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Japan requests Google to reverse the names of contested islets in the East China Sea.
The Japanese government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that Google Inc. use just Japan's name when labelling a group of islets that are controlled by Tokyo but also claimed by China and Taiwan on Google Maps.
An official from the ministry stated on Friday that the m...
Airport and Versailles evacuations are prompted by French arrests following bomb concerns.
In France, evacuations were provoked by a wave of hoax bomb threats, which resulted in the apprehension of at least 18 individuals.
Targets of aggression have included the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, colleges, airports, and hospitals.
The majority of those responsible fo...
Eight airports in France have received security notifications.
According to the DGAC aviation authority, eight French airports were placed on high security alerts on Wednesday, and several were evacuated for checks. Additionally, the Palace of Versailles was shuttered once again owing to a security fear for the third time in the past five days.
Acc...
Authors assert that Palestinian rhetoric was "stifled" at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
A number of internationally renowned authors and publishers have levied allegations against the Frankfurt Book Fair, alleging that it "stifled" Palestinian discourse in the wake of the Israeli conflict-induced cancellation of an awards ceremony intended to recognize a novel authored by ...
Major international airlines suspend service to Israel due to the conflict in Gaza.
In response to the conflict with Hamas and the escalating attacks on Gaza, major international airlines have suspended or reduced flights to Tel Aviv.
On Sunday, roughly half of all scheduled flights at the airport did not operate, and by Monday evening, a third had been canceled.
...The minister criticizes Ashok Gehlot for objecting to the vice president's visit to Rajasthan.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Friday said Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's objection to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's "frequent" visits to Rajasthan reflects he is not concerned in the state's development.
Noting that Vice Preside...
US drone and crewed aircraft operations in Niger following a coup.
More than a month after a coup halted operations, the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country, according to the commander of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
Since the rebellion that ousted Presid...
Germany confronts a difficulty in achieving energy independence due to the remnants of past conflicts
As a result of the conflict in Ukraine, Wilhelmshaven has become a vital centre for German efforts to reduce the country's reliance on Russian energy. There, on the coast of the North Sea, the government would like to construct a massive new terminal to import liquefied natural gas from elsew...
Fed hikes rates, leaves the option of a tightening cycle halt
With what could be the last in a record run of interest rate hikes and a heightened focus on credit and other economic vulnerabilities, the Federal Reserve entered a new phase in its management of the post-pandemic economic recovery on Wednesday. As expected by the financial markets, the Federal ...
Monday departures are cancelled at Berlin airport due to a strike.
As part of an ongoing wage dispute, the Verdi union in Germany called for a one-day strike of air security personnel at Berlin airport on Monday, prompting the airport to cancel all passenger departures for that day.
The union announced that the strike will begin at 3:30 a.m. local time...
Bigger planes are the airlines' answer to crowded hubs and rising costs.
Faced with crowded airports, rising prices, a lack of pilots, and a rise in the number of people who want to travel, airlines are turning more and more to the same solution: bigger planes that can fit more people.
According to aviation data company Cirium, the 11 biggest U.S. airlines h...
Manufacturers like Nestle and Tyson are banking on the popularity of air fryers to increase their profits.
Kettle Foods, best known for its kettle-cooked potato chips, has just introduced air-fried crisps, which it claims will "redefine" the potato chip category.
As the newest illustration of Big Food betting on consumers' love of all things cooked in air fryers, Campbell Soup&...
Consumers are more upbeat about the here and now, but they expect inflation to rise in the near future.
The Federal Reserve's efforts to stem the rise in prices were given a complication boost on Friday by a crucial report from the University of Michigan that found consumer sentiment had improved in February but inflation expectations had increased.
Preliminary data for February show ...
As senators seek more information, the US fires down a fourth high-altitude object.
The US military shot down a fourth unidentified object on Sunday and hopes to recover it. Officials stated there was no evidence of collateral damage and that the object ended up in the lake. "Its path and altitude raised concerns, especially that it could harm civil aircraft." Rep. Jac...
After Powell's remarks, European stocks hit a nine-month high, as the dollar wobbles.
On Wednesday, global stocks soared and most currencies rallied against the dollar as investors perceived a dovish tone in comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, albeit an ECB policy change meant European bonds sat out the rally. MSCI's world stock index increased 0.3%, returning t...
During this year's World Economic Forum, 39 organizations made commitments to improve health fairness around the world
On Thursday, the World Economic Forum announced that 39 companies from 9 different nations, including Salesforce, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca, have committed to addressing inequalities in global health. In addition to Anglo American, Deloitte, Gavi, Medtronic, Philips, Sanofi, and Takeda, the WEF Ann...
Tougher Air Pollution Regulations Are Being Proposed by the EPA.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has recommended, for the first time in a decade, stricter limits on fine soot in the air, which is linked to numerous health problems. Changes to PM 2.5 standards would lower the current limit from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a r...
Air India retirees are looking for cashless health care through the Cashless General Health Scheme (cashless CGHS)
The Air India Retired Employees' Trust claims that "cashless lifelong medical OPD, IPD, and lab testing" were promised to retirees and their spouses who enrolled in a post-retirement medical scheme following the airline's privatization, but that these benefits have now been cut....
Take a look at the most eye-catching celebrity hairstyles and outfits of the year
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about the unique, daring, and gorgeous ensembles that grabbed everyone's attention this year as we get ready for 2023 and all the fashion highlights that are still to come. Experimenting with their looks, celebrities like Timothée ...
These "warrior meals" have been shown to reduce toxic build up in the body, strengthen the immune system, and counteract the effects of air pollution
There's no reason to restate the obvious: lowering our exposure to air pollution, which has been linked to cancer, premature death, and other cardiac diseases, is crucial. The size of particles is directly linked to their propensity to cause health problems," Dr. M S Kanwar, Senior Consu...