Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says
Middle East
December 25, 2024
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says
Reuters — Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s (META.O) instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play (GOOGL.O) as…
Putin ‘inhumane,’ Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian power grid on Christmas Day
World
December 25, 2024
Putin ‘inhumane,’ Zelensky says, as Russia pounds Ukrainian power grid on Christmas Day
CNN — Russia launched an “inhumane” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, with explosions reported across the country,…
Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits
Health & Fitness
December 25, 2024
Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits
CNN — The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events —…
Plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say, with dozens feared dead
World
December 25, 2024
Plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say, with dozens feared dead
Astana, Kazakhstan CNN — Dozens are feared dead after a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to southern Russia…
Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse
World
December 25, 2024
Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse
CNN — Brazilian authorities are investigating after a bridge collapsed Sunday, killing at least four people and sending trucks loaded…
Russia launches ‘massive’ aerial attack on Ukraine on Christmas morning
Middle East
December 25, 2024
Russia launches ‘massive’ aerial attack on Ukraine on Christmas morning
CNN — Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector “on a massive scale” overnight into Wednesday, local authorities said,…
The next massive volcanic eruption is coming. It will cause chaos the world is not prepared for
Environment
December 24, 2024
The next massive volcanic eruption is coming. It will cause chaos the world is not prepared for
CNN — Mount Tambora changed the world. In 1815, the Indonesian volcano exploded in the most powerful eruption in recorded…
South Korea becomes ‘super-aged’ society, new data shows
World
December 24, 2024
South Korea becomes ‘super-aged’ society, new data shows
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea has become a “super-aged” society with one in five people aged 65 or…
At least 12 killed in blast at explosives factory in Turkey
Middle East
December 24, 2024
At least 12 killed in blast at explosives factory in Turkey
CNN — At least 12 people were killed in a blast at an explosives and ammunition factory in the Karesi…
Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree
Middle East
December 24, 2024
Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree
CNN — Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire…