A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 shook central Myanmar, prompting the country’s military-led government to declare a state of emergency across six regions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the quake’s epicentre was located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of Sagaing, with tremors reaching deep into southwest China and neighboring […]
On November 21, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia had used an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), known as Oreshnik, against Ukraine during an attack against industrial facilities near Dnipro. This action caused fires and injuries while intensifying their ongoing dispute and raising alarm over potential deployment of advanced weaponry within their borders; further […]
On November 19th in Changde City of Hunan Province in China, an unexpected tragedy unfolded when an SUV careened into a group of students and pedestrians outside Yong’an Primary School during rush hour arrivals for classes resulting in multiple injuries that have now been classified non-life threatening by authorities. Authorities detained 39-year old driver Huang […]
TIMELINE 1. Stuxnet gets onto the network According to the cyber-security company Symantec, Stuxnet likely reached Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility through a contaminated USB drive. For the malware to infiltrate the network, someone would have needed to physically plug the USB stick into a computer connected to the system—either intentionally or unintentionally. Once connected, the […]
Kenya has unveiled a significant new railway linking the port city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the nation’s capital, 18 months ahead of schedule. During the inauguration, President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that the $3.2 billion (£2.5 billion) project, funded by China, marks the beginning of a new era for the country. He issued a stern warning, […]
The Kanamara Matsuri, often referred to as the “Festival of the Iron Phallus,” is one of Japan’s most colorful and talked-about events. Every spring, on the first Sunday of April, thousands of people gather at the Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, just outside Tokyo, to celebrate fertility, health, and the more lighthearted side of life. It’s […]
