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Historic Agreement To Protect The World's Oceans Finally Reached After Decades Of Talks
Historic agreement to protect the world's oceans finally reached after decades of talks. The treaty is set to establish new rules to conserve marine biodiversity in international waters, which cover about two-thirds of the ocean.
India Hosts G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting - A Major Test For Indian Diplomacy
India hosts G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from the world's largest economies to discuss pressing issues facing the global community. The two-day meeting, which began on March 1, 2023, is being held in person with strict COVID-19 protocols in place.
'Demon Slayer' Season 3 - Highly Anticipated Anime Is Coming
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the many big franchises that are getting new episodes this Spring as part of a huge wave of new anime shows, and now fans have a release date for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer Season 3.
SpaceX Launches Crew-6 Mission To The International Space Station Successfully
SpaceX launches Crew-6 mission to the international space station successfully on March 3, 2023. The launch marked the third crewed mission by SpaceX in partnership with NASA and the first to include an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dave Grohl Cooks 24 Hours To Feed People At LA Homeless Shelter
Dave Grohl cooks 24 hours to help out at a homeless shelter in Los Angeles. He cooks barbecues for hundreds of homeless people, proving once again that he is everyone's hero. Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters put down his guitar and left the stage to feed people in need in Los Angeles.
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment To 60%, IAEA Reports
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran increases Uranium enrichment to 60%, a significant violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Jupiter And Venus Side By Side In A Stunning Planetary Conjunction
Jupiter and Venus side by side in a stunning planetary conjunction as skywatchers are treated to a dazzling display. The conjunction is also known as the "kiss" of the two planets. This event marked the closest encounter between the two planets in over a decade, and provided stargazers with a truly breathtaking sight.
Israeli-American Killed In West Bank Amid Israel-Palestinian Rising Tensions
On Monday, an Israeli-American was killed in West Bank. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Aryeh Levi, was reportedly driving near the settlement of Har Gilo when his car was hit by a barrage of bullets fired from a passing vehicle.
NASA Warns Of Three Skyscraper-Sized Asteroids Headed Toward Earth
NASA warns of three skyscraper-sized asteroids headed toward Earth. However, the good news is that they will all miss our planet.
Brendan Fraser Nominated For His First Oscar For His Role On 'The Whale'
Brendan Fraser nominated for his first Oscar. On Tuesday, the actor got his first Oscar nomination when he was named one of the five nominees for Best Actor. This was for his role in The Whale.
SAG Awards 2023 - Hollywood Elites With Most Memorable Looks
Even though it doesn't get as much attention as the Oscars, the SAG Awards 2023 is still a very important event for Hollywood stars. As usual, this year's ceremony took place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, where the red carpet was set up for actors and actresses to show off what many of them hope will be their winning outfit for the evening.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Launch Scrubbed At The Last Minute Due To A Technical Issue
NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 launch scrubbed at the last minute due to a technical issue. The mission was set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, but the launch was called off just minutes before liftoff.
Italy Migrant Boat Shipwreck - Dozens Feared Dead
It is feared that more than one hundred individuals, including children, perished in a migrant boat shipwreck in heavy waves off the coast of southern Italy.
Ukraine War - How Russia Took The South - Then Got Stuck And Still Stagnates
One of Russia's initial greatest achievements in its invasion of Ukraine a year ago came in the south of the country. A region of Ukrainian territory larger than Switzerland has been taken over by Russian troops attacking Crimea in a matter of days.
El Salvador Moves Nearly 10,000 Gang Members From Prison To New 'Mega-Prison'
El Salvador moves 10,000 gang members to new 'mega-prison'. El Salvador has taken a major step in its fight against gang violence by transferring nearly 10,000 gang members to a new "mega-prison." This move is aimed at isolating these criminals from the general population and reducing their influence on the outside.
2023 PGA Awards - Everything Everywhere All At Once Bags The Biggest Win
At the 2023 PGA Awards, held Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton, Everything Everywhere All at Once by A24 has named the best film. This capped a week of parties honoring the PGA's best work in movies and TV.
A Total Solar Eclipse And A Ring Of Fire Make 2023 Special For Eclipse Chasers
A total solar eclipse and a ring of fire make 2023 special for eclipse chasers. Eclipse chasers have something to look forward to in 2023, with two major celestial events happening in the same year.
Israel-Gaza Violence - Understanding The Latest Escalation
Israel-Gaza violence has escalated once again, with both sides exchanging airstrikes and rockets in recent days. The violence has raised concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict and the impact it could have on civilians in the region.
Major 'Last Of Us' Editing Blunder Compares To 'Game Of Thrones' Production Mistakes
The sixth episode of has a major Last Of Us editing blunder that fans have found. Making TV shows and movies is hard, let alone making them really well. They are made by people, so they can have all kinds of problems, like bad visual effects, a funny-looking background actor, strange editing, or something else.
Earliest Human Bow And Arrow Usage Unearthed In Southern France
Earliest human bow and arrow usage unearthed in Southern France as archaeologists discovers evidence outside of Africa. The findings suggest that humans in Europe were using these weapons as early as 48,000 years ago.
Cyclone Freddy Hits Madagascar's Coast
Cyclone Freddy hits Madagascar's coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the island nation. Madagascar is no stranger to cyclones, with the country experiencing several each year during the cyclone season.
Mariah Carey Celebrates Millie Bobby Brown 19th Birthday For Two Nights
Mariah Carey celebrates Millie Bobby Brown 19th birthday, which she doesn't know very well. The pop star had two nights of fun in Los Angeles with Brown and Jake Bongiovi, who is dating the "Stranger Things" star.
2,400-Year-Old Flush Toilet Discovered In China
2,400-year-old flush toilet discovered in China as it sparks the interest of archaeologists and historians worldwide. The toilet, which is believed to have been used by the elites during the Western Han dynasty, is considered one of the oldest of its kind.
Southern Turkey Hit By 6.3 Magnitude Aftershock, Killing 6 And Injuring Hundreds
Southern Turkey hit by 6.3 magnitude aftershock on Monday, killing at least six people and injuring hundreds more as the area continues to recover from the terrible earthquake that hit on February 6.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.