All Taj Mahal Visitors are now required to undergo COVID-19 tests before entering the iconic landmarks, amid concerns of a potential new variant of the virus sweeping from China. Uttar Pradesh around the Taj Mahal on Saturday shows families and tourists putting on their masks before entering Taj Mahal, standing and queuing in long lines, Read More…
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At least 10 killed, 68 injured in Kherson shelling – Regional State Administration
At least 10 people were killed and 68 injured on Saturday after reported shelling hit in the city of Kherson, according to Ukraine backed Regional State Administration. Broken glasses and damaged infrastructures on the city, from where Moscow’s forces pulled out last month.The alleged attack took place as Christmas festivities were starting in the city, Read More…
Locals and volunteers continue to clear debris after massive wildfire in Vina del Mar
Vina del Mar residents and volunteers from other cities could be seen clearing rubble left after a massive wildfire that affected hundreds of homes and killed at least two people. “When we saw the gravity of the situation, that it was a national emergency, everything that was happening struck us, that more than 200 people Read More…
Hundreds of flights cancelled, delayed NYC’s JFK airport as storms disrupt holiday travel
Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed at Kennedy International Airport in New York City airport a day before Christmas, as storms continue disrupting holiday travel around the US. Passengers were seen queuing and waiting in different sectors inside the airport. Some travellers were sitting and sleeping on the ground next to their luggage carts Read More…
One police officer killed, others injured in suicide car bombing in Islamabad
A suicide car bombing killed one police officer and wounded at least two others and four civilians, during an attack in Islamabad on Friday. “We have moved two dead bodies to PIMS (Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences) hospital. We also collected the body parts from roofs of nearby houses, streets where the blast occurred to Read More…
Russian-Chinese joint exercises conducted in East China Sea
The warships of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy conducted joint exercises, ‘Maritime Cooperation – 2022’. Russian Defence Ministry on Thursday shows warships in the waters of the East China Sea. “Sailors of the Russian Navy and Chinese Navy practiced joint tactical manoeuvring and conducted communication training. Also, Russian Ka-27 Read More…
‘The water level is almost up to my head’ – Thousands displaced by flooding in Terengganu
Thousands of people in the Malaysian state of Terengganu have been displaced after severe flooding triggered by days of incessant rain. Locals in the township of Kuala Dungun were seen wading through waist-high water and using boats to traverse the flooded streets. Others stayed indoors to clear the water from their homes and take stock Read More…
Massive fire kills at least two in Vina del Mar with authorities declaring state of emergency
The Chilean government declared a state of emergency on Friday with a massive fire raging in Vina del Mar, 120 km from Santiago. At least two people were killed and dozens injured amid the disaster, the Minister of the Interior Carolina Tohá said. Media reports claimed at least 130 and up to 500 houses had Read More…
13 people killed in fire in private nursing home in Kemerovo
A fire in a private nursing home in Kemerovo killed 13 people, as the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s press service said on Friday. “When the first units arrived, there was open burning from windows and the roof of the building. Firefighters immediately started searching for people and extinguishing the fire,” the ministry added. The Ministry of Read More…
Record levels of snow cover Niigata streets, leaving thousands of homes without electricity
Niigata streets were covered by snow on Saturday, as the prefecture saw record levels of snow during the week, leaving thousands of households without power. Residents trying to clear the thick snow, covering sidewalks close to their houses. Few cars could be spotted in footage while driving in the streets. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported Read More…