Israel Cuts Gaza Power Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen announced an immediate electricity cutoff to Gaza, primarily impacting a critical wastewater treatment plant. The move aims to pressure Hamas during fragile ceasefire negotiations, as Israel demands the return of hostages and refuses Hamas’s role in Gaza’s future governance. The decision follows Israel’s suspension of humanitarian aid after the first … Read more

South Korean Singer Wheesung Dies at 43; Tributes Flood In

South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his Seoul home, CNN affiliate YTN reported. Police are investigating the cause of death and requested an autopsy. Born Choi Whee-sung, he gained fame in 2002 with his hit “Can’t I,” known for powerful vocals and genre-blending music. His agency confirmed the death and stated his family … Read more

Asia Dominates World’s Most Polluted Cities List, Study Reveals

A new IQAir report reveals nearly all of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities in 2023 were in Asia. India alone accounted for 13 cities, including Byrnihat—the worst-affected with PM2.5 levels 25 times above WHO guidelines—and Delhi, which remained the globe’s most polluted capital for six straight years. Pakistan had four entries, while China … Read more

Mark Carney Set to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister

Former Bank of England leader Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership vote in a landslide. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, on March 16, 1965, Carney grew up in Edmonton and holds degrees from Harvard and Oxford universities. He led the Bank of Canada during the 2008 … Read more

Graphic Syria Violence Captured in CNN-Verified Footage

Verified video and eyewitness accounts from CNN reveal Syrian government loyalists conducting field executions during a concluded military operation against remnants of the Assad regime. Survivors describe perpetrators referring to efforts to “purify” the country. CNN’s Paula Hancocks provides further details on the verified footage showing the severity of the violence. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/10/world/video/syria-military-operation-violence-hancocks-digvid