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Gehirn, a small private firm running an initiative called NERV, has been crucial in alerting millions of people about disasters in Japan, especially during the recent 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day. With just 13 full-time staff, Gehirn’s NERV provides faster earthquake warnings compared to official bodies and NHK, …

The US Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a landmark case to determine whether Donald Trump is eligible to run for president in 2024. The decision to hear Trump’s appeal follows a move by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state, a decision he …

A US passenger aircraft experienced a mid-air incident, resulting in the loss of a section of its fuselage and prompting an emergency landing in the state of Oregon on Friday. The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, en route to California, returned to Portland just 35 minutes into its flight …

At the outset of 2024, Forbes Magazine has disclosed the roster of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, utilizing its real-time billionaires list. Leading the compilation is Johann Rupert & family, identified as Africa’s wealthiest person with a net worth of $10.3 billion. Rupert, originating from South Africa, has amassed his …

On Tuesday, Somalia rejected an agreement between its breakaway region, Somaliland, and Ethiopia, which allowed Ethiopia to utilize a significant port providing access to the Red Sea. The deal, signed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi, proposed a 50-year lease of approximately 20 km …

Harvard President Claudine Gay has announced her resignation after just six months in office, citing a need for the institution to navigate a challenging period. The decision comes amidst a controversy involving plagiarism accusations and allegations of campus antisemitism. The resignation marks the end of the tenure of the first …

he Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights in Pakistan has rejected a proposal advocating for the public hanging of capital offenders and rapists. The resolution against the death penalty by public hanging, particularly for rapists, was passed during a committee meeting chaired by Senator Waleed Iqbal. The decision came after …

On Tuesday, Russia persisted in its assaults on Ukraine, leading to the tragic loss of four lives and leaving a minimum of 92 individuals wounded. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that these casualty figures may escalate as ongoing search and rescue operations progress. The targeted areas encompassed …

A Japan Airlines aircraft experienced a fire upon landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday evening, as depicted in NHK broadcaster footage. The visuals showed flames emerging from the aircraft’s windows and beneath it, igniting the runway. The incident involved a collision between the plane, arriving from Sapporo, and a …

During a press conference in the southern city of Busan, South Korea’s main opposition party leader, Lee Jae-myung, was assaulted with a knife, leaving him bloodied but conscious, according to party officials. The attack occurred while Lee was touring the construction site of the Gadeokdo New Airport and addressing reporters. …