“Successful Rescue Mission! Trapped Men Freed After Perilous Operation in Himalayan Tunnel
Rescuers have performed a remarkable feat in the Himalayas yesterday, drilling a 4.3 km tunnel which allowed an entrapped team of 8 men to be brought to safety. The international mission began 4 weeks ago, when 8 miners were reported trapped
Reclaiming Coexistence: How Cape Town is Learning to Live with its Baboons
Cape Town is a diverse city in the Western Cape of South Africa. It known for its stunning beaches and mountain scenery, however it is now gaining national attention for its unique approach to coexisting with wildlife. In particular, the
The Real Deal: Merriam-Webster’s 2023 Word of the Year
The English language is ever-changing in order to keep up with the times. Every year, Merriam-Webster Dictionary chooses a single word to represent that year's language trends. For 2023, the Word of the Year is "Real Deal". Real Deal is defined
“Exodus of Labourers: Hamas Attacks Take Toll on Israel’s Farms
In the wake of a deadly conflict between the Palestinian militant group Hamas and the Israeli military, Israel’s farms have been left in a precarious situation with a major labour shortage. Prior to the 11-day conflict, a large majority of
Deadly Flooding in Somalia Hits 100 Mark: Death Toll Soars
The death toll from flooding in Somalia has been rising steadily since rains began in excess of the normal levels for the beginning of the month. As of today, nearly 100 people have died in the country due to the
“Breakthrough Israel-Hamas Truce Frees Historic Group of Israelis and Palestinians
In a groundbreaking step towards establishing peace and diplomatic relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, the first group of 33 Palestinians and two Israelis were released this week as a part of the recently brokered truce. The release came following
“RecordBreaking Drone Attack: Kyiv Under Siege from Russia’s Assault!
On Sunday night, the Russian military launched what Ukrainian officials have described as the biggest drone attack against Kyiv since the start of the war in 2014 between Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists. The attack reportedly came in the form of
“Hostages Released: Lasting Israel-Hamas Truce on the Horizon!
The long-awaited and largely anticipated truce between Israel and Hamas that was reported yesterday is believed to be holding as of this morning. After months of escalated violence in the Gaza Strip, the two sides finally agreed to a ceasefire
“Oscar Pistorius Set To Regain Freedom in January: The Epic Return of the Paralympic Sprinter
Paralympic sprinter, Oscar Pistorius, will be released on parole in January, 2020 after serving less than half his original jail sentence. This comes after an appeal to reduce his sentence was heard in the Pretoria High Court. Originally, Pistorius had
Release of Hostage by Israel Postponed Until Friday: No Exceptions!
Israel has put forward a statement on Thursday that the release of an Israeli-American hostage being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip will not take place before Friday, despite earlier speculations. Aviv Cohen, a 25-year-old from Tel Aviv, was captured