Новости за 17.12.2024

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – More than 880,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation of hostilities in Syria, according to the United Nations (UN) humanitarians.

How my climate-obsessed dad brought our family closer together.

Ta’ Savina church in Victoria. Photos: Charles Spiteri

The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) has expressed concern over the actions of the Canadian Government amidst growing national debt and a stagnant economy.

The superstore has been a staple for local shoppers since it opened 14 years ago.

There are few things more magical than a carol service in a cathedral on Christmas Eve. And I'm not the only one who thinks so - tickets are like gold dust.

As Indian markets declined early on Tuesday on weak global cues, four banking stocks - Dhanlaxmi Bank, ICICI Bank, City Union Bank, and SBI - were seen to have outperformed the Nifty Bank index in both the 1-week and 3-month periods.

Brazil legend Ronaldo announces he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.

Big Brother Naija star Kiddwaya caught the fury of his fellow citizens online after he shared arrangements to give out N50 to only two of his fans on Elon Musk’s X.

The ruling Malawi Congress Party-MCP has strongly condemned the recent rising political related violence perpetuated by what it calls, “careless overtones” by opposition parties in the country. Speaking at the press briefing today at the party’s headquarters in Lilongwe, the party’s Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda says his party is concerned with the language used […]

Ronwen Williams' former coaches - from Godfrey Mosoetsa who scouted him when he was 12, and Kwanele Kopo to Andre Arendse who saw his rise at SuperSport United - detail how he became Africa's finest.

The former First Lady appeared on the talk show to promote her latest book, Overcoming: A Workbook

Good Morning. It's Tuesday 17th December, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...

Struijk exit mooted with Spurs leading the way

Leeds skipper Pascal Struijk has become a top January target for a trio of Premier League clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the way. Long term injury concerns to Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies have prompted the North London outfit to scour the market in search of a capable left-sided centre back with great potential - someone who isn't going to break the bank! Читать дальше...

The $20 trillion Transatlantic Tunnel project promises to connect London and New York in under an hour using hyperloop technology. This concept, involving vacuum tube systems, could revolutionise global transport with speeds of 4,800 km/h. However, challenges such as astronomical costs, immense logistical complexity, and undefined designs cast doubts on its feasibility. While trials of hyperloop technology are ongoing in countries like India and China, experts believe such a mega-project might take centuries... Читать дальше...

Howard the horse is sedated as rescue crews work to release him after he wedges himself in a gap.

Washington (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
US officials recently raised concern over Chinese firms' support for Russia, the Treasury Department said Monday, as they met Chinese counterparts in final efforts to shore up communications before Donald Trump returns to power. In the discussions last Thursday on the sidelines of Group of 20 talks in South Africa, officials in outgoing President Joe Biden's administration also expressed con

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Dec 13, 2024
Kyrgyzstan urged residents to use less electricity on Friday, warning that its power grid is struggling under the weight of record-high winter demand. The energy ministry warned that unless people reduced electricity use there would be power supply "interruptions", without elaborating, and that hydropower production was at risk. All of Central Asia is facing energy shortages, in part due

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
Malaysian automaker Proton unveiled the country's first locally-produced electric vehicle on Monday, after the government pledged to boost EV uptake on the roads. Proton - which is backed by Chinese automotive giant Geely - launched the e.MAS 7 SUV at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest e.MAS 7 will be priced at 105,800 ringgit ($23,700)

Tehran (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
Schools and public buildings in the Iranian capital will remain closed for a third day on Tuesday, state television reported, as several power plants were shut down amid fuel shortages. Iran is an energy giant and holds one of the world's largest reserves of natural gas, but it has been forced to ration electricity in recent weeks and close schools and government buildings. Sub-zero temp

Orlando FL (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Solar energy may be abundant in the hot and muggy climate of Florida, but it can be intermittent during inclement weather and inconsistent during the night or peak usage. To keep the power grid reliable, UCF Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate Professor Like Li is developing a novel energy storage system that can reserve solar energy for future use. The project is

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully synthesized tungsten disulfide nanotubes that uniformly align in the same direction. Using a sapphire substrate and precise chemical vapor deposition techniques, the team produced these arrayed nanotubes for the first time, overcoming a long-standing issue of disordered nanotube orientations. This innovation could lead to practical a

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
Robotics researchers have unveiled a novel approach to improving the stability and performance of BallBot, a robot designed to balance on a single ball. The study, conducted by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Danang - University of Science and Technology, reveals that small changes in the robot's body mass and the ball's dimensions can significantly enhance its balance