MOSCOW — It’s like turkey at Thanksgiving: On New Year’s in Russia, revelers traditionally eat plenty of Olivier salad. It was introduced in the then Russian Empire in 1860 by French chef Lucien Olivier, but today everyone has a slightly different recipe. It is so popular that the cost of its basic ingredients, which usually…
PALM BEACH, Florida – Cars begin lining up early in the morning to be inspected by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s vast estate in South Florida. Famous figures such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk appear…
U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday that the Taliban authorities who govern Afghanistan must revoke a ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, women have been progressively removed from public spaces, prompting the United Nations to denounce the “gender apartheid” that the administration has…
PANAJI: Revenue collection in Goa increased markedly by Rs 75.51 crore in December 2024 as compared to the same month last year, chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. He said the increase in revenue highlighted Goa’s growing economic growth and fiscal health, making December 2024 a major milestone for the state. Sawant said the…
Puerto Rico on Tuesday suffered the latest in a series of widespread power outages that have left 1.3 million people, about 80% of the entire island, in the dark. More than a million power customers were without power across the U.S. as of 5:30 a.m. due to an infrastructure issue at a power plant on…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering as colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular light show in the center. Thousands of people also crowded into the city center or…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29, called “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan”. The five-year plan aims to address key economic challenges through a specific framework called the “Five E’s”: Exports; E-Pakistan; Equity and Empowerment; Environment, Food and Water Security; and Energy and Infrastructure. Earlier in April,…
NEW DELHI: In the 2024 election season, political slogans have become more than just catchy phrases; They were powerful tools for influencing public opinion, mobilizing voters, and shaping the narratives of various campaigns. Slogans, often brief but impactful, summarized the central messages of political parties and provided a sense of direction to their followers. These…
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STREET. JOHN’S, NL – As officials look for ways to reduce the rising costs of flights for people in Labrador, one airport executive hopes a massive new energy deal with Quebec will help. The northern region is served by PAL Airlines and its partner, Air Borealis, and Goose Bay Airport Corporation’s Rex Goudie says a…