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Dominica, a Caribbean Island nation, has faced significant natural disasters, particularly hurricanes and tropical storms. In 2015, Tropical Storm Erica caused severe flooding, landslides and widespread destruction, leaving thousands homeless and costing the island millions in damages. In 2017, Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane, devastated Dominica, destroying nearly all infrastructure, homes and agriculture, and killed dozens. The island experienced extensive power outages, water shortages, and disruptions in healthcare and education. Dominica’s economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and tourism, was severely impacted. But the island nation always showed remarkable resilience and progress – something that its Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit highlighted on Sunday. “After Hurricane Maria, everybody said Dominica is finished and guess what… Read More »“World Can’t Talk About Resilience Unless They Talk About Dominica”: PM Skerritt

A Hainan Airlines flight that departed from Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a fire on board. The flight headed to Shenzhen, China, encountered trouble when a bird strike caused an engine failure. Italian Coast Guard officials reported that the bird strike posed a threat to the aircraft’s 249 passengers and 16 crew members. While bird strikes are relatively common, they can be dangerous, especially if they impact an engine. Fortunately, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner safely returned to Fiumicino after dumping fuel over the sea. Despite the emergency landing, there were no reported delays to air traffic, according to an Italian airport official. Italian sources indicate… Read More »Video: Hainan Airlines Flight Catches Fire Mid-Air, Turns Back To Rome

The BJP has written to the Election Commission, seeking a First Information Report against Congress’s Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, over what they have called ‘lies” against the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevk Sangh. A party delegation, led by Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, has submitted a 10-page memorandum to the Commission, mentioning Mr Gandhi’s speeches and remarks and sought that he be “censured” and “restrained”. The move comes on the heels of the Congress complaint on the BJP’s “communal ads” — the party today said the poll body has taken note of it. The party has accused the BJP of posting a misleading advertisement on social media that contained “false… Read More »BJP-Congress In Tit-For-Tat Complaint To Election Commission

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has partnered with Emeritus to introduce an online General Management programme, aimed at mid-to-senior professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills. The 11-month course, which will commence on December 30, covers a wide range of business disciplines, including finance, operations, marketing, HR, and strategic leadership. This comprehensive course is designed to equip professionals with practical insights into AI-driven decision-making, emerging technologies, and leadership in the digital age. Participants will have access to pre-recorded videos, allowing them to learn at their own pace, with additional support from industry experts who will guide them throughout the programme. A key feature of the course is the on-campus immersion, providing networking opportunities… Read More »IIM Kozhikode Launches New Management Programme For Working Professionals, Check Details

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 officially began in Azerbaijan on Monday, with delegates from nearly 200 countries preparing for intense discussions on finance and trade. The two-week summit commenced in Baku days after Donald Trump’s re-election in the US. The US president-elect has previously threatened to reverse the country’s climate commitments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to attend the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), but he is expected to skip the event, as he has in previous years. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav may also be absent, with Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, set to lead the Indian… Read More »COP29: Key Attendees, India’s Priorities And Trump’s Climate Stand