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Giant container ship MV Ever Given stuck in Suez Canal ‘partially refloated’

<p>A canal services firm says that salvage teams have “partially refloated” the colossal container ship that remains wedged across the Suez Canal, without providing further details about when the vessel would be set free. Leth Agencies said early Monday that the modest breakthrough came after intensive efforts to push and pull the ship with 10 […]</p>

World Water Day 2021: History, Theme and Significance

<p>United Nations celebrates March 22, each year, as World Water Day to make people aware of the importance of freshwater. On the occasion of the 28th World Water Day, we take a brief look at its history, its significance and this year’s theme. The idea for a World Water Day was put forward in 1992, […]</p>

Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude shakes Japan, tsunami advisory issued

<p>Japan on Saturday experienced a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook buildings in the capital, Tokyo, and caused a tsunami advisory for the country’s northeast coast. There were no immediate reports of damage. The US Geological Survey said the quake was centred 27 kilometres (16.7 miles) east of Ishinomaki at a depth of 60 kilometres […]</p>

Myanmar: 12 people killed in security forces firing

<p>In Myanmar, at least 12 people were killed in firing by the security forces as the protests against the military government continued for the 42nd day yesterday. According to media reports, 5 people were killed and several others injured when police opened fire on a sit-in protest in Mandalay. One person was killed in Pyay […]</p>

Beyonce pays tribute to fan who died after battling cancer

<p>Pop star Beyonce paid homage to a fan who passed away over the weekend after a two-year battle with brain cancer. The singer shared a special a cappella medley of some of her songs in honour of 13-year-old Lyric Chanel who died on Friday. The video posted on YouTube featured montage of videos and photos […]</p>

Myanmar: Bloodiest day for the country as 38 killed in protests

<p>In Myanmar, it was the most violent day yesterday in the ongoing protest against the military government. United Nations Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener said in New York that since the coup happened in Myanmar on 1st of February, it was the bloodiest day as 38 people died in a single day. She said, in […]</p>

New strain similar to South Africa variant on the rise in New York

<p>A new coronavirus variant is on the rise in New York City, researchers said on Wednesday. The new variant, known as B.1.526, was first identified in samples collected in New York in November, and by mid-February represented about 12% of cases, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, said on Wednesday. The […]</p>