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Massive Flooding Submerges 150,000 Acres in Greece
Environmentavgi1h ago

Massive Flooding Submerges 150,000 Acres in Greece

Over 150,000 acres of land have been submerged by floodwaters, with more than 1,600 cubic meters of water per second falling. Drainage efforts are expected to take at least two months, as authorities work to pump water from roads and settlements.

Ghana’s democracy is speaking; Are we listening?
Politicsmyjoyonline15h ago

Ghana’s democracy is speaking; Are we listening?

There are defining moments in a nation’s democratic journey when silence becomes dangerous, when lingering questions about power, money, and accountability can no longer be deferred. Ghana stands at such a crossroads.

Czech Roads Damaged by Harsh Winter
Environmentirozhlas21h ago

Czech Roads Damaged by Harsh Winter

Roads in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic have suffered extensive damage, including thousands of potholes, due to one of the harshest winters in recent years, characterized by high humidity and frost.

DOLE issues February 25 work, pay rules
Politicsinquirer1d ago

DOLE issues February 25 work, pay rules

MANILA, Philippines — In line with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded employees that the “no work, no pay” principle will be implemented on that day. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared February 25

Environmentzdg-md2d ago

Fog and Black Ice Affect Roads in Moldova

Fog and black ice are impacting traffic on several national roads in Moldova on February 24, following overnight rain and drizzle. Authorities have mobilized 32 vehicles and 13 road workers to manage the conditions.

Seven Fatalities on Irish Roads in 24 Hours
Worldirish-independent2d ago

Seven Fatalities on Irish Roads in 24 Hours

Seven people died on Irish roads within a 24-hour period, including a 16-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run in Co Meath and a Kildare couple in separate crashes, marking one of the deadliest days of the year.

Continued Construction in Sinemorets, Bulgaria
Environmentdnevnik-bg1h ago

Continued Construction in Sinemorets, Bulgaria

Construction continues in the 'Polyani' area of Sinemorets, Bulgaria, with the municipality of Tsarevo initiating procedures to build two roads to properties of questionable legality, according to environmental activists.

40 years ago February 25, 1986: US asks Marcos to resign
PoliticsSCMPindian-expressRappler+1inquirer18h ago4 sources

40 years ago February 25, 1986: US asks Marcos to resign

MANILA, Philippines — Before Edsa became one of the most congested roads in the Philippines, it was a venue of resistance that marked the end of the more than 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. From February 22-25, 1986, millions of Filipinos converged on Efipanio delos Santos Avenue between Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo, heeding

Fog Warning Issued for Serbian Roads
Environmentdanas2d ago

Fog Warning Issued for Serbian Roads

Public enterprise 'Putevi Srbije' has issued a warning about potential fog on certain road sections in Serbia, particularly along river courses, in valleys, gorges, and on bridges.

TechnologyDawn2d ago

India plans AI ‘data city’ on staggering scale in Andhra Pradesh

As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new “data city” to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says. “The AI revolution is here, no second thoughts about it,” said Nara Lokesh, information technology minister for Andhra Pradesh state, which is positioning the city of Visakhapatnam as a cornerstone of India’s AI push. “And as a nation… we have taken a stand that we’ve got to embrace it,” he told AFP ahead of an international AI summit next week in New Delhi. Lokesh boasts the state has secured investment agreements of $175 billion involving 760 projects, including a $15bn investment by Google for its largest AI infrastructure hub outside the United States. And a joint venture between India’s Reliance Industries, Canada’s Brookfield and US firm Digital Realty is investing $11bn to develop an AI data centre in the same city. Visakhapatnam — home to around two million people and popularly known as “Vizag” — is better known for its cricket ground that hosts international matches than cutting-edge technology. But the southeastern port city is now being pitched as a landing point for submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore. “The data city is going to come in one ecosystem… with a 100 kilometre radius,” Lokesh said. For comparison, Taiwan is roughly 100km wide. ‘Whole nine yards’ Lokesh said the plan goes far beyond data connectivity, adding that his state had “received close to 25 per cent of all foreign direct investments” in India in 2025. “It’s not just about the data centres,” he explained while outlining a sweeping vision of change, with Andhra Pradesh offering land at one US cent per acre (three per hectare) for major investors. “I’m chasing the companies that make those servers that go sit in those data centres, the companies that make the entire air conditioning, the water-cooling system — the whole nine yards.” The 43-year-old, Stanford-educated minister is the son of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who helped turn Hyderabad into a major technology hub that is dubbed “Cyberabad”. They are allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host the AI Impact Summit from Monday. India is now third in a global AI power ranking — sitting above South Korea and Japan — based on more than 40 indicators from patents to private funding calculated by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centred AI. With more than a billion internet users, India has seen a surge of investment as generative AI players seek inroads to the world’s most populous country. Microsoft said in December it will invest $17.5bn to help build the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it the firm’s “largest investment ever in Asia”. But critics say India lags in access to high-end computing power or commercial AI deployment, and remains more a consumer than creator of the cutting-edge technology. Some question whether data centres will create meaningful employment when up and running, but Lokesh rejects that. “Every industrial revolution has always created more jobs than it has displaced,” he said. “But it has created those jobs in countries that have embraced the industrial revolution.” ‘Learned from China’ Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land. He said the state government had accounted for the vast electricity and water demands for the energy-hungry industry, and would tap “surplus water” that drains into the Bay of Bengal to cool the massive data centres. “It’s a crime that so much water during monsoons goes into our oceans,” he said. He cited China as an inspiration — admiring how India’s rival had “been able to systematically bring people out of poverty” at speed. The state’s plan to create industrial clusters was something he had “learned from China”. With a target of six gigawatts of data centre capacity — three already signed and another three in the pipeline — Andhra Pradesh is betting that speed and scale will give it an edge. New Delhi last year agreed to “in-principle approval” for six 1.2 GW nuclear power plants at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh. “We are on a journey,” Lokesh said. “We will execute these projects at a pace that the country has never seen”.

Heavy traffic as holidaymakers return to Attica
Worldekathimerininewsbeast2d ago2 sources

Heavy traffic as holidaymakers return to Attica

The return of holidaymakers from the three-day Clean Monday weekend is peaking, causing significant delays on national roads leading to Attica, particularly at the entrances to the basin.

Mexico tense after El Mencho’s death: Videos show chaos as cartel members storm airport, torch petrol pump
PoliticsobservadorTimes of India3d ago2 sources

Mexico tense after El Mencho’s death: Videos show chaos as cartel members storm airport, torch petrol pump

Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was killed by the government, sparking widespread violent reprisals. Cartel operatives retaliated by blocking roads, torching businesses, and vehicles across several states, demonstrating their power and reach. The unrest disrupted daily life, including transportation and events, highlighting the significant influence of organized crime.

MMDA revives Metrobase 136 operations
Politicsinquirer2h ago

MMDA revives Metrobase 136 operations

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday assured the public of an immediate response to their road emergencies through its five-minute response hotline. At a Palace briefing, MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III highlighted the reactivation and reformatting of Metrobase 136, which will respond to crises on major roads covered by

It's a terrible time to quit your job. These 7 Big Tech workers share why they did it anyway.
BusinessBusiness Insider22h ago

It's a terrible time to quit your job. These 7 Big Tech workers share why they did it anyway.

Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right) quit their Big Tech roles without another job lined up. Kruthika Jayatheertha (left), David Chong (center), and Joslyn Orgill (right) A challenging career market has left many workers clinging to their jobs. Some people have chosen to quit anyway. Seven former employees of Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft shared what led them to walk away. Last year, Joslyn Orgill stood at a crossroads. She could keep her six-f...

Slovenia Grapples with Daily Mobility Challenges
Environment24ur1d ago

Slovenia Grapples with Daily Mobility Challenges

Nearly 70 percent of daily commutes in Slovenia are done by car, leading to overcrowded roads, constant traffic jams, and a lack of parking. Public transport is largely confined to urban centers, making it difficult for rural residents.

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Gruža
Politicsn1-serbia1d ago

Serbian Farmers Block Roads in Gruža

Farmers in Gruža, Serbia, are organizing road blockades, with one farmer claiming that questions at a meeting with the minister were posed by individuals close to the ministry.

VW Golf VI Dominates Bosnian Roads
Businessklix-ba2d ago

VW Golf VI Dominates Bosnian Roads

The Volkswagen Golf VI, particularly diesel models from 2010-2011, remains the most popular vehicle in Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to discussions about its economic and cultural significance.

Multiple Traffic Accidents and Wet Roads in Belgrade
Worldn1-serbia3d ago

Multiple Traffic Accidents and Wet Roads in Belgrade

Three people were injured in four traffic accidents in Belgrade, with one 24-year-old man seriously injured on the old Novi Sad road. Roads are wet due to melting snow, leading to increased traffic and potential rockfalls.

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed
Politicsle-mondeel-universal-english3d ago2 sources

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers had killed one of the country's biggest drug lords and the leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera – one of the most wanted men in both Mexico and the United States. Retaliatory violence has spread to multiple states, as roads are being blocked and flights canceled.

TTAP slams govt for ‘flawed’ policies, warns of ‘irreversible damage’
PoliticsDawn3d ago

TTAP slams govt for ‘flawed’ policies, warns of ‘irreversible damage’

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday launched a broadside against the government, terming its national and foreign policies “flawed”, criticising its economic performance and governance decisions, and warning that the country was facing irreversible damage. The leaders, including Taimur Khan Jhagra, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai and others, were speaking at a press conference in Islamabad. Jhagra alleged that the ...