Tsunamis to hit 50% of world’s population by 2030
Tsunamis are rare events but can be extremely deadly. Rising sea levels caused by climate emergencies will further exacerbate the destructive power of tsunamis. By 2030, 50% of the world's population will be exposed to tsunamis, flooding, and storms.
China to punish people supporting Taiwan’s independence?
For the first time China was spelling out the punishment that awaits people deemed to back independence for Taiwan, top officials of the self-ruled island among them, as tension rises over what China regards as a province of its own.
Indonesian President visit to UAE: Promoting moderate Islam?
Investments were among the bevy of gifts showered on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as he visited the UAE to deepen a personal relationship he has forged with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Turkish defense chief reiterates endless support for Azerbaijan
While celebrating Azerbaijan’s victory that put an end to Armenia's nearly 30-year occupation of Azerbaijani lands, Turkish defense chief Hulusi Akar said that the main objective for Turkey and Azerbaijan is the continuity of a cease-fire and to bring stability to the region.
US court convicts Chinese spy in aviation espionage case
According to the Justice Department's statement, Xu attempted to steal technology related to GE Aviation's exclusive composite aircraft engine fan, which no other company in the world has been able to duplicate, to benefit the Chinese state.
Pakistan eager to boost trade, investment with Jordan
Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez received Ambassador Sajjad Ali Khan at his office in Amman. The Ambassador said Pakistan is looking forward to starting new investment companies with Jordan as it shares friendly ties. He also praised Pakistani-Jordanian relations.
Anushka Sharma writes a heartfelt note for Virat Kohli on birthday
She posted her picture with Virat Kohli on Instagram. “No filter needed for this photo and the way you lead your life,” wrote Anushka in the caption. “Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel, courage that pales doubt into oblivion."
Scotland cricket takes a hilarious dig at Indian team after video
Indian fans have been upset over the disappointing performance of the Indian cricket team. Also, the Indian cricket team is struggling to retain its position in the semi-finals. Interestingly, Scotland Cricket Board is trolling the Indian team on Twitter.
PM Khan blames Sindh for hike in sugar prices?
Speaking about the surging prices at a ceremony, PM Khan attributed the increase in sugar prices to the closure of three sugar mills in Sindh. To clarify, as the mills shut down, the country faced a sudden drop in supply. As a result, the prices increased.
Shireen Mazari calls for accountability of violators of UNSC resolutions
Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari said in her address at the 7th Istanbul Security Summit that all those who violate international law and UN Security Council resolutions, and carry out human rights violations should be “held accountable without discrimination.”
Turkey’s exclusion from F-35 program is unfair: Presidential spokesperson
Turkey’s first choice is to be in the US F-35 fighter jet program, and its exclusion from the program due to CAATSA sanctions is an unfair and unlawful practice, the country’s presidential spokesperson said Thursday.
Chinese journalist jailed for covering Covid is ‘close to death’
Zhang Zhan, 38, a former lawyer, traveled to Wuhan in February 2020 to report on the chaos at the pandemic's epicenter, questioning authorities' handling of the outbreak in her smartphone videos. As a result, she was detained in May 2020 in China.
