Новости за 19.12.2024

Around 150 Australian citizens have been assisted in returning home after a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu.

Earlier this month, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the 28 detained fishermen would return to India after completing their repatriation-related formalities

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The Dallas Mavericks organization has named Rick Welts the new Chief Executive Officer of the NBA franchise, effective Jan. 1, 2025, following Cynt Marshall’s nearly seven-year tenure. In his remarkable 46-year career in sports and entertainment, Welts has previously held roles as President and COO of the Golden State Warriors, President of the NBA’s Phoenix … Continue reading "Dallas Mavericks name Rick Welts as new CEO"

Wednesday’s dramatic sell-off in markets is a stark reminder that forecasts influence stock movements much more than current circumstances.

The year 2024, following a period of global uncertainty, saw a complex interplay of challenges and advancements. While geopolitical tensions and the lingering effects of past crises remained prominent, a focus shifted towards rebuilding, with communities worldwide seeking local solutions and ways to advance despite the turmoil. The architectural landscape of 2024 saw a growing exploration of new building systems and technologies, often inspired by vernacular solutions. At an urban scale, spaces... Читать дальше...

Police are appealing for any possible victims who may not have contacted police to come forward after a man was convicted of child sex offences.

Tired of unwanted gifts? You're not alone. A recent study shows a growing preference for experience-based presents

DMK members and supporters staged widespread protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. Party leaders and legislators, including R.S. Bharathi and N. Ezhilan, led demonstrations in Chennai. Concurrently, DMK MPs, joined by allies like Congress, CPM, and VCK, protested outside Parliament in Delhi.

Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s front pages.

ISRAEL has unleashed a flurry of intense and deadly missile attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Believe it or not, we’ve been celebrating Christmas by watching Elf for more than 20 years now! Released in 2003, the movie became an instant holiday classic and introduced fans to Will Ferrell‘s spirited Buddy the Elf and his iconic lines – think “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all [...]

Virat Kohli expressed frustration with the media upon arriving in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, following a tense exchange with a journalist. He appeared upset by cameras focusing on his family. Kohli has struggled with form, scoring a century in the first Test but only 26 runs in his next four innings.

December 19 – The highly anticipated return of FC Barcelona to their spiritual home, the iconic Camp Nou, looks set to be delayed yet again.

China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter, leading to swelling inventories and plunging prices that analysts forecast will fall further. A gauge of power-station coal prices in China has dropped around 9% since the end of September to an 18-month low of 790 yuan ($108) a ton. While demand for the fossil fuel would typically rise as the approach of winter boosted power demand, brimming stockpiles and flagging economic growth are weighing on prices.

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins announced some shocking breaking news about the rise in water bills.

Excluding Covid periods, the Kiwi economy recorded the weakest 6month period since 1991. And weakness is spreading across most industries.

A festive Dota 2 update has taken out over 65,000 smurfs and cheaters in a new ban wave that has also added new skins and holiday treats.

A total of 177 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:58PM (IST).

Asteroid 2024 XS3 will pass Earth on December 19, 2024, at a safe distance of 2,080,000 miles. While there is no risk of collision, the flyby offers valuable insights into the nature of asteroids and the importance of monitoring near-Earth objects (NEOs). NASA continues to track and study these space rocks, using advanced technology to protect Earth from potential threats. Events like this underline the need for ongoing research into planetary defence and asteroid impact prevention.

A publication has criticised the Duchess of Sussex once, once in her favour, after Prince Harry released a new Netflix series about Polo.