January 18, 2025 2:22 pm

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Myanmar military airstrikes kill dozens in Rakhine village: UN

The country’s civilian shadow government and the Arakan Army, a Rakhine-based ethnic militia, also reported the airstrikes. Dozens of people have been killed in an airstrike by Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine, the United Nations has said. The attack comes as Bangladesh’s neighbour is nearing its fourth year of civil […]

16 dead, 13 missing in Los Angeles wildfires

The Palisades fire now threatens to spread to the posh Brentwood area west of Los Angeles.At least 16 people have been killed in the Los Angeles wildfires. The largest of the fires is on the verge of spreading to one of the city’s most elite areas. Firefighters are fighting all-out to stop the threat. According […]

Iran unveils underground missile storage

Iran’s armed forces have recently conducted several combat exercises. Iran unveiled an underground missile storage on Friday, saying it was developing “new special missiles” there. CNN writes that Tasnim News quoted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as saying. A video aired on Iranian state television IRIB on Friday showed IRGC commander Major General Hossein […]

Yemen petrol pump explosion kills 8, injures 50

The powerful blast caused extensive damage to the petrol pump and nearby areas. Eight people were killed and 50 others injured in an explosion at a fuel storage tank at a petrol pump in Yemen’s al-Bayda province on Saturday. Reuters reported on Sunday, citing medical workers and local officials. The fuel tank was located within […]

Energy Firms Make Inroads at CES 2025 Amid Growing Tech Sector Needs

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, traditionally focused on innovative products and cutting-edge technology, saw a notable shift in 2025 as the tech sector begins to address its substantial and growing energy demands driven by advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). “If you’d asked me to do CES five years […]

‘No need’ to advise Mbappe on offside

The French star himself knows how to avoid Barcelona’s offside trap, says Fede Valverde Kylian Mbappe was absolutely lackluster in the first Clasico of his career. In addition to wasting one opportunity after another, he was trapped in the offside trap many times. Before another Clasico, his club team-mate Fede Valverde says he does not […]

Apple Board Opposes Proposal to Abolish DEI Programs

Apple’s board of directors has recommended that investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a proxy filing. The proposal, submitted by the conservative think-tank National Centre for Public Policy Research, argued that DEI programs pose litigation, reputational, and financial risks to companies, citing recent […]

Real Madrid seek revenge against Barcelona

Real Madrid are looking forward to avenging the defeat in October’s Clasico in the Super Cup final. It has been two and a half months since Real Madrid’s big defeat against Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season. Once again, when Spain’s arch-rivals face the two teams, the topic of the match is coming […]

Former Child Star Rory Sykes Dies in Los Angeles Wildfires

Rory Sykes, who gained popularity as a child star on television shows, later becoming a motivational speaker, has tragically passed away in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. His mother, Shelley Sykes, confirmed the news. Rory was 32 years old. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Shelley shared the heartbreaking news on X (formerly Twitter), […]

Robbie Williams Reacts to “Forbidden Road” Oscar Disqualification

Robbie Williams has reacted to the disqualification of his song “Forbidden Road” from the Best Original Song category at the 97th Academy Awards. The track, from Better Man, the biographical film about his life, had initially been shortlisted for Oscar consideration but was disqualified after it was found to contain material from another song. The […]