Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 22
The railway authorities said there were almost 200 people on the train when the accident happened in Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangkok. Dozens were injured. Source link
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What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store. Source link
Greenland summit at White House could shape future of the Arctic
Katya AdlerEurope editor, reporting from Nuuk, Greenland Watch: What message do Greenlanders want to send to Trump? It’s crunch time. The US Vice President, JD Vance, is hosting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers, as well as their US counterpart, Marco Rubio, in the White House on Wednesday. The focus of the talks: the future…
Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens
The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations. Source link
Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.
Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow. Source link
What happened on 14th January in history: The most significant events over the years |
You can learn more about the world today by looking back at several dates in history. Sometimes, tragedies, political changes, cultural shifts, and personal milestones don’t make it into the calendar. January 14 is one of those days. It has stories that span generations and continents. This day highlights how history may be very different….
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police have said. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said Sutherland “entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats” in an incident at 00:15 PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday. The victim was not…
China’s Coal Ban Improved Air Quality, but Villagers Are Paying the Price
China banned the burning of coal for heat around Beijing, but natural gas subsidies have run out, leaving many villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather. Source link
China’s Trade Surplus Surged 20 Percent to New Highs
A currency kept weak to help Chinese factories, combined with faltering consumer spending, propelled exports, while a campaign for self-sufficiency limited imports. Source link
Canada issues travel advisory, flags ‘Avoid All Travel’ countries: see updated list |
Canada updated its international travel advisory recently, issuing its most severe advisories for a set of countries where conditions are deemed too dangerous for Canadian travellers. The advisory was updated on its official website travel.gc.ca . These advisories reflect a careful assessment of political instability, armed conflict, civil unrest, threats to personal security, limited flight…