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Day: January 8, 2025

India Faces Economic Slowdown Amid Global Uncertainty and Domestic Challenges

NEW DELHI – After world-beating economic growth last year, India’s policymakers are scrambling to head off a sharp slowdown as worsening global conditions and domestic confidence wipe out a recent stock market rally. On Tuesday, Asia’s third-largest economy forecast annual growth of 6.4% in the fiscal year ending in March, the slowest in four years […]

Thai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Alleged Hit Man in Murder of Former Cambodian Lawmaker

BANGKOK – A Thai court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for an alleged hit man who shot dead former Cambodian opposition lawmaker Lim Kimya in a brazen attack in Bangkok’s crowded old quarter, police said. Lim Kimya, 74, who had arrived in Thailand just hours earlier, was shot dead on Tuesday by a waiting […]

Iran Urges France to Reconsider Approach Ahead of Nuclear Talks

Iran’s foreign ministry has called upon Paris to review its “unconstructive” approach, just days before Tehran is set to hold a new round of talks about its nuclear programme with major European countries. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Tehran’s uranium enrichment drive is nearing a point of no return and warned that […]

EU Warns of Severe Blow to Climate Efforts if Trump Withdraws from Paris Agreement

BRUSSELS – Global efforts to address climate change could face a significant setback if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump once again pulls the country out of the Paris Agreement, the EU’s head of climate change policy has warned. Trump’s transition team has prepared executive orders to withdraw the United States, currently the world’s second-biggest polluter after […]

2025 Health Trends: Polyphenols and Fiber Take Center Stage

As we bid farewell to the festive season and usher in a rejuvenated 2025, health-conscious individuals are focusing on nutrition trends that promise to enhance vitality and well-being. This year’s landscape is set to introduce innovative, holistic approaches to diet and nutrition, ranging from natural alternatives to popular weight loss medications to customized nutrition plans. […]

Elon Musk Eyes Liverpool FC Amid Political and Sports Ambitions

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and notorious Trump ally, is reportedly interested in buying the English Premier League soccer club Liverpool. Liverpool, nicknamed “The Reds,” is one of the flagship teams in English soccer, having won 19 league titles, eight FA Cups, a record 10 League Cups, and sixteen FA Community Shields. In international competitions, […]

Trump Eyes Canada as 51st State in Bold Economic Move

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has firmly rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion of using “economic force” to make Canada the 51st US state. Trudeau emphasized that such a situation is impossible, stating, “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States”. During a press briefing at Mar-a-Lago, […]

Continuous Israeli Attacks Across Gaza, 5 Children Among the Victims

Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of 49 more Palestinians, bringing the total death toll in the region to approximately 45,900. Additionally, since the assaults began in October 2023, over a hundred thousand Palestinians have been injured. This information was reported by Al Jazeera on Wednesday (January 8). The news […]

Los Angeles is burning in a devastating wildfire; at least 1,200 acres affected

The U.S. state of Los Angeles is battling a massive wildfire. Initially, the fire broke out over a 20-acre area, but within hours, it spread to 1,200 acres. To prevent casualties, residents in the surrounding areas have been advised to evacuate to safer locations. The wildfire started around 10:30 a.m. local time. Due to winds […]

Germany’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 3% in 2024 Amid Economic Weakness and Climate Policies

January 7, 2025 – Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a report by climate think tank Agora. The decline is attributed to economic weakness, mild weather, and successful climate policies. Emissions in Europe’s largest economy dropped to 656 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent […]