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The train drivers’ union in Germany initiated a nearly three-day strike early Wednesday, escalating a heated conflict with the nation’s main state-owned railway company over issues related to work hours and salary. This strike has caused a major disruption in train services nationwide, leaving commuters and other travelers to seek alternate modes of transportation, such as long-distance buses, cars, or …

Ecuador’s already precarious security situation worsened dramatically this week, marked by a dramatic incident where armed men with explosives attacked a television station during a live broadcast. The nation has been experiencing a surge in violence, including explosions, abductions of police officers, and prison riots, as authorities struggle to maintain control. The escape of a notorious drug lord from prison …

On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution urging the Houthi rebels in Yemen to stop their aggressive actions in the Red Sea. This resolution comes amidst hints from the United States and the United Kingdom that they might undertake military strikes in response. The resolution, which received 11 votes in favor and had four abstentions including Russia …

Idan Amedi, a well-known Israeli actor famous for his role as a special forces soldier in the popular Netflix series “Fauda,” has sustained serious injuries in Gaza while serving in the Israeli military. He is currently in critical condition in the ICU at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, as confirmed by the hospital. Despite the severity of …

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal advanced in the Australian Open 2024 qualifiers on Wednesday (Jan 10), defeating France’s Geoffrey Blancaneaux to move closer to securing a spot in the main draw of the prestigious tournament. Nagal triumphed with scores of 6-3, 7-5 in a match that spanned 1 hour and 46 minutes. His next challenge will be against Australia’s Edward …

Tottenham Hotspur has acquired Timo Werner on loan from Leipzig as of Tuesday, providing the German forward with another opportunity to prove himself in the Premier League following his mixed performance with Chelsea. Werner, 27, has signed a six-month contract with Tottenham, which includes an option to finalize the transfer permanently in the summer. His arrival at Spurs is timely, …

India’s Ankita Raina has been eliminated from the Australian Open qualifiers following her defeat to Czech Republic’s Sara Bejlek with scores of 6-1, 7-5. This loss on Wednesday (Jan 10) marks the end of India’s participation in the women’s singles qualifiers. However, India’s Sumit Nagal continues his journey in the tournament, progressing to the next round of the men’s singles …

Scientists have recently revealed the origin of an enigmatic radio signal that took eight billion years to reach Earth. The discovery, unveiled at the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society in New Orleans, Louisiana, traced the oldest and most distinct fast radio burst (FRB) back to a unique cosmic location dating back to nearly half the age of the …