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Spain heat: Over 4,600 people died from heat this summer
Madrid: More than 4,600 people died in Spain this summer because of the heat, the Carlos III Institute of Health said.
According to the institute's daily mortality monitoring system, a total of 4,655 people died from the heatwave from June…
Russia again shuts major gas pipeline to Europe
Berlin: Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via major pipeline Nord Stream 1, saying repairs are needed 189 days after it launched war against Ukraine and faced EU sanctions in response.
The Russian state-owned energy…
Motto: A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, aim fulfilled,…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, August 31 ....
1625 - The first patent for antifouling paint was issued in Britain to William Beale. He used a mixture of cement, copper compound,…
Motto for Today: ‘Leadership essentially means getting along with people.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, August 30....
1659 - Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh was put to death by his younger brother Aurangzeb.
1831 - Michael Faraday…
Algeria offers to increase gas supplies to France
Paris: Algeria is ready to increase gas supplies to France amid the risk of a "strained" winter in Europe, the Europe1 radio reported on Sunday, citing sources.
French President Emmanuel Macron came to Algeria with an official visit on…
Drought in Spain likely to severely impact Olive Harvest Season
Madrid: The ongoing drought may reduce the olive harvest in Spanish Cordoba region by 50% this year and lead to massive financial losses, the Europa Press news agency reported, citing Spanish Young Farmers’ Association (Asaja).
In previous…
Motto for Today: ‘Great leaders are always great simplifiers. They offer a solution everybody…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, August 25 ....
1609 - Galileo demonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers.
1886 - 1st International polo meet, U.S. vs England.
1912…
France declares drought emergency in 78 areas
Paris: A drought emergency was declared on Monday in 78 of 96 mainland departments in France as scorching temperatures continue to grip much of Europe.
The Ministry of Ecological Transition restricted water use in 93 departments last…
Motto for Today: ‘A good leader’s attitude: I have not failed. My success is just…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, August 21 ....
https://youtu.be/9Kx_2MTQW0Y 1841 - The first U.S. patent for a venetian blind was issued to John Hampson of New Orleans on a…
Vatican drops probe into alleged sexual abuses by Canadian Cardinal
Vatican City: The Vatican will not conduct its own investigation into the alleged sexual abuse by the Canadian Cardinal of Quebec Marc Ouellet for lack of evidence, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Thursday.
"After the preliminary…
FIFA sells 2.45mln tickets for World Cup 2022
Zurich: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has sold 2.45 million tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to fans around the world, with less than 100 days left until the start of the competition, according to the…
Finland PM Sanna Marin’s Party Video Leaked on social media, faces Criticism
https://twitter.com/i/status/1560015797367488517 Helsinki: Finland’s Prime Minister Marin Sanna, getting flak over a party she enjoyed with her friends recently. The newspaper and social media were full of comments, either way, after a…
Mali accuses France of arming terrorists
Bamako: Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has accused France of arming terrorists and called for the UN Security Council to intervene, in a letter obtained by state-run French radio RFI.
Ties between France and its former colony in…
Motto for Today: ‘You don’t have to hold a position in order to be a leader.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, 17 August....
1835 - The wrench was patented by Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts.
1891 - The automobile electric self-starter was…
Iran promises to respond to EU on Joint Action Plan with final text by midnight
Tehran: Iran will respond by midnight on Monday to EU Coordinator Enrique Mora concerning the final text of a nuclear draft agreement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) proposed last week, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein…
Horrible wildfire forces evacuation of 1200 residents from eastern Valencia of Spain
Madrid: Raging wildfire has destroyed an area of 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres) in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia, forcing 1,200 people to evacuate, local authorities said on Monday.
"6,500 hectares are engulfed, 1,200 people…
Everyone wants to be friend with India
"Hele verden vil være venner med Indien"
This was the headline in a prominent Newspapers of Denmark, when PM of India visited Denmark and Eastern Europe in May 2022. This statement reflects the importance of India in the World today…
Scholz expects no protests over energy in Germany
Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday that he does not expect any protests to take place in the country amid an energy crisis.
"No, I do not think it will shape up that way," Scholz said answering the corresponding…
Benzema makes history as Real Madrid win European Super Cup
Helsinki: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema made history on Wednesday night as Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the European Super Cup.
The Frenchman netted his side's second goal of the match to lift his total number of…
Former Finland President Halonen flew Russian-owned jets in 2007-2011
Helsinki: Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen and three ex-prime ministers flew private planes owned by Russian companies through tax havens in 2007-2011, Finnish state-owned broadcaster Yle reported on Thursday.
According to the media,…
