Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at one of its major fulfillment centres in the United Kingdom, triggering sharp reactions from trade unions and renewed debate over workplace safety in large logistics hubs. The cases were detected at the company’s Coventry warehouse, which employs nearly 3,000 workers. The…
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Delcy Rodriguez Consolidates Power in Venezuela
In the aftermath of the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has moved swiftly to consolidate her authority. Over the past 12 days, Rodriguez has installed loyalists in critical government and military positions to shield herself from internal threats, particularly from Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello….
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Oregon Coast Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Threat
A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Oregon early Thursday, triggering brief concern across coastal regions of the United States’ Pacific Northwest. According to global seismic monitoring agencies, the tremor occurred in the early hours without causing major damage or injuries, and authorities…
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US Pauses Visa Processing for 75 Countries from Jan 21
The United States State Department announced that visa processing for applicants from 75 countries will be paused starting January 21, 2026. The move, issued via a departmental memo, instructs consular officers to strictly enforce the “public charge” provisions of US immigration law, which allow denial of visas to applicants likely…
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Swiss Ski Resort Fire Kills Dozens in Crans-Montana Bar
A catastrophic fire tore through a packed bar in Switzerland’s luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations, killing about 40 people and leaving more than a hundred injured, many of them fighting for their lives. Authorities have described the tragedy as one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in…
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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Hits Taiwan, Buildings Shake in Taipei
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan late on Saturday, approximately 32 km off the northeastern coastal city of Yilan, authorities confirmed. The tremors were felt across the capital Taipei, causing buildings to sway and residents to evacuate in panic. Second Major Quake in One Week This is the second…
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What Is Warrior Dividend? Trump’s $1776 Payment Explained
United States President Donald Trump has announced a one-time cash payment of $1,776 for eligible members of the US military, a scheme he has termed the “Warrior Dividend”. The announcement, made during a national address from the White House, comes amid rising economic anxiety and ahead of the Christmas holiday…
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Bondi Attack: Pakistani Man Falsely Named Online
In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where 16 people lost their lives, the tragedy took an alarming digital turn as misinformation spread rapidly across social media platforms. An innocent Pakistani-origin Australian man found himself wrongly identified as one of the attackers, turning his daily…
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Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court Fire: Three Days of Mourning
Hong Kong has launched a three-day official mourning period after a devastating blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po that officials say has killed at least 128 people and injured dozens. The city observed a moment of silence at government headquarters, with flags flown at half-mast…
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Kenya Plane Crash Near Maasai Mara: All 11 On Board Killed
Maasai Mara / Nairobi, October 28, 2025: A routine regional flight bound for the Maasai Mara National Park ended in tragedy on Tuesday morning when a small passenger aircraft en route from the Kenyan coast to the Kichwa Tembo airstrip crashed, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. Crash…