Mystery shipwreck causes disastrous oil spill off Trinidad | Environment News

Mystery shipwreck causes disastrous oil spill off Trinidad | Environment News

Emergency workers in Trinidad and Tobago are scrambling to clean up a massive oil spill after a mystery vessel ran aground near the Caribbean island, casting a pall over Carnival tourism. Prime Minister Keith Rowley on Sunday declared a national emergency as oil leaking from the vessel affected some 15km…

Tight security and barricades as Indian farmers march to New Delhi | Protests News

Tight security and barricades as Indian farmers march to New Delhi | Protests News

Indian authorities have deployed heavy security to stop thousands of protesting farmers who were marching towards New Delhi to renew their demands for assured crop prices in a repeat of 2021 protests when they camped on the capital’s outskirts for more than a year. Police sealed multiple entry points into…

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup in historic win against Jordan | Football

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup in historic win against Jordan | Football

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second continental title. Jordan were playing in their first Asian Cup final and seeking their first major trophy, but it was Qatar who…

Carnival extravaganza kicks off in Brazil | In Pictures

Carnival extravaganza kicks off in Brazil | In Pictures

To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry which began on Friday. “I officially declare Carnival 2024 open!” King Momo said after Mayor Eduardo Paes bestowed upon him a gigantic, silver and gold key. Confetti…

Photos: Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran | Football

Photos: Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran | Football

From the first minute of a breathless match, Qatar and Iran went directly at each other when in possession and they delivered a treat to watch. Iran opened the scoring in the third minute with Sardar Azmoun producing a brilliant overhead kick, leaving the Qatari goalkeeper and the defence as…

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures

It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’ | In Pictures

It is winter in Pakistan, and that means weddings. Lots of weddings. During the cooler weather between November and February, millions of people attend weddings every week. Pakistanis living abroad come home from around the world for the season, packing airport arrival halls and five-star hotels. They even have a…

At least 150,000 protest in Berlin against Germany’s far right | Protests News

At least 150,000 protest in Berlin against Germany’s far right | Protests News

Mass demonstrations are taking place in Germany in the fourth week of protests against the far right. Approximately 150,000 people took to the streets of the capital Berlin on Saturday, police said. Similar protests were also taking place in cities including Dresden and Hanover, in a sign of growing opposition…