Finnish authorities have detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspecting it of damaging the Estlink-2 undersea power cable that links Finland and Estonia across the Baltic Sea. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Day, is the latest in a series of disruptions to critical infrastructure in the region. Officials have classified the damage as aggravated sabotage, further heightening tensions...

Germany is preparing for an early national election on February 23, 2025, after President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag in response to the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition. This decision, announced earlier today, follows weeks of political instability marked by a failed confidence vote on December 16 and the disbanding of Scholz’s three-party coalition in early November. The...

Japan Airlines (JAL) faced an unexpected disruption on Thursday when a cyberattack targeted its network, leading to delays in over 20 domestic flights and temporary suspension of ticket sales. The incident occurred during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, as millions of Japanese citizens prepared to travel for the New Year holidays. The issue began early Thursday...

In a dominant 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day 2024, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens cemented his legacy as the NFL’s most prolific rushing quarterback. With a six-yard scramble in the third quarter, Jackson surpassed Michael Vick’s longstanding record of 6,109 career rushing yards, reaching a total of 6,110. This milestone, achieved in just 102...

Every year on December 25th, millions of people around the world come together to celebrate Christmas, a holiday marked by joy, togetherness, and timeless traditions. While it is most commonly recognized as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas has evolved over centuries to include a diverse blend of customs, both religious and secular. Beyond the festive...

Hanukkah, a cherished Jewish holiday known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated this year from the evening of Wednesday, December 25, 2024, to Thursday, January 2, 2025. This eight-day festival honors a pivotal chapter in Jewish history and serves as a timeless reminder of resilience, faith, and the enduring triumph of light over darkness. The origins of Hanukkah...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to achieve an extraordinary milestone this Christmas Eve by venturing closer to the sun than any human-made object ever before. Launched in 2018, the spacecraft is expected to pass within just 3.86 million miles of the sun’s surface, a feat that has captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts worldwide. This daring...

Late last night, the U.S. Congress managed to avert a government shutdown with the passage of a stopgap funding bill. Both the House and Senate approved the measure, which will maintain federal government operations through March 14, 2025. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law, preventing any immediate disruptions to federal agencies and services. The final...

Russia launched a massive cyberattack on Ukraine's state registries, disrupting vital digital infrastructure and emphasizing the ongoing threat of cyber warfare amid the conflict between the two nations. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna confirmed the breach, describing it as the largest external cyberattack in recent years. The targeted systems, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, include essential registries for...

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve concluded its final policy meeting of the year by reducing the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, setting it within a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the third rate cut in 2024, aiming to balance economic growth with inflation control. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the central bank's cautious approach, stating,...