Dozens Dead in Tibet Following Severe Earthquake
shigatse January 7, 2025 07:30A powerful earthquake in Tibet has resulted in at least 36 reported deaths according to local media in China.
A powerful earthquake in Tibet has resulted in at least 36 reported deaths according to local media in China.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Tibet Autonomous Region in China, resulting in 53 deaths and 62 injuries according to initial reports. More than 1000 structures were damaged in the earthquake.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski praised US President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk in an interview with American podcast producer Lex Fridman.
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Turkey showcases its military strength for ten days with a massive exercise involving naval, land, and air forces in three seas. Greek media view it as a provocation, raising tensions between the two countries.
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Russia responds to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The Defense Ministry announces the halt of Ukraine's advance in Kursk and the capture of the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported high-decibel explosions near the Zaporijya nuclear power plant, raising concerns amidst escalating conflicts in the region.
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Intense snowfall in the UK has turned the streets white and forced flight cancellations. The Meteorological Office issues second-degree warnings for most of Wales due to heavy snowfall.
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The US Justice Department is not willing to grant a delay on the proposed TikTok ban, while President-elect Donald Trump has requested a postponement and claims he can strike a deal with China.
Israel is reportedly planning to construct a new canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to rival Egypt's Suez Canal.
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