World | - Part 62

Dubai transforms into festive wonderland with spectacular winter celebrations.

ION correspondentDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Dubai’s ambitious winter festival program is illuminating the emirate with daily fireworks displays and transforming the Expo 2020 site into an enchanting Winter City, continuing through January 2025. The...

Abu Dhabi aims to shatter world record with spectacular new year’s eve fireworks extravaganza.

ION correspondentDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Abu Dhabi is poised to make history this New Year’s Eve with an ambitious 50-minute fireworks display at the Sheikh Zayed Festival, aiming to secure its place in the...

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Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh.

ION correspondentDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Leaders from across the globe, including neighbouring nations have paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, emphasising his legacy as a statesman and visionary leader. They have shared...

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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison as post-election violence roils Mozambique.

ION correspondentDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country’s police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence...

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Bald eagle officially designated as the United States National Bird after 240 years.

ION correspondentDecember 26, 2024January 8, 2025

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor. It officially became the country’s national...

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Over 1,500 prisoners escape Mozambique prison amid political unrest over election results.

Deepak BoraDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results. According to sources, thirty-three people were killed...

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South Korea. Ruling party nominates five term lawmaker Kwon Young-se to head emergency committee.

ION correspondentDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) today named five-term lawmaker Kwon Young-se to head its emergency leadership committee tasked with managing the political fallout from President Yoon Suk...

Christmas Celebrations From Vatican Pilgrims to Festive Joy in Nepal and Australia.

ION correspondentDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Reports of Christmas celebrations have also come in from abroad. Pilgrims lined up early today to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica at...

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UNICEF reports 14,500 children killed in Gaza.

ION correspondentDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has stated that one child is killed every hour in the Gaza Strip. According...

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Maia Sandu Sworn in for 2nd Term as President of Moldova.

ION correspondentDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024

December 24, 2024 8:27 PM. Maia Sandu today assumed office as president of the Republic of Moldova for a second term. She won the Moldovan presidential elections in 2020...