International Life
Starbucks reported a sharp drop in global sales
Global sales at US coffee chain Starbucks fell 7 percent in the July-September quarter, the third consecutive quarter of declines. At the same time, earnings per share decreased by 25% compared to the same period last year.
Read more...23.10.2024 14:39Gaza Under Bombing: Highlights of Day 383
It has been 383 days since Israel launched its war of aggression and destruction in the Gaza Strip. 24 hours of major events in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the entire Middle East.
Read more...23.10.2024 13:34In the European Union, the Netherlands is the leader in terms of ethnic discrimination, and France is the leader in religious discrimination
According to the results of a survey conducted by the European Commission among about 26,000 people from 27 EU member states, 21 percent of participants reported that they had been discriminated against or insulted during the past year. Discrimination on the basis of skin color, ethnicity, age and socio-economic status is highest in the Netherlands, followed by discrimination on the basis of religion in France. In this regard, Sweden, Belgium and Cyprus are also in high places.
Read more...23.10.2024 12:2625 Israeli soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon, and there are several victims
At least 25 Israeli soldiers have been wounded in clashes in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours. There are also a number of victims, among them, as a result of the clash with Hezbollah, the reserve major of the Israeli army, the deputy commander of the 9308th battalion of the 228th "Alon" brigade, Aviram Harib, and 27-year-old Sa'ar Eliad Navarski, from the 7338th "Adirim" artillery regiment, died.
Read more...23.10.2024 11:32UN: Since 2014, the population of Ukraine has decreased by 10 million people
According to the UN Population Fund, since 2014, the population of Ukraine has decreased by approximately 10 million people (only after 2022 - by 8 million). In particular, 6.7 million people went abroad as refugees. Also, at least 11,973 civilians were killed during the war.
Read more...23.10.2024 10:45The number of people killed in the explosion of a fuel tanker in Nigeria has reached 181
The death toll from the explosion of a fuel truck in northern Nigeria has risen to 181, with 80 others in hospital. The accident was caused by the speeding of the driver. Those who died were trying to collect the spilled fuel from the tanker.
Read more...23.10.2024 09:08Iran has started building a wall on the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan
Iran has started building a wall along its eastern borders with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The goal of the project is to fight fuel, food and medicine smuggling and illegal migration. The height of the wall is 4 meters, the length is about 300 kilometers.
Read more...22.10.2024 14:52Gaza Under Bombing: Highlights of Day 382
It has been 382 days since Israel began its war of aggression and destruction in the Gaza Strip. 24 hours of major events in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the entire Middle East.
Read more...22.10.2024 13:39Russia is deporting immigrants at a record pace
In the first six months of 2024, Russian courts decided to deport 85,800 migrants, which exceeded all figures in 2022. The amount of fines imposed by the courts on immigrants is also increasing. In the first six months of 2024, foreigners were fined 590 million rubles (more than 6.1 million dollars). This is almost equal to the entire year 2023.
Read more...22.10.2024 10:33A woman in a hijab became the minister of culture in a non-Muslim country
A young Muslim woman has been appointed as the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage in Kenya. Ummi Bashir holds an MA in Armed Conflict and Peace and is currently writing her PhD in International Relations. The fact that she is a mother of many children does not hinder her success at the national and international level.
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