Author: Amanda Martinez

During an underwater adventure in the Red Sea of Egypt on Thursday, six Russian tourists perished in the Hurghada submarine accident. Around 10 am, the tragedy happened close to Hurghada, a well-known tourist city located 480 kilometers southeast of Cairo. Forty-five people from Russia, India, Norway, and Sweden were on board the Sindbad Submarines ship when it sank a kilometer off the coast. Four tourists are still in serious condition at the local hospital, while other visitors were safely rescued, according to Maj—-Gen—Amr Hanafy, who verified the deaths. The Russian consulate in Hurghada revealed that the submarine crashed during its…

A stabbing attack in Amsterdam near the bustling Dam Square on Thursday left four people injured, prompting a swift police response. The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on a busy street adjacent to Dam Square, a popular area in the heart of Amsterdam. Police arrested the suspect with the assistance of a bystander after the assailant reportedly injured his leg during the scuffle. Emergency services, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, rushed to the scene to provide medical aid to the victims. Images from local news outlets showed one victim being transported on a stretcher into an ambulance. Police initially…

Demanding that Hamas give up power, hundreds of Palestinians staged the biggest anti-Hamas protests in Gaza since the start of the conflict with Israel. As tensions increased, protesters marched in northern Gaza Beit Lahia on Tuesday.  The protests followed an Israeli evacuation order for large parts of Beit Lahia after Islamic Jihad gunmen launched rockets at Israel. This move sparked public outrage as residents blamed Hamas for the escalation and resulting displacement.  Hamas militants moved swiftly to break up the protest by using force. Several protesters were injured when masked men brandishing weapons and batons attacked them. Pro-Hamas supporters backed the…

A motorcyclist died after falling into a massive sinkhole that suddenly appeared in Seoul’s Guangdong district on Monday evening. The incident captured on dashcam footage shows the road collapsing near a busy intersection at approximately 09:30 GMT. The rider plunged into the 20-meter wide, 20-meter deep sinkhole while a car ahead narrowly avoided falling in. Rescuers located the man’s body underground on Tuesday morning, roughly 50 meters from where he fell. The authorities have not named the victim, reportedly in his 30s. Emergency workers also retrieved the man’s mobile phone and motorcycle from the sinkhole, which contained over 2000 tons…

In January and February, Tesla’s sales in Europe fell 49%, highlighting the company’s difficulties in the face of growing EV market competition. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the number of new Tesla registrations in the EU dropped from 37,000 last year to 19,046 in the first two months.  Tesla’s market share decreased from 2.1% to 1.1% despite a 28.4% increase in EV sales throughout Europe. In February alone, Tesla commanded 1.8% of the overall car market and 10.3% of the Better-Electric Vehicle (BEV) segment compared to 2.8% and 21.6%, respectively, in the same month last year. Analysts…

Anne Wojcicki, the CEO of DNA testing company 23andMe, has immediately resigned and filed for bankruptcy protection. Previously valued at $6 billion, the corporation intends to sell its operations while keeping its services under court supervision. Due to 23andMe’s financial problems, the Attorney General of California sent out a consumer advisory advising customers to remove their data on Friday. Customers’ anxieties are still intense even after the company assures them their data is secure. With its saliva-based test kit, 23andMe, founded in 2006, gained immense popularity, attracting endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Snoop Dogg. However, the company struggled…

On Monday, the Constitutional Court of South Korea reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting president after overturning his impeachment. Political unrest in South Korea, which has been worse since President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached, has taken a dramatic turn with this decision.  Following Yoon’s impeachment due to his contentious effort to impose martial law, Han Duck-soo took over as interim president in December last year. Just two weeks later, Parliament impeached Han, accusing him of refusing to appoint justices to the Constitutional Court and obstructing an investigation into President Yoon and First Lady Kim Keon-hee.  The opposition-led Parliament…

The price of gold has surged 35% since the beginning of 2024, reaching an all-time high of over $3,000 per ounce. This increase has sent shockwaves through the mining industry. Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, CEO of Contango Ore, said, “We’re in uncharted territory. And we’ve gotten here very quickly.” The company is developing several gold deposits in Alaska. The gold mining industry is a significant sector of Alaska’s economy. The state has a rich mining history, with many mines operating for decades. The recent surge in gold prices has breathed new life into the industry. Meanwhile, Kinross Gold Corp. reported a…

A mass shooting at an unsanctioned car show in Las Cruces, New Mexico, left three dead and fifteen injured on Friday. The tragic incident occurred at Young Park around 10:00 PM local time, according to authorities. Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story confirmed the deaths of two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy during a press conference. He stated the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two rival groups that escalated into gunfire. Story explained that both groups fired guns which injured several bystanders. Police recovered approximately 50-60 bullet casings from the scene, emphasizing the chaos that unfolded. Around 200…

During the joint press conference, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and South Korea’s Cho Tae-yul agreed to improve trust and address long-term issues. They committed to addressing concerns that require trilateral efforts, ensuring broader support for enhanced collaboration in East Asia. Iwaya emphasized threats posed by North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and cooperation with Russia, calling for progress in denuclearization under UN Security Council regulations. He reiterated Japan’s condemnation of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, stating that forceful status quo changes have no place globally. Wang Yi highlighted economic cooperation proposing the resumption of trilateral trade discussion and…

Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after a massive fire at a nearby substation caused widespread disruption. The fire, which started on Thursday evening, led to a loss of power at the airport. As the airport worked to restore power and resume flights, passengers were left stranded and frustrated. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration at the disruption. The airport’s staff and emergency services worked tirelessly to respond to the crisis and minimize the impact on passengers. Meanwhile, the airport’s chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, apologized to stranded passengers. He described the disruption as as big…

Sudan’s military announced it had recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum, a significant win in its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The takeover followed intense fighting near the palace, marking the end of the RSF’s control over the symbolic seat of power. Videos shared online showed jubilant soldiers celebrating inside the battle-scarred complex, raising flags, and kneeling in prayer. On state television, the army spokesperson Nabil Abdallah announced that forces had taken control of the palace and adjacent ministry buildings early Friday. Despite this milestone, the RSF said its fighters are still engaged in combat in Khartoum. Three…