January 9, 2025 12:05 am

Day: January 4, 2025

Lead, Middle East

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least 18, Including Children and Senior Hamas Officers

On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in the Gaza Strip, including three children and two high-ranking officers in the Hamas-run police force. One strike early in the day hit a tent in the Israeli-declared humanitarian zone known as Muwasi, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are sheltering in tents during the […]

Americas, Asia, Lead

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Visit South Korea, Japan, and France Amid Political Crisis in Seoul

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will embark on a trip to South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to 9, the State Department announced on Friday. This visit comes amid a political crisis in Seoul, where South Korea’s presidential guards and military troops recently prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk […]

Americas, China, India, Lead

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Discuss Chinese Dams During New Delhi Visit

From January 5 to 6, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit New Delhi to discuss the impact of Chinese dams with his Indian counterparts, a senior U.S. official said on Friday. The discussions are expected to focus on the environmental and climate impacts of Chinese upstream dams, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. “We’ve […]

Lead, Pacific

British Minister Criticizes Elon Musk’s Comments on UK Politics as Misjudged and Misinformed

London – On January 3, a senior British government minister criticized Elon Musk’s recent comments on UK politics as “misjudged and certainly misinformed.” The tech billionaire had accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to bring “rape gangs” to justice during his tenure as director of public prosecutions. In a series of posts on his […]

Americas, Middle East

Biden Administration Proposes $8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Washington, D.C. – On January 3, the Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel. This package, which includes munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters, artillery shells, small-diameter bombs, and warheads, requires approval from both the House of Representatives and Senate committees. Despite international criticism and ongoing protests calling for […]

Asia, China

HMPV Virus Outbreak in Asia: A Cause for Concern

Respiratory illnesses are alarmingly on the rise again in China, overwhelming hospitals and straining the healthcare system, reports suggest. Health experts are particularly concerned about the spread of a new respiratory virus, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), across various Asian countries. Indian news outlet NDTV has reported on the issue. China’s health authorities have confirmed that the […]

Sports

Rybakina’s Former Coach Suspended Amid Ongoing Investigation

Elena Rybakina’s former coach, Stefano Vukov, has been provisionally suspended by the WTA as an investigation into his behavior continues. The 37-year-old Croatian coach, who played a pivotal role in Rybakina’s 2022 Wimbledon victory, has been accused of violating the WTA’s Code of Conduct. Rybakina, currently ranked world number six, recently announced Vukov’s return to […]

Sports

Hamilton Thrilled to Begin Ferrari Journey

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement as he begins his new chapter with Ferrari in 2025. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion officially joined the iconic Italian team on January 1 and shared his thoughts on the move through a LinkedIn post. “I couldn’t be more excited,” Hamilton wrote, emphasizing his commitment to “embracing new […]

Americas

US Surgeon General Advocates for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory urging for cancer risk warnings to be placed on alcoholic beverages, akin to the caution labels found on cigarette packs. The call for updated labels comes on the heels of research highlighting the connection between alcohol and seven types of cancer.According to the advisory, alcohol […]

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