Greek archaeologists have unearthed a Roman era statue in Athens, the country’s culture ministry has said. The headless statue, made of white marble, depicts a nude male figure resembling a god in…
Year: 2024
Sri Lanka to set up tourism commission
The Sri Lankan government will integrate all agencies that deal with tourism and set up a tourism commission next year. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) has a national plan…
7,500 missing during Bosnian War remain unaccounted for
Over 7,500 individuals who went missing during the Bosnian War in the 1990s remain unaccounted for, the Missing Persons Institute (MPI) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has said. Saliha Duderija, Chairwoman of…
Blue Origin plans to attempt the first launch of its New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin plans to attempt the first launch of its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2024. The mission, called NG-1, will see New Glenn lift off from Blue Origin’s Launch…
Canada lists big weather events of 2024
Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its annual top ten list of the country’s most severe weather events of 2024. Record-breaking temperatures were a top contributor to this year’s weather events,…
Amazon has expanded into online car sales with the launch of Amazon Autos
Amazon has expanded into online car sales with the launch of Amazon Autos, an e-commerce business that lets customers find and buy new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships. Amazon is kicking…
UN estimates that around 1 million Syrians could return home in the first half of 2025
Around 1 million Syrian refugees may return home to Syria between January and June next year, estimates the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Over 6 million people fled Syria as a…
Red Cross fears over 200 volunteers missing on Mayotte
The Red Cross fears that a large number of its volunteers are missing on the island of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido. As many as 200 volunteers may be missing. In a BBC…
Gloomy outlook for German economy
Expectations for the German economy unexpectedly declined sharply last month, according to the Ifo analysis agency. The weakness of the German economy has become chronic, says Ifo CEO Clemens Fuest after the…
EU to reopen embassy in Syria
The EU will engage with Syria’s new leadership and restore its diplomatic presence, say EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas and EU President Ursula Von der Leyen. The EU delegation in Damascus,…