Author: Tanjid Osman

Early Saturday, Iran launched multiple missile attacks targeting northern Israel. Sirens sounded across much of the region as emergency services responded to damage and casualties. In central Israel, homes were damaged and more than a dozen people were injured, including two deaths, according to Israeli emergency officials on local news. The missile strikes followed Israeli air raids the previous night. Explosions were visible in Tel Aviv as Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites and military targets. Iran called its counterattack “Operation Severe Punishment” to respond to the Israeli strikes. On Friday night, Israeli forces conducted air strikes that killed at least…

Tanzania has announced that all foreign non-residents will be required to buy travel insurance upon entering the country starting from the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The new rule includes a fee of USD 44 per person and is designed to provide coverage for medical emergencies, accidents, and lost luggage. This move is part of the government’s new budget aimed at improving the safety and protection of international travelers. The Tanzanian government says the policy is meant to ensure tourists are better supported if anything goes wrong during their visit. The mandatory insurance will act as a safety net to reduce risks…

A family in Brazil is suing the city government of Rio de Janeiro after a woman died from Covid-19 just 22 days after giving birth. The case could be the first legal action in Brazil involving a maternal death linked to the virus Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was pregnant with her second child when the Covid-19 pandemic began. Despite being 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to take maternity leave from her job as a funeral agent. Her role was listed as an essential service under a federal order from then-President Jair Bolsonaro She was finally granted leave just days…

The Railway Ministry has started a pilot project to use drones for monitoring uneven loading in freight trains. This project will begin in three zones: South Eastern Railway, South East Central Railway, and South Western Railway. The aim is to improve safety and prevent derailments caused by unevenly loaded wagons. Uneven loading is a major cause of freight train accidents. The ministry plans to use drone technology to monitor load distribution in real time. Drones will provide aerial images and videos before trains leave the terminals. Visual software will help detect any unsafe or unbalanced loading automatically. The project includes…

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh set a new world record in the 400m medley at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria on Wednesday. The 18-year-old finished the race in 4 minutes 23.65 seconds, beating her own previous world record. This is her third world record in just a few days. McIntosh, who already has three Olympic gold medals, delivered a strong performance ahead of the World Championships next month in Singapore. She improved on her previous record of 4:24.38, which she set last May at the Canadian Olympic Trials in Toronto. The race started with McIntosh swimming the butterfly leg at…

Nvidia, the leading technology company, announced that it will build its first industrial artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform in Germany. This news came from CEO Jensen Huang during the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 12, 2025. The platform is designed specifically for industrial applications and aims to support German manufacturers, especially major carmakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The AI cloud will offer powerful computing capabilities tailored to industrial needs. It is expected to help factories, supply chains, and automotive companies improve automation, quality control, and design processes. Germany is a major center for automotive manufacturing, making it an ideal…

The United States has decided to remove some of its staff from the Middle East because of growing tension with Iran. The move comes at a time when nuclear talks between the two countries are stuck, and fears of a military conflict are increasing. President Donald Trump said U.S. personnel are being taken out of the region as a safety measure. The State Department updated its global travel warning, confirming that non-emergency staff have been ordered to leave due to security concerns. It also approved voluntary departure for family members of U.S. military staff in Bahrain and Kuwait. Officials said…

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel just two days after removing the entire previous committee. The new appointments bring several prominent critics of the government’s Covid-19 response onto the advisory board. Kennedy announced eight new members for the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, which advises on vaccine safety and who should receive vaccines. Kennedy said the previous 17-member panel had conflicts of interest and promised to appoint “highly credentialed” experts before the next ACIP meeting on June 25.…

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins has explained why Scott Boland, despite his strong performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was not selected for the World Test Championship 2025 Final Playing XI. The decision surprised many fans, given Boland’s recent success as a leading bowler for Australia. On Tuesday, Australia announced its team for the WTC Final. The squad includes the return of Josh Hazlewood, a veteran fast bowler making his first red-ball appearance in 2025. Boland, who impressed during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was left out of the lineup. For more than ten years, Australia’s fast bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh…

Thailand is experiencing widespread rainfall and strong winds as a tropical weather system moves through the region. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned that 57 provinces, including Bangkok, will face heavy downpours starting June 10. The department urges people to be ready for flash floods and mountain runoff. This intense weather is caused by a monsoon trough crossing the upper north and northeast, along with a strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. These systems are bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and high sea waves. For the next 24 hours, thunderstorms and…