Category: World

Brazil's Prosecutor-General, Paulo Gonet, has formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with orchestrating a coup attempt to remain in power following his 2022 electoral defeat. The indictment alleges that Bolsonaro and 33 associates devised a scheme, dubbed "Green and Yellow Dagger," which included plans to poison President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and assassinate Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The charges, submitted to the Supreme Court, accuse Bolsonaro and his allies of forming an armed criminal organization intent on subverting

The United Arab Emirates and Russia have taken significant steps to enhance their financial and economic collaboration. On 17 February 2025, both nations convened the inaugural UAE-Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue in Abu Dhabi, culminating in the signing of an agreement aimed at eliminating double taxation on income and capital. This pact is designed to prevent tax evasion and foster a more transparent and competitive tax environment, thereby stimulating bilateral trade and investment. The UAE delegation was led by Mohamed bin

Personnel from SpaceX are joining the Federal Aviation Administration at the agency’s Air Traffic Control Command Centre in Virginia to assist in the redevelopment of its air traffic control systems, following a significant incident involving Washington airspace. This partnership marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to modernise the US air traffic system and address critical vulnerabilities that were highlighted by the recent air traffic failure. The failure, which resulted in significant air traffic disruptions, prompted the FAA to

A Delta Air Lines aircraft overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to 18 individuals. The incident occurred as Flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, concluded its journey from Minneapolis to Toronto. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ900, was carrying 80 occupants—76 passengers and four crew members. Upon landing at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time, the plane flipped upside down on the snow-covered runway. Emergency responders promptly evacuated all individuals on board before a fire ignited

A health scare unfolded in Manhattan on Sunday when two patients exhibiting symptoms resembling Ebola were transported from a CityMD urgent care facility on East 125th Street and Lexington Avenue to Bellevue Hospital. Emergency responders, donning hazmat suits, managed the situation with utmost caution. However, subsequent evaluations determined that the patients were suffering from norovirus, a common and less severe gastrointestinal infection. The initial alarm was raised due to concerns that the patients might have been in contact with individuals recently

A team of scientists from Bengaluru has developed a cutting-edge catalyst that could significantly enhance the production of green hydrogen, offering a promising solution for a cleaner energy future. Green hydrogen, produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity in a process called electrolysis, has emerged as one of the most sought-after clean fuels to decarbonise various sectors, including transport and heavy industry. The breakthrough by the Bengaluru-based researchers addresses one of the key challenges in the production