Новости за 23.12.2024

Transparency International in Papua New Guinea has expressed its fear another electoral disaster is on the way for PNG.

Residents in one of Europe's top hotspots have demonstrated against mass tourism, joining similar protest movements in Barcelona, Venice and the Balearics.

From KFC dinners in Japan to roller-skating to church in Caracas, Christmas traditions around the world offer a vibrant tapestry of cultural expressions. Catalonia's "caga tió" and Iceland's Yule Cat legend add quirky elements, while Norway hides brooms from witches and Austria's Krampus disciplines naughty children. Guatemala burns devil effigies, and Sweden's Yule Goat faces arson.

Lohia Auto unveiled its electric vehicle brand, Youdha. The company plans to produce 3 lakh electric three-wheelers by 2027. Youdha offers passenger and cargo e-three-wheelers. The E5 passenger vehicle prioritises space and efficiency. The E5 cargo model targets logistics. The passenger e-three-wheeler starts at Rs 3.80 lakh. It has a 10-kW battery with a 160-kilometer range.

The whisky market’s 2024 correction has pushed out speculators but maintained long-term gains, creating opportunities for serious collectors as prices return to sustainable levels.

Nine Ayyappa devotees were severely injured in a fire accident at a Shiva temple in Hubballi's Achhavva colony early Sunday. A devotee unknowingly touched an LPG stove while sleeping, causing a gas leak that ignited nearby oil lamps.

Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev stated that addressing the personnel shortage in Bulgaria's winter resorts will not be possible without employing workers from abroad. Speaking on BNT, Miloshev also highlighted the parking challenges in Pamporovo, which are not only an inconvenience for visitors but also hinder emergency vehicle access. The issue stems from restrictions tied to the resort's general development plan, which will soon be reviewed by an inter-institutional working committee. ...

Conditional questions are unanswerable. But in their indeterminacy, they highlight the fact that trying to time or game the market might not be the best idea.

Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is getting a major upgrade. The Rs 2870 crore project will expand the airport's area and passenger capacity. A new terminal inspired by local architecture is planned. The runway will be extended. More parking and passenger facilities will be added. The project will be completed in 2027.

Two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, were discharged from RML Hospital on Monday after sustaining head injuries during a Parliament face-off on December 19. Sarangi, who has a pre-existing heart condition, suffered a deep cut, while Rajput briefly lost consciousness. Both were kept under observation before being released.

Donald Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is necessary "for purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world."

As the Nifty and Sensex make another attempt to resume their upward journey, the market seems to be getting into stock-specific mode. With market breadth in a sort of equilibrium zone, the chances are that, in the next few weeks, volumes will be low, with phases when even a bit of selling can see individual stock prices tumble. So, be cautious if you are increasing exposure for the short term. On our list today are stocks that have witnessed a continuous rise in their score in the last one month. Читать дальше...

The explosive rise of shoplifting in the UK is reshaping the retail security sector as personnel numbers grow and stores turn to new — sometimes controversial — technology.

Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a number of domestic tours in 2024, traveling to Tianjin, Hunan, Chongqing, Shandong, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu, Fujian, Anhui, Hubei, Hainan and Macao as well as paying visits to military facilities.

MDA paramedics evacuated them to Hadassah-University Medical Centers in Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus.

India’s IT sector faces criticism over stark wage inequalities, with fresher salaries barely growing in over a decade while top executives see substantial pay hikes. Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai and industry experts highlight systemic challenges, including automation and structural inefficiencies, as drivers of the disparity. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and profit-driven models have left the middle class struggling, prompting calls for fairer distribution of corporate earnings.

Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.

The social media star boasted a whopping 50,000 followers across his online platforms.

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) After putting to rest the season's worst spell of play last month, the Florida Panthers appear to be back on pace in the Atlantic Division. The Stanley Cup champions will return to Sunrise, Fla., and conclude their home-and-home series with rival Tampa Bay on Monday after a 4-2 road win in Sunday's opener. According to Florida standout Matthew Tkachuk, it all comes down to his sq

France on Monday observes a national day of mourning set by President Emmanuel Macron for the victims of Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte. More than a week after the storm hit, the official death toll is 35, although authorities say the real toll could be in the hundreds or even thousands.

Several flights were redirected after a plane made a hard landing.

The dog belonging to 13-year-old Nikolay, who has been missing from the village of Konare in Stara Zagora since December 17, has been located, confirmed village mayor Stancho Stefanov to the Bulgarian National Radio. The animal was spotted by a resident of the village near the outskirts, approximately 200-300 meters from Nikolay’s home. The mayor, who was nearby at the time, quickly responded and secured the dog....