Category: World

December
15
2024
5

By Brett Boyd
In World

Millions on Alert as Cyclone Chido Nears Southern Africa

As Cyclone Chido approaches, Zimbabwe braces for its impact with expected strong winds and heavy rains. This natural phenomenon threatens to affect six countries including Mozambique, Madagascar, and Malawi, with close to 2.7 million people potentially impacted. Preparedness measures, including evacuation and advisories, are underway across regions under threat.

Nepal Plane Crash: Families Seek Answers Amid Unanswered Questions and Official Silence

Families of the victims of a plane crash in Nepal, which killed 18 people, demand answers regarding the cause of the disaster. They seek to understand the technical issues the plane faced, the reason for the number of passengers, and why maintenance was scheduled in Pokhara. Officials promise a report in 45 days, while the crash highlights Nepal's poor aviation safety record.

Noam Chomsky's Wife Dispels Death Rumors: Renowned Linguist is Alive and Recovering

Valeria Wasserman Chomsky, wife of the distinguished linguist and activist Noam Chomsky, has dismissed circulating reports of his death. These unfounded claims surfaced on social media, leading to premature obituaries by Jacobin and The New Statesman. Chomsky, aged 95, is alive and recuperating from a previous stroke. Recently hospitalized in Brazil, he has now been discharged to continue his recovery at home.