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Peru’s Ports Shuttered as Massive Waves Batter the Coastline Peru’s coastal regions are reeling from the impact of powerful waves reaching up to 13 feet (4 meters), causing authorities to close a significant number of the country’s ports. On Saturday, Peru’s National Emergency Operations Centre reported that 91 of the nation’s 121 ports had been shut down until January 1, 2025, as the massive waves continued to strike the coastline.…

Ilham Aliyev Blames Russia for Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev made a bold statement on Sunday, alleging that the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people, was caused by gunshots fired from Russian territory. Aliyev expressed deep frustration over the efforts of certain circles in Russia to cover up the truth behind the tragic incident, suggesting that the circumstances…

A Shift in Perspective: Elon Musk’s Evolving Stance on H-1B Visas In a stunning reversal, Elon Musk has labeled the H-1B visa system as “broken,” calling for major reforms just days after pledging to defend the program at all costs. This dramatic shift in perspective comes amid a heated debate over the future of the visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to fill positions in the United States. Musk’s…

Punjab came to a grinding halt today as farmers enforced a statewide bandh to press their demand for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP). Organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the strike has brought traffic, businesses, and essential supplies to a standstill in many parts of the state. The bandh, which began early Monday morning, is scheduled to continue until 4 PM. Emergency…

A deadly explosion rocked the Tyson Foods poultry plant in Camilla, Georgia, leaving one woman dead and several others injured. The tragedy unfolded late at night on December 26, 2024, with the victim identified as 61-year-old Bajarma Batozhapov from Las Vegas. Batozhapov, who was sleeping in a truck outside the facility, did not work at the plant. She was accompanying her husband, a truck driver, who was inside the building…

A fierce line of storms swept across the Southeast on Sunday, putting over 40 million people at risk of tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and torrential rain. Following Hurricane Helene’s impact, the region faced another blow, with deadly consequences and widespread damage. Storms Leave a Trail of Destruction Over the weekend, severe weather ravaged parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, culminating in multiple tornadoes. In Texas, the Houston area saw…

Political developments in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan continue to unfold, capturing regional and global attention. Here’s the latest roundup of news and opinions shaping the South Caucasus. Georgia Faces Political Turmoil Amid Protests The political climate in Georgia remains tense following the inauguration of Mikhail Kavelashvili, a president appointed by the ruling “Georgian Dream” party. His rise to office has sparked widespread criticism. Opposition parties, civil society groups, and non-governmental…