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Fossil fuel CO2 emissions to hit all-time high: Scientists at COP27
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change, are on track to rise one percent in 2022 to reach an all-time high, scientists said Friday at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.
Twitter losing $4m a day, Musk warns of bankruptcy
Twitter Inc's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt, capping a chaotic day that included a warning from a U.S. privacy regulator and the exit of the company's trust and safety leader.
2021 Sriwijaya air crash: Faulty automatic engine throttle system, poor pilot monitoring blamed
A faulty automatic engine throttle system that was not properly monitored by pilots led to the deadly January 2021 crash of a Sriwijaya Co 737-500 jet, a final report by Indonesia's air accident investigator said on Thursday..The crash into the Java Sea, which killed all 62 people on board
Facebook parent Meta to cut off 11,000 staff
Facebook parent Meta will lay off more than 11,000 of its staff in "the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history", boss Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday.
US midterm: Control of Congress unclear in close battle
Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races and defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag the party down.
Work together or face "collective suicide": UN chief at COP27
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at a climate summit in Egypt on Monday that humanity faces a stark choice between working together or "collective suicide" in the battle against global warming.
Delhi air pollution: Primary schools to remain closed from tomorrow
Authorities in Delhi today (November 4, 2022) ordered the closure of all primary schools from tomorrow and asked half of the city government’s staff to work from home in view of a sharp deterioration in air pollution in India’s national capital level.
Protests erupt across Pakistan after assassination attempt on ex-PM Imran
Protests erupted across Pakistan on Thursday after PTI chairman Imran Khan was injured in gunfire during the long march in Wazirabad.
Rohingya refugees in New Delhi would be kept in detention centre till deported
The Indian Home Ministry today said Rohingya refugees in New Delhi would be kept at a detention centre till they are deported, refuting central Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's statement made earlier promising flats and security to members of the Muslim minority community members from Myanmar.
Disney+ overtakes Netflix in subscriber count, sets higher prices for ad-free viewing
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) edged past Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) with a total of 221 million streaming customers and announced it will increase prices for customers who want to watch Disney+ or Hulu without commercials.
BJP pushed out of power in India’s Bihar
The Bharatiya Janata Party was today pushed out of power in the key eastern Indian state of Bihar when its five-year-old ally Janata Dal (United) led by chief minister Nitish Kumar parted ways and joined hands with anti-BJP forces Lalu Prasad Yadav-headed Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress.
Germany will lose over $265bn in added value by 2030 due to war, high energy prices
Germany's economy will lose more than 260 billion euros ($265 billion) in added value by 2030 due to the Ukraine war and high energy prices, spelling negative effects for the labour market, according to a study by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB).
9 injured in US gun violence in Cincinnati
At least nine people were wounded — none critically — in a shooting outside a Cincinnati bar early Sunday, police said.
India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle mission suffers setback, no longer usable
The Indian Space Research Organization today made history by launching its maiden Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) mission which was transporting an earth observation satellite and a student satellite.
Rahul Gandhi detained during protest in Delhi
Delhi police detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today (August 5, 2022) after he along with other leaders of his party, marched to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to protest against unemployment, inflation and price rise.
Cat video game "Stray" helping cats in real life
The virtual cat hero from the new video game sensation “Stray” doesn’t just wind along rusted pipes, leap over unidentified sludge and decode clues in a seemingly abandoned city. The daring orange tabby is helping real world cats as well.
Woman throws “chappal” at disgraced TMC leader Partha Chatterjee
A woman today attempted to throw a “chappal” (slipper) at suspended Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee, who has been arrested in connection with a school recruitment scam, when he was being escorted out of a hospital in India by Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials.
Ukraine jail deaths: Russia invites UN, Red Cross experts to investigate
Russia on Sunday invited United Nations and Red Cross experts to probe the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners held by Moscow-backed separatists, while Ukraine's president ordered the evacuation of residents in the eastern region of Donetsk.
