Uzbekistan to launch first satellite and train first astronaut
Uzbekistan has begun preparations to launch its first artificial satellite and train its first astronaut, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced, desc...
The U.S. Deep South is facing a powerful winter storm, causing heavy snow, freezing rain, and widespread disruptions. At least 9 deaths have been reported, along with flight cancellations, highway closures, and power outages.
A rare winter storm is wreaking havoc across the U.S. Deep South, bringing snow, freezing rain, and arctic temperatures to Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states.
At least 9 deaths have been reported due to the cold, including four from cold exposure—two in Texas and two in Georgia and Milwaukee. The storm has caused widespread disruptions, including highway closures, flight cancellations, and power outages.
More than 2 thousand flights were canceled on Tuesday, with 3,000 more delayed, according to FlightAware, flight tracker. Airports in Houston and Tallahassee have been shut down, and Port Houston closed its facilities as the storm continues.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for sharp temperature drops, especially overnight, which could worsen power outages and further disrupt travel.
States such as Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida are experiencing up to 25 centimeters of snow, with record snowfall reported in Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida. Northern parts of New York state are also affected, receiving up to 45 centimeters of snow.
The storm is expected to continue impacting the region, causing significant travel and infrastructure challenges.
New York placed the state under emergency measures on Friday as a powerful winter storm brought the heaviest snowfall since 2022, disrupting travel across the north-east of the United States.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Taiwan’s north-eastern county of Yilan late on Saturday, shaking buildings across the island, including in the capital Taipei, authorities said.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States ahead of talks with President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war, as Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine overnight on Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring more than 40.
Iran is engaged in a “comprehensive war” with the United States, Israel, and Europe, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Saturday.
Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, drawing strong condemnation from Somalia and regional and international organisations.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Taiwan’s north-eastern county of Yilan late on Saturday, shaking buildings across the island, including in the capital Taipei, authorities said.
China has connected the world’s largest offshore solar power project to its national grid, marking a significant step in the country’s push to expand renewable energy generation.
The U.S. on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which ended weeks of deadly border clashes, and called on both countries to fully implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Agreement.
Japan’s tourism sector has experienced a slowdown after China’s government advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Japan, following remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan.
Italian authorities have arrested nine people on suspicion of financing Hamas through Italy based charities, prosecutors said on Saturday, in an operation coordinated by anti mafia and anti terrorism units.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment