mamata’s key lieutenant: Who is Firhad Hakim December 22, 2024 6:35 am The Indian Express In the Trinamool Congress (TMC) circles in West Bengal, Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is known to be one of the most trusted lieutenants of party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.However, the TMC has distanced itself …
- Living life December 22, 2024 6:33 am CNC 3 After spending 14 years in the corporate arena as a business analyst, fitness enthusiast Kerine Farmer pursued her passion for health and fitness, building her brand as a personal trainer. During the Christmas season, Farmer encourages her clients to find …
- New book reopens controversy over Nigeria’s first military coup December 22, 2024 6:32 am The Sun Nigeria On Tuesday, December 24, politicians, members of the academia, journalists and other categories of stakeholders will gather in Owerri, the Imo State capital, for the unveiling of the biography of the late elder statesman, Dr Basil Nnanna Ukegbu, at a …
- Syria’s new rulers name HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers December 22, 2024 6:32 am Iran Front Page The ruling General Command on Saturday named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister. A source in the new administration told the Reuters news agency that this step “comes in response to the aspirations of the Syrian people to establish international …
- Ease Nigerians’ pain, Kumuyi tasks Tinubu, others December 22, 2024 6:32 am The Sun Nigeria By Bianca Iboma-Emefu General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministries, Pastor Williams Folorunsho Kumuyi has called on President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, senior government officials and other political leaders to make and take decisive steps that …
- News on northshore pitch competition, FUEL office December 22, 2024 6:28 am NOLA - Louisiana Three finalists to compete for northshore biz pitch competition A company that uses artificial intelligence to help with hiring hospitality workers, a property insurance firm and a business that serves as an on-demand quality management assistant are the …
- ‘Viduthalai’ Part 1 Recap & Ending Explained: What To Expect In Part 2? December 22, 2024 6:22 am Digital Mafia Talkies Directed by Vetrimaaran, Viduthalai follows the story of a constable who is posted in the rural part of Tamil Nadu, where the so-called Naxalites have made the lives of government officials a living hell. I use the phrase ‘so-called’ here because seeing …
- Humanitarian group ActionAid affirms Gazans are facing severe food shortages December 22, 2024 6:20 am Radio Habana Cuba London, December 22 (RHC)-- ActionAid, an international humanitarian organization based in the UK, reports that Gazans were facing an extreme struggle to survive, with many now surviving on less than a single loaf of bread per day. “The acute food …
- Amazon Owns James Bond. Unfortunately It Hates Men. December 22, 2024 6:17 am FrontPage Magazine Amazon Studios is in a tight race with Disney to consolidate as many intellectual properties as possible and give them feminist makeovers. These days it’s as easy to find IP based shows with male protagonists on Amazon’s pet attempt to be Netflix as …
- Additional Assistance In Response To Vanuatu Earthquake December 22, 2024 6:16 am The National Tribune The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, Attorney-General and acting Minister for Foreign Affairs The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific The Hon Catherine King MP, Acting Minister for Emergency Management The Hon Matt Keogh MP, …
- UN representative highlights Armenia's mine contamination, calls for global action December 22, 2024 6:14 am AzerNews Azerbaijan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Yashar Aliyev, has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to address the critical issue of large-scale mine contamination in Azerbaijan’s libeated territories, Azernews reports. This appeal, …
- Cigarette pack, gutaka pouch to soon have new mark to check GST evasion December 22, 2024 6:14 am The Hindu Business Line A cigarette pack or gutaka pouch may soon be marked with a unique identifier in order to check GST evasion. The GST Council has approved a proposal empowering the government to implement the Track and Trace Mechanism for specified evasion-prone commodities …
- Leaderspeak on the business outlook for 2025 December 22, 2024 6:14 am The Hindu Business Line Business leaders from a variety of sectors speak to businessline on the prospects for their sectors in the next year. Everybody is sanguine about the future Fast moving consumer goods Saugata Gupta, CEO & MD, Marico Ltd We recognise that consumer …
- India and Japan finalise design adjustments for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train December 22, 2024 6:14 am The Hindu Business Line India and Japan have resolved design differences regarding the upcoming high-speed Bullet Train along the Mumbai - Ahmedabad route, senior officials told businessline. The design changes are expected to be “formally approved soon”. The redesigning will …