Vladivostok, Aug 6 (UNI) A dam has been destroyed near the Klyuchevskoy Volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East, raising concerns over potential mudflows and transportation disruptions in the region, local authorities said on Wednesday. Fieldwork conducted from July 30 to Aug. 2 near the Studenaya River revealed that the dam — constructed…
Jakarta, Aug 6 (UNI) The Indonesian government will launch a 10.8-trillion-rupiah economic stimulus package in the third quarter to accelerate economic expansion, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati announced on Tuesday. The minister explained that the stimulus forms part of a broader policy package aimed at maintaining purchasing power, supporting businesses, and stabilizing the national economy….
Paris, Aug 6 (UNI) Over 4,800 households remain without electricity in southern France amid a massive forest fire that has spread over 24,700 acres, BFMTV reported, citing local authorities. On Tuesday, the French Civil Security Service (DGSCGC) said that a fire in the department of Aude had spread over 4,500 hectares (about 11,100 acres). Local…
Los Angeles, Aug 6 (UNI) Hundreds of structures are threatened by a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched over 82,000 acres (about 332 square km) in less than five days in Central California, authorities said Tuesday. The wildfire, dubbed the Gifford Fire, broke out Friday afternoon when four separate ignitions along a California highway merged into…
New York, Aug 6 (UNI) Russia has condemned a recent Israeli airstrike on the Palestinian Red Crescent Society headquarters in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, calling it a “targeted attack” and demanding protection for humanitarian personnel. The incident, which left one aid worker dead and several others injured, was raised by Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to…
Congress party raises objection Bhopal: In a significant move with far-reaching implications for the state’s workforce, the Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed the Labor Law Amendment Bill, a legislative change poised to reshape working conditions and compensation for millions. The bill, which promises enhanced overtime pay for workers, was met with strong resistance from the…
London, (UNI) Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, according to a death certificate reviewed today by The New York Times. The Black Sabbath singer had been living with long-term health issues for years before he died on July 22 at age 76, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Per the Times, Osbourne’s certificate…
Los Angeles, (UNI) Lionsgate revealed today that actor-director Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated The Resurrection of the Christ is being broken up into two films. Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, while Part Two will launch 40 days later on Ascension Day, which falls on May 6, 2027. The Resurrection of…
Florida, Aug 6 (UNI) Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan was laid to rest in a private funeral in Clearwater, Florida, 12 days after he died of a heart attack. The family and friends of the late WWE superstar came together to celebrate his life on Tuesday, Aug. 5 after his death on July 24. Hogan was…
Oslo, Aug 6 (UNI) Search and rescue volunteers are battling bad weather and heavy rainfall in a search for an American journalist who went missing while hiking in a Norwegian national park. Alec Luhn, a climate journalist from Wisconsin, is an experienced hiker who has completed a number of solo trips in challenging conditions. He…
