New Zealand port breaks into tanker ownership with new order in Turkey
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Day: December 9, 2025
New Research Links Volcanic Activity To Origins Of Black Death Pandemic
Previously unknown volcanic eruptions may have kicked off an unlikely series of events that brought the Black Death — the most devastating pandemic in human history — to the shores of mediaeval Europe, new research has revealed.
UAE Ministry of Higher Education withdraws Midocean University recognition over major violations
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education revoked recognition of Midocean University after inspections revealed major violations, including unaccredited programmes, flawed online courses, record discrepancies, and non-compliance with national laws. The univ…
Al Jazeera reports from Aceh Tamiang as flood survivors face new dangers
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Indonesia’s Aceh Tamiang, one of the areas worst hit by the deadly floods.
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus
Lithuania’s government has declared a national emergency over security risks from balloons coming from Belarus
Israel biggest killer of journalists worldwide for 3 years running: RSF
Reporters Without Borders reported on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza. In its annual report, the Paris-based media freedom gro…
Family sues cruise ship line after passenger death is declared homicide
Michael Virgil, 35, died after threatening to break down a door and yelling at other passengers in a drunken outburst onboard a Royal Caribbean liner.
Turning this tiny laptop into a Linux work machine was one of the best decisions I’ve made
The X Plus Storm 10 laptop excels at handling demanding tasks and runs Linux smoothly.
Bulker owner Cetus Maritime banks $60m loan from BNP Paribas
Hong Kong-based owner’s credit facility will be linked to sustainability targets
Fatal Thailand-Cambodia clashes spread along contested border area
Each side has blamed the other for renewed clashes, which have derailed a ceasefire brokered by Donald TrumpDeadly clashes have escalated along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border as both sides blamed each other for the fighting and vowed to defend t…