Enchanted Soudah: Nature in the clouds
“Ta’ali, ta’ali… come, come,” Ahmed Hanash whispered, as he stealthily approached a timid young buck of the endangered Nubian ibex standing statuesque
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China Introduces New Forex Rules To Tighten Crypto Oversight and Target Illegal Cross-Border Transactions
China Introduces New Forex Rules To Tighten Crypto Oversight and Target Illegal Cross-Border Transactions On Dec. 31, 2024, China’s foreign exchange regulator
China’s $70 billion, 2,700-mile water transfer mega-project
Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest
Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to Europe in ‘historic event’
The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe has been suspended as planned, authorities said on New Year’s Day. Russia’s Gazprom
Buick Driver Collides with $3 Million Koenigsegg Agera R in China
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Buick Driver Collides with $3 Million Koenigsegg Agera R in China A Buick Verano
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warned of severe environmental damage Wednesday as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast
WHO chief Tedros suffering from tinnitus after Israeli bombing
World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been suffering from tinnitus since he and his team were caught up in
Macau 2024 casino revenues top official estimate but below pre-pandemic levels
BEIJING (Reuters) – Casino revenues in Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, soared by nearly a quarter in 2024 but still came
11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025
The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of
Jack Victor gives back to Montreal through The Victor Foundation
Jack Victor is the premier destination for luxury men’s wear in Canada. They have a curated selection of high-quality products that are
Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former
Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a decadeslong military presence,
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz
Leader of Germany’s far-right AfD planning live chat with Elon Musk
Concrete plans are under way for an online meeting between US billionaire Elon Musk and the leader of the far-right Alternative for
Second Unit of South Africa Nuclear Plant Back Online After Major Maintenance
Eskom, South Africa’s major utility, said the second unit of the Koeberg nuclear power plant in that country was reconnected to the
Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests
Mozambique’s main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has called for unity ahead of a fresh round of protests against the outcome of presidential
Green cement by Al Jouf Cement receives approval for NEOM projects
Al Jouf Cement has approved the use of its green cement product, developed in partnership with Asas Al-Muhailb Company, in NEOM projects.
Winter Returns for the start of 2025 (and sticks around)
1. Lake Effect Snow Watches have been hoisted for Wednesday through Sunday as seen on the first graphic and as you’ve probably
Germany’s fire brigades brace for busy New Year’s Eve
Fire brigades in Germany are preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve, with increased callouts expected due to the use of fireworks.
Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — On a frigid morning in Moldova’s capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces for a difficult winter as
Cooler weather for the New Year, coldest air of season next week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Monday was the final warm day we will see for awhile. High temperatures were in the low to
Pakistan Will Build Another Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Unit
The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) issued a construction license to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) for Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit
Air Canada flight skids down runway after hard landing, passengers see flames
An Air Canada flight experienced a “hard landing” Saturday night, according to officials, causing the plane to skid down the runway and
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death
Five people have been charged by Argentinean criminal authorities in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction member
This airline won an award for its cabin design
At TheDesignAir Awards 2024, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific took home three honors, including Design Airline of the Year, Asia. It received an
Deadly Boeing 737-800 Crash Spurs South Korea’s Urgent Aviation Safety Overhaul
Following Sunday’s disaster claiming 179 lives, South Korea declared its intentions to examine every Boeing 737-800 aircraft flown by local airlines. It
Deadly Boeing 737-800 Crash Spurs South Korea’s Urgent Aviation Safety Overhaul
Following Sunday’s disaster claiming 179 lives, South Korea declared its intentions to examine every Boeing 737-800 aircraft flown by local airlines. It
Finnish investigators find anchor drag mark on the Baltic seabed following cable damage
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finnish investigators probing the damage to a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables said they found
Germany calls for new sanctions on Russia’s dark fleet that is ‘damaging major undersea cables’ nearly every month
Germany’s foreign minister urged new European Union sanctions on Russia’s dark fleet. As part of a probe into a cut cable, Finland
Officials seek arrest warrant for South Korea’s impeached Yoon
South Korean officials have requested an arrest warrant for suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday. The
A butterfly collector in Africa with more than 4.2 million seeks to share them for the future
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — What began as a childhood hobby more than six decades ago has led to what might be Africa’s
Kenya’s celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change
In the lush, volcanic highlands of Komothai in Kenya’s Rift Valley, farmers like Simon Macharia produce coffee on small plantations scattered across
Peru’s Navy rescues dozens of fishermen stranded at sea as giant waves pound shore
TUMBES, Peru (AP) — Peru’s Navy says it has rescued about 30 fishermen who had been stranded for two days at sea
Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Christmas revellers descended on Nigeria’s southern port city of Calabar this weekend for its festive carnival dubbed “Africa’s biggest street party”. [Emmanuel
Mexican authorities find 11 clandestine graves with 15 bodies near border with Guatemala
TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — Eleven clandestine graves with the bodies of 15 men were located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas,
Flights temporarily suspended at Halifax airport after airplane landing incident
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — An aircraft incident at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport caused temporary delays to all flight operations Saturday
Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and
Death toll rises to 127 after plane crashes at South Korean airport
SEOUL, South Korea — There were two survivors and 177 confirmed dead in a commercial airplane crash Sunday at a South Korean
South Korea’s impeached Yoon again ignores summons to appear
South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has for the third time in a row failed to heed a summons to appear