Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
The G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, held on November 18, 2024, was a pivotal event, drawing the world’s most powerful leaders to discuss pressing global challenges. However, the official photograph, a symbolic snapshot of global unity, was notably incomplete. Missing from the frame were U.S. President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and … Read more
In an unsettling turn of events, Windsor Castle, the iconic home of the British royal family, was raided by thieves while Prince William, Princess Kate, and their three young children were asleep just a short distance away. The burglary took place in October, but details of the daring heist have only recently come to light. … Read more
In a significant move, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty fine of ₹213.14 crore (approximately $26 million) on Meta for violating competition laws with its 2021 WhatsApp privacy policy update. The policy update, which mandated users to share their data with Meta’s other companies, was found to be an abuse of … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic, which has left an indelible mark on the world, may unexpectedly provide a silver lining for cancer treatment. A recent study conducted at Northwestern Medicine has uncovered that the virus responsible for Covid-19 might have the capacity to shrink cancerous tumors. A groundbreaking discovery suggests that the virus behind the global pandemic … Read more
Elon Musk’s presence at a recent UFC heavyweight bout, accompanied by high-profile individuals like Donald Trump, Dana White, and Tulsi Gabbard, became the center of attention—not for the fight itself but for a moment captured on camera. Elon Musk, often a polarizing figure, was spotted scrolling through his phone and laughing amid the intense energy … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Nigeria has become a milestone in India-Nigeria relations, as he is set to receive the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award. This rare honor has previously been bestowed upon only one foreign dignitary, Queen Elizabeth II. The award recognizes PM Modi’s role in … Read more
The Pitch Drop Experiment, a scientific endeavor initiated nearly a century ago, has fascinated scientists and the public alike with its slow-moving progress. Started in 1927 by Australian physicist Thomas Parnell, this experiment at the University of Queensland, Australia, was designed to measure the viscosity and fluidity of pitch, a substance known for being the … Read more
A historic gold pocket watch, once presented to the heroic captain who orchestrated the rescue of over 700 Titanic survivors, has become the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold. The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch, awarded to Sir Arthur Rostron, fetched £1.56 million ($1.97 million) at an auction in Wiltshire, England. This record-breaking … Read more
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has claimed a significant figure in the latter’s leadership. Mohammed Afif, the media relations chief of Hezbollah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Syrian Ba’ath Party headquarters in Beirut. This assassination is part of Israel’s broader campaign to disrupt Hezbollah’s operations and leadership structure, further escalating … Read more
Saudi Arabia has reached an alarming milestone in 2024 by executing 101 foreign nationals, marking a dramatic surge in the kingdom’s use of capital punishment for foreigners. This sharp rise in executions raises questions about human rights, systemic legal disparities, and Saudi Arabia’s global image amidst its reformative claims. A Record-Breaking Year for Executions The … Read more