Anne Hidalgo stated that the platform and its owner act deliberately to exacerbate tensions and conflictsParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced her intention to leave X, formerly known as Twitter, calling the microblogging site "an impressive tool for destroying of our democracies."In a lengthy statement posted on X, the Socialist mayor told her 1.5 million followers that she held Elon Mu

Paris mayor quits global sewer X

Paris mayor quits X, calls it global sewer

California [US], November 27 (ANI): According to a University of Queensland study, about one-third of the world's mine tailings are deposited within or near protected conservation areas.
According to a study led by UQ's Bora Aska from the Sustainable Minerals Institute and School of the Environment, these waste facilities pose a significant risk to some of the world's most valuable species and environments.
The research h

Mine waste can threaten sensitive ecosystems: Study

Washington DC [US], November 27 (ANI): A spokesperson for US tech conglomerate Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has been added to Russia's wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country's interior ministry, Voice of America has reported.
The spokesperson, Andy Stone was reported on the list by Russian state agency Tass and independent news outlet Mediazona on Saturday.
In October, Russian a

Meta spokesperson included in Russia's wanted list

Russia has added the spokesperson of U.S. tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country's interior ministry.Russian state agency Tass and independent news outlet Mediazona first reported on Andy Stone's inclusion on the list Sunday, weeks after Russian authorities in October classified Meta as a 'terrorist and extremist' organizati

Russia Puts Meta Spokesperson Andy Stone on Wanted List

New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): The Assessment and Collection Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will soon take legal action against property tax defaulters and will file prosecution against them.
After analysing data related to property tax dues, MCD has recognised owners whose property tax dues are above Rs 25 lakh. According to the Municipal Act, the onus to file self-assessment property tax r

MCD to soon launch prosecution against tax evaders for dues above Rs 25 lakh

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 25 (ANI): Following Cristiano Ronaldo's brace against Al Akhdoud at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Friday, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scripted another benchmark.
The Portuguese superstar now has scored the most first-division goals in football history, he has 527 career league goals now. Meanwhile, the 38-year-old also scored 61 goals in 2023.
CR7's brace against Al Akhdoud came in the 77

Cristiano Ronaldo scripts history following his brace against Al Akhdoud

Panaji (Goa) [India], November 24 (ANI): At the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), UNICEF and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) have partnered to focus attention of the film industry and audiences on children's rights.
This year, the partnership draws attention to the portrayal of violence against children, adolescents, and women in films.
A package of four national and interna

IFFI 2023: UNICEF, National Film Development Corporation screen films on children's rights


                            A criminal case had been launched against staff at the US company over calls for violence against Russians, even killings
            
                        
            Andy Stone, the spokesman for the Meta tech conglomerate, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been placed on a wanted list in Russia, according to the database of the country's Interio

Moscow places Meta spokesman on wanted list


                            Rosselkhozbank filed a lawsuit against the US financial giant this week, court documents show
            
                        
            The Russian Agricultural Bank, Rosselkhozbank, has filed a lawsuit against US financial services firm JPMorgan Chase in a Moscow court, according to an online Russian database of arbitration cases, local media reported on Wed

Russian bank sues JPMorgan

 TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced her intention to leave X, formerly known as Twitter, calling the microblogging site "an impressive tool for destroying our democracies."  - Other Media news - In a lengthy statement posted on X, the Socialist mayor told her 1.5 million followers that she held Elon Musk responsible for the changes he'd made since he took over the company in October of last 

Paris Mayor Quits &#039;Global Sewer&#039; X

NAIROBI, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Monday launched a digital platform to host and track all international treaties and instruments to which the country is a signatory. Abraham Korir SingOei, the principal secretary in the State Department of Foreign Affairs, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the database is a centralized repository that will enable the country to observe and uphold oblig

Kenya launches digital platform for int&#039;l treaties

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 28 (ANI): Hockey Punjab claimed the Gold medal after their penalty shootout triumph over defending Champions Hockey Haryana in the Final of the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 on Tuesday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Meanwhile, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu overcame Hockey Karnataka in penalty shootouts to claim the Bronze Medal.
Hockey P

Hockey Punjab secure India Senior Men National Championship title by defeating Hockey Haryana

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Secretary, Economic Relations, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Dammu Ravi, on Tuesday met a delegation of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in the national capital.
The IEA delegation was led by Deputy Executive Director Mary Burce Warlick, the MEA informed, adding that the two sides held discussions on New Delhi's cooperation with the global agency.
"Secy (ER) Dammu Ravi met 

India, IEA discuss cooperation, global energy outlook

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP28), is set to kick off in Dubai on Thursday, where the host country is hoping to land a deal on the tripling of renewable energy and double the energy efficiency improvement rate by 2030.
The negotiations are expected to be focused on phasing out fossil fuels, a gap in climate finance and the framework

COP28 set to kick off in Dubai from Nov 30; UAE hopeful for deal on renewable energy tripling, doubling energy efficiency

Lahore [Pakistan], November 28 (ANI): Two female students sustained bullet injuries in Pakistan's Lahore after armed individuals in a car opened fire on a college bus near Multan Road, ARY News reported.
ARY News is a Pakistani news channel.
As per the police officials, multiple individuals in a car opened fire on a college bus, after which two female students named Ayesha and Nimra got injured.
The injured students were 

Pakistan: 2 female students injured in Multan college bus firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI): The stock market wrapped up the trading session on Tuesday with a buoyant performance, witnessing a strong finish led by positive momentum in the midday and end of the session.
The Nifty index, which initially opened on a flattish note, navigated a narrow band in the first half before rallying upwards later in the day.
Options data indicates a broader trading range between 

Stock market concludes on a positive note with Nifty and Sensex posting gains

HONOLULU, Hawaii: The islands' leaders are working on streamlining the travel process for Japanese tourists, making it more convenient for them to visit the picturesque islands.  The plan involves establishing a pre-clearance program, allowing Japanese travelers to undergo immigration, customs, and agricultural inspections before departing for Hawaii. This initiative aims to reduce waiting times at Honolulu Airp

Hawaii's governor wants travel process for Japanese tourists made easy

Hawaii wants to make touring more convenient for Japanese travelers

Hawaii looks to streamline travel process for Japanese visitors

WASHINGTON D.C.: After the COVID-19 pandemic almost ended the tradition of visiting friends and family over the long holiday weekend, millions of Americans were again crowding into airports or traveling on roads this week and into the weekend for Thanksgiving.The National Weather Service said that a storm that hit much of the eastern U.S. on November 21 was moving offshore the next day, easing concerns of signif

Busy roads, crowded airports as Americans celebrate Thanksgiving

US airlines seeing record passenger numbers on Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend seeing busy roads and crowded airports

BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have initiated joint air and maritime patrols, strengthening regional cooperation. The Philippine Air Force disclosed that it had participated in joint patrols near Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, located only 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Taiwan - an island China claims as

US, Philippines conduct joint air, sea patrols not far from Taiwan

US, Philippines stage joint air and maritime patrols near Taiwan

US, Philippines hold joint patrols in South China sea near Taiwan

WASHINGTON D.C.: This week, a U.S. Senate panel said it would investigate airline fees for baggage, seat selection, ticket changes, and other services, as well as demand justifications from the CEOs of five major carriers for these charges.  These fees, which generate billions of dollars in annual revenue for airlines, are often hidden from and confusing to consumers, said Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, 

US airline baggage, seat selection fees investigated by Senate panel

Senate panel asks US airlines to disclose baggage, seat selection fees

Senate panel to investigate US airline baggage, seat selection fees

SYDNEY, Australia: In the wake of a volcanic eruption that sent a plume of ash into the sky, some residents of a remote Papua New Guinea island are preparing to evacuate the area.  The eruption, which began on November 20, has prompted the cancellation of several flights. Authorities have dispatched teams to the Mount Ulawun region on New Britain island to facilitate the evacuation process, according to C

Flights stopped, residents to leave as Papua New Guinea volcano erupts

Residents to evacuate as volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea volcano erupts, forcing residents to leave the area

ARLINGTON, Virginia: This week, Boeing said that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared it to begin certification flight testing of its 737 MAX 10 narrowbody jet. The FAA confirmed that it has granted type inspection authorization associated with the kickoff of the certification process, made after the FAA examined technical data for the 737 MAX 10. As part of the inspection, FAA pilot

Boeing flight tests for 737 MAX 10 certification cleared by FAA

FAA pilots to test Boeing 737 MAX 10 on certification flights

FAA clears Boeing flight tests for 737 MAX 10 certification

DUBLIN, Ireland: The operator of Dublin Airport has expressed concerns that the existing passenger cap could affect charter flights for major sporting events, including the Six Nations and the 2024 Uefa Europa League final in Dublin. DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs emphasized the airport's compliance with the current cap of 32 million passengers per year but noted that it has led to challenging discussions with airlines. J

Passenger cap could impact flights for sporting events: Dublin airport

Passenger cap may hit charter flights to sports events: Dublin airport

Dublin airport says passenger cap could affect sporting events

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], November 28 (ANI): After the successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel since November 12, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that in the coming time, the government will also review all the tunnels in Uttarakhand to avoid such situations.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami along with Union Minister VK Singh held a press conference.
Addressing the press conference, CM Dha

"Will review all tunnels in Uttarakhand to avoid such situations": CM Dhami after 41 workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel

New Orleans [US], November 28 (ANI): A man on a Southwest Airlines flight opened an emergency exit door and climbed onto the plane's wing on Sunday while the aircraft was at a gate at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, authorities said, CNN reported.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said it responded to a disturbance at the airport after a 38-year-old man opened the emergency exit door to access the w

US: Southwest Airlines passenger opens emergency exit, climbs on plane's wing

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): The Defence Ministry is scheduled to take up two of India's biggest-ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore for discussion in a crucial meeting this week including buying 97 new LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft and indigenously upgrading 84 Su-30 MKI combat planes.
"The projects are scheduled to come up for discussion at the Defence Ministry meeting scheduled on November 30

Defence ministry to discuss India's biggest ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore

London [UK], November 28 (ANI): One of Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787s on Tuesday took off for the world's first 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London's Heathrow to New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, according to the official website of the UK government.
UK's Transport Secretary travelled on the flight alongside Virgin Atlantic's Chief Executive Shai Weiss and Virgin's founder

Virgin Atlantic flies world's first 100 pc Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from Heathrow to JFK

Sindh [Pakistan], November 28 (ANI): Sindh's caretaker Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, has called on the public to ensure the use of face masks amid Karachi's worsening air quality, ARY News reported.
ARY News is a Pakistani news channel.
As per a statement by the Sindh Chief Minister's House, the province's chief executive has urged the educational institutes to ensure that students wear face masks to "prot

Pakistan: Sindh govt urges public to wear face masks amid worsening air quality

Washington, DC [US], November 28 (ANI): The White House on Tuesday announced that the first humanitarian aid flight facilitated by the US military is set to arrive in Egypt for civilians in Gaza amid the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.
It is worth mentioning that the temporary truce has been extended by two days on Monday. Since Friday, the pause in the deadly fighting in Gaza has allowed for some hostages held 

First of three US military planes to arrive in Egypt with humanitarian aid for Gaza

The US-made Patriot missile system downed five military aircraft over Bryansk Region in May, a military official has claimedThe Ukrainian military used a Western-supplied Patriot long-range missile system to take down five military aircraft over Russia's border Bryansk Region in May, Air Forces spokesman Igor Ignat told journalists on Monday. Kiev had promised not to use donated weapons outside 

Kiev reports using Western weapons in Russia

New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): India's air traffic is expected to rise about 15 per cent to 155 million passengers in 2023-24, despite the grounding of Go First, according to aviation advisory and research firm CAPA India.
This projection is in line with the firm's March 2023 estimate.
Despite the sudden exit of Go First in May this year, the fact that there are 150 aircraft still on the ground, and the worsening s

India's air traffic poised to soar 15% in 2023-24: Report

By Prashant SonniMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI): Nidhi Chaphekar, a former air hostess with Jet Airways and survivor of the 2016 Brussels bombings, said that no one even thought that such an attack could happen in the world, stressing that it was "horrible.""This 2016 attack reminds me of what I lost and how I dealt with my problems when this attack happened. I was there at the airport, and the blast took

From tragedy to triumph: Survivor Nidhi Chaphekar's 'Unbroken' journey after Brussels bombings

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Martina A. Strong, the Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates revealed that American companies secured over USD 128 billion in deals for cutting-edge American technology, innovative products, and premium services during the Dubai Airshow, including a USD 52 billion deal between Eates Airlines and Boeing.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the ambas

USD 128 billion in US company deals during Dubai Airshow: US Ambassador

A compensation hearing began in Beijing Monday for family members and relatives of the passengers on Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which mysteriously disappeared almost a decade ago. At the same time, families are also calling for a renewed search for the passenger jet.Flight MH370 was on a planned route from Kuala Lumpur to Malaysia, carrying 239 passengers, mostly from China, when it veered off course and d

Compensation Hearing Begins for MH370 Families in China

Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is bringing her record-breaking Eras Tour to households across the U.S. and Canada soon, worldwide, according to People.
On Instagram, 33-year-old Swift said that in just more than two weeks, the concert film from her Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour will be accessible for streaming. Fans will be able to get one of the most sought-after tickets of the 

Taylor Swift announces Eras Tour will stream from her birthday

&copy; Provided by Xinhua by Mahmoud Fouly, Yao BingCAIRO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Egypt seeks to attract 3 million Chinese tourists annually by 2028 as part of the country's ambitious strategy to increase its share in the Chinese tourism market, Egyptian Mini

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