Month: January 2024
Pakistan, Iran security cooperation
Iran carried out missile and drone strikes in Pakistan on late night of January 16, to destroy two “important headquarters” of Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice). Islamabad alleged that the strikes killed two children and injured three girls, Al Arabiya News reported citing Tasnim News Agency. Pakistan on January 17 withdrew its ambassador from Iran
Amazon abandons iRobot buyout
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, had informed Amazon last year of its “preliminary view” that the acquisition of the maker of the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum cleaner would be anticompetitive. Amazon on Monday called off its proposed acquisition of iRobot, which was facing antitrust scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, with the ecommerce
The Black Sea war
The declaration of a shipping corridor in defiance of Russian bombardment was always going to be risky. But for Ukraine, it was a strategic necessity. Before the war, 60% of the country’s trade went through its deep-sea ports, travelling to markets in Africa and the Middle East as it had done for centuries before. Russia’s
Taylor Swift search on X blocked
Fake graphic images of the singer appeared on the site earlier this week. Posts and accounts sharing the fake images were flagged by her fans, who populated the platform with real images and videos of her, using the words “protect Taylor Swift”. The issue caught the attention of the White House, who on Friday called
Iran’s proxies kill American soldiers
Iran-backed groups have fired drones and rockets at American outposts across the Middle East on 160 occasions. Almost all have missed or been shot down. On January 28th one got through, killing three American soldiers and injuring 34 others in Jordan. It is likely to intensify a maelstrom of political violence now stretching from Lebanon
Diphtheria health danger to the public
Diphtheria is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which produces a toxin responsible for the infection’s characteristic symptoms. The bacteria can be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected individuals. It can also survive on contaminated surfaces, enabling indirect transmission.Despite being rare in most developed countries due to widespread
Puzzles helps in Memory
According to research,found playing puzzles into your old age can increase both memory and concentration. The research revealed that digital puzzles can help older adults retain their memory into their retirement years while also helping them with concentration.Older adults who engaged in digital puzzle games could ignore irrelevant distractions a lot better than older adults
Finaland elects president despite Russian tensions
Russia, with which Finland shares a 1,340-kilometre (830-mile) border, swiftly warned of “countermeasures”. While the president’s powers are limited, the head of state — who also acts as supreme commander of Finland’s armed forces helps direct foreign policy in collaboration with the government, meaning the changing geopolitical landscape in Europe will be the main concern
New aerial attacks in Ukraine
Russia hit buildings and infrastructure around Ukraine in fresh strikes on Saturday night. Ukraine’s SBU military intelligence agency said officials embezzled millions of dollars under the guise of arms procurement. Kyiv meanwhile accused Moscow of not providing evidence for its claims that a downed military aircraft was carrying prisoners of war.Russian drones and missiles hit
Istanbul Catholic church shooting
Worshippers were attending the mass when two gunmen, reportedly wearing ski masks, entered the 19th Century church and opened fire. The Turkish interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said that an individual identified as CT – who was among those attending Sunday’s service – had died in the attack. The Pope offered his support after the attack,