Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary to become first Australian-born Queen
Brisbane (Agencies): The fairy tale rise of an Australian sales executive to the upper ranks of European royalty is set to be completed later this month when Crown Princess Mary…
Gold Expected to Reach New Highs in 2024 – Reuters
NEW YORK (Agencies): Industry experts predict that gold prices will continue to rally in 2024 due to ongoing uncertainty about the global economy, driving safe-haven demand for the precious metal,…
7.6 magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
TOKYO (Agencies) – A formidable 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked central Japan on Monday, prompting urgent evacuation advisories in select west coast areas. The seismic event resulted in structural damage, power…
Emirates Gets “Made in Abu Dhabi” Beer
ABU DHABI (Agencies): Marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alcohol regulations, Abu Dhabi has launched its first local craft brewery, Craft by Side Hustle, located in…
Burundian President Advocates Public Stoning for Same-Sex Couples, Criticizes Western Pressure on LGBTQ Rights
Gitega (Agencies): During a press conference on Friday, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye sparked outrage by publicly calling for the stoning of same-sex couples in the country. Ndayishimiye went on to…
South Africa initiates legal action against Israel at International Court of Justice
CAPE TOWN (Agencies): South Africa on Friday filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), requesting the court to indicate provisional measures, Anadolu Agency…
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser —…
Afghan Taliban’s Hydropower Dam Sparks Concerns in Pakistan
KABUL (Agencies): The Afghan Taliban’s recent announcement of plans to construct a hydroelectric dam on the Kunar River in eastern Afghanistan has raised apprehensions in neighboring Pakistan. According to a…
Airbus Atlantic Christmas Dinner Leaves Over 700 Staff Sick – French Health Officials
PARIS (Agencies): Health authorities in France have disclosed that over 700 employees of Airbus Atlantic fell ill after the company’s Christmas dinner. Reports from the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS)…
Ireland Initiates Human Rights Case Against UK Over Northern Ireland Legacy Act
DUBLIN (Agencies): Dublin has decided to pursue legal action against the UK over the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act, which potentially provides immunity for crimes committed during the…