Iran’s Currency Rial Falls to All-Time Low as Trump Wins US Polls

Iran's Currency Rial Falls

Iran’s Currency Rial Falls to its lowest level ever, trading at 703,000 rials per dollar on November 6, 2024, as former U.S. President Donald Trump moved closer to a second term win. The currency depreciation has heightened concerns within Iran as it faces ongoing sanctions, rising tensions with the West, and economic instability. The Erosion … Read more

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki

The recent eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the island of Flores in Indonesia, have had devastating consequences for local residents and the surrounding region. Following multiple eruptions in early November 2024, nine people have tragically lost their lives, and thousands of homes have been severely damaged. As a result, the Indonesian government has … Read more

Israel PM Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister

In a move that has sent shockwaves across Israel’s political and military landscape, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, citing an erosion of trust over the past months. Gallant’s departure comes amid the ongoing war in Gaza and follows his public stance urging a ceasefire and a hostage release deal, which contrasted … Read more

2 Chinese Nationals Shot at in Pakistan Amid Security Concerns

Chinese Nationals Shot at in Pakistan

In recent months Chinese Nationals Shot at in Pakistan, raising serious concerns about the safety of foreign workers and the stability of bilateral relations between the two countries. On Tuesday, two Chinese citizens were shot and injured in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial hub. This incident is part of a broader pattern of rising violence targeting Chinese … Read more

India Officially Submits Bid to Host 2036 Olympics

2036 Olympics

India has taken a significant step towards realizing its ambition of hosting the 2036 Olympics Games by officially submitting a ‘Letter of Intent’ to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This move marks India’s entry into the “Continuous Dialogue” phase of the host selection process for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The country’s aspirations to … Read more

LignoSat: World’s First Wooden Satellite Launched into Space

LignoSat

In a groundbreaking development in space technology, LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, was launched into space by Japanese researchers. This unique satellite, a product of collaboration between Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, marks a new chapter in the use of renewable materials in space exploration. Built from a type of timber called Honoki, traditionally … Read more

Viral Moo Deng Hippo Predicts Winner of US Election 2024

Moo Deng

In an unexpected twist to the 2024 US election, a baby pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand has captured global attention by predicting the winner of the high-stakes race for the presidency. Moo Deng, a viral sensation at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha, Thailand, has gained international fame not only for her adorable antics … Read more

India’s Land Slowly Slipping 5 to 6 Centimeters Beneath Tibetan Plate Per Year

India's Land Slowly Slipping

India’s Land Slowly Slipping 5 to 6 Centimeters Beneath Tibetan Plate Per Year, raising concerns among scientists about the possibility of a devastating earthquake in the Himalayan region. This slow movement, which measures around 5 to 6 centimeters per year, is a phenomenon that has been ongoing for millions of years and is now posing … Read more

Early Manufacturing of iPhone 17 to Start in India, Not China

iPhone 17

Manufacturing of iPhone 17 is set to take a new turn, as Apple shifts its early production phase from China to India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its supply chain. For years, China has been the core of Apple’s production operations, housing the bulk of its iPhone manufacturing. However, … Read more