Desk Report, Russia attacks Ukraine, 25 killed, shortly after Trump’s new deadline for Putin US President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days to end the war in Ukraine. Hours later, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine. At least 25 people were killed in the attack, including more than a dozen prisoners. Russia attacks Ukraine, 25 killed, shortly after Trump’s new deadline for Putin On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media that Moscow had deliberately attacked a prison in the…
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Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued
Desk Report, Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of Russia. The quake struck at 8:25 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern coast of Russia, tsunami warning issued The USGS initially said the quake had a magnitude of 8.0. It later revised it down to 8.7. It revised it back to 8.8. The agency said the epicenter of the quake was 136 kilometers, or about…
Read MoreTsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia
Desk Report, Tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia A tsunami (ocean wave or tidal wave) has hit Japan after a powerful earthquake off the east coast of Russia. The first wave was reported to have hit the port of Hanasaki in the northern part of the country, Hokkaido. Tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake in Russia NHK World Japan reported that a 30-centimeter (1-foot) high tsunami hit Hokkaido. A tsunami warning was also in effect for other parts of Japan. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said there…
Read More‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning
Desk Report, ‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific coast of the United States after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia. President Donald Trump has urged Americans to stay calm and stay safe. ‘Keep your spirits up, stay safe’, Trump tells Americans after tsunami warning In a post on his social media account Truth Social, Trump urged residents of the areas where a tsunami warning has been issued.…
Read MoreUS-China tariff truce in place for now, Trump to make final decision on extension
Desk Report, US-China tariff truce in place for now, Trump to make final decision on extension US and Chinese officials have agreed to extend a 90-day tariff waiver. The two sides reached the agreement on Tuesday after two days of “constructive talks” in Stockholm, Sweden, to ease the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The trade war between them is posing a major threat to global growth. US-China tariff truce in place for now, Trump to make final decision on extension However, no significant progress has been announced…
Read MoreMbappe is Real Madrid’s new ‘number 10’
Desk Report, Mbappe is Real Madrid’s new ‘number 10’ Kylian Mbappe or Arda Gul – who will wear the jersey? Real Madrid fans were waiting for the answer to this question. The Madrid club announced it on their social media handle last night. A picture of Real’s number 10 jersey hanging in the dressing room was posted. The name written on the white jersey is – Mbappe. Gul gave a ‘like’ to this post. Mbappe is Real Madrid’s new ‘number 10’ Another picture was posted from Real’s Instagram handle last…
Read MoreKirsten wanted to remove Kohli from captaincy in IPL
Desk Report, Kirsten wanted to remove Kohli from captaincy in IPL Royal Challengers Bangalore planned to replace Virat Kohli with Parthiv Patel as captain. Former English all-rounder of Bangalore Moeen Ali has made such an explosive claim. Kirsten wanted to remove Kohli from captaincy in IPL He claims that when Bengaluru played under coach Gary Kirsten in 2019, the matter of bringing Parthiv into the leadership was almost final. Kohli has been the captain of Bengaluru since 2013. He remained in charge until 2021. That year, before the start of…
Read MoreThe number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years
Desk Report, The number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years By 2050, that is, in the next 25 years, the number of people suffering from liver cancer around the world may almost double. There is a risk of such a situation if preventable problems such as obesity, alcoholism and hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) are not properly controlled. The number of liver cancer cases worldwide is expected to double in 25 years Such fears have been expressed in a research report published in the…
Read MoreTwo former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup
Desk Report, Two former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup Bangladesh have been drawn in the Women’s Asian Cup to be held in Australia in March next year with nine-time champions China and three-time champions North Korea. Another opponent is Uzbekistan. Two former champions in Bangladesh’s group at Women’s Asian Cup The draw was held at Sydney Town Hall today. The AFC had invited the captains and coaches of all participating countries. But none of Bangladesh, who have made it to the main stage of the Asian Cup…
Read MoreWho is the girl who rocked the world championship swimming pool at the age of 12?
Desk Report, Who is the girl who rocked the world championship swimming pool at the age of 12? 12 years old is not exactly adolescence. Adolescence is the age of coming and going. At this age, children learn to dream by looking around. When they grow up, they will be this, that, or like this… 12-year-old Yu Jidi cannot be placed in this category. This young swimmer from China has started fulfilling her dreams at this age. To put it more bluntly, the dream has not yet been fulfilled for…
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