Cold weather conditions persist across North India, with a weather warning in place until January 8 due to continued low temperatures and chilly winds.

Cold Weather Persists in North India, Alert Issued Until January End

A powerful earthquake struck Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday resulting in over 95 fatalities and around 50 aftershocks, causing significant destruction. While earthquakes are common in the region, large-scale infrastructure construction is not. Criticism has been directed at China's extensive mining and dam-building activities in Tibet, which are damaging the fragile ecosystem despite warnings about potential social and ecological impacts. This exploitation is contributing to the region's vulnerability to geological events.

Tibet Earthquake: How China has made the Himalayas vulnerable, stolen its wealth

Meta announces the termination of its fact-checking program, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg committing to re-establishing free expression on Facebook and Instagram, signaling a shift in the platform’s approach to content moderation.

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Meta Will End Fact-Checking Program in the U.S

According to a French army official, several Ukrainian soldiers have abandoned their posts while undergoing training in France. The report from AFP states that members of the 155th Mechanized Brigade, which was intended to be an elite unit for Ukraine and was trained and equipped by France, have deserted. This brigade, named ‘Anne of Kiev’ after the daughter of the medieval prince Yaroslav the Wise who wed French King Henry I, was personally reviewed by French President Emmanuel Macron in northeast France last October.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Soldiers Go AWOL in France, Military Urges Recruits to Return to Base

In a key milestone for women's empowerment in the Vatican, Pope Francis has appointed sister Simona Brambilla as Vatican's first female prefect. The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Meet the Vatican's First Female Prefect

In Taiwan, authorities suspect that a Chinese-owned vessel damaged an undersea internet cable North-East of the island. On Friday, Taiwan's Coast guard briefly detained the Cameroon-registered vessel Shunxing 39 on suspicion of it having dragged its anchor over an international subsea cable. Watch this video to find out more.

China-Taiwan Ties: Taiwan Investigates Chinese Vessel Over Damage to Undersea Cable

Dams, especially large reservoirs, can trigger earthquakes due to the immense weight of water and pressure changes, leading to shifts in the Earth's crust. This phenomenon, known as reservoir-induced seismicity, has raised concerns about the safety of dam projects.

TIbet Earthquake: How Do Dams Trigger Earthquakes?

A new study suggests that the massive Three Gorges Dam in China could be slowing the Earth's spin due to its vast weight and impact on the planet's rotation, raising concerns about long-term geological effects.

China: Three Gorges Dam Might Be Slowing Earth's Spin

Hundreds of trucks are stranded at the Pakistan-China border due to ongoing blockages, disrupting trade and causing delays in the flow of goods between the two countries.

Pakistan-China: Hundreds Of Trucks Stranded In Pak-China Border

Former Ghanaian president nana Akufo-Addo left a gift for the continent. He says, all African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, with the policy coming into effect this year.

Ghana Opens Up Visa-Free Travel To All Africans

Recent research has uncovered a direct connection between loneliness and the presence of proteins that contribute to various diseases, shedding light on the health risks associated with social isolation.

Direct link between loneliness, disease causing proteins

As winter sets in, Ukraine’s army faces new and difficult challenges on the battlefield. Harsh weather conditions and the need for adapted strategies are testing the resilience and preparedness of Ukrainian forces amid ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Winter Battlefield Poses New Challenges for Ukraine’s Army

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