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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes, blackouts

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes, blackouts

The epicentre of the quake was located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Bartolome Maso, Cuba, according to a report by the US Geological Survey

11 November,2024 07:38 AM IST | Havana | AP
Argentina Prez fires his foreign min after vote in favour of ending US embargo

Argentina Prez fires his foreign min after vote in favour of ending US embargo

Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was replaced by Argentina's ambassador to the US, Gerardo Werthein, Milei's spokesman Manuel Adorni said on his X account.

31 October,2024 03:29 PM IST | Buenos Aires | AP
Cuba: Island country continues to remain in darkness after days of blackout

Cuba: Island country continues to remain in darkness after days of blackout

Some neighbourhoods had electricity restored in the capital, where 2 million people live, but most of Havana remained dark. The crisis in Cuba began with the failure of the Antonio Guiteras power plant on Friday, which caused a complete collapse of the island's electricity system

20 October,2024 10:40 PM IST | Havana | mid-day online correspondent
Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as Category 4 hurricane

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as Category 4 hurricane

The National Hurricane Centre in Miami said Helene roared ashore around 11:10 p.m. EDT near the mouth of the Aucilla River in the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast. It had maximum sustained winds estimated at 140 mph ( 225 kph).

27 September,2024 09:56 AM IST | Crawfordville (US) | PTI
This new menu in Mumbai blends flavours of New York and Paris

This new menu in Mumbai blends flavours of New York and Paris

A two-day inspired collaboration between two SoBo chefs will introduce classic desserts and hearty savoury fare

09 August,2024 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Devanshi Doshi
Paris Olympics 2024: Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez replaces Vinesh in the finals

Paris Olympics 2024: Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez replaces Vinesh in the finals

The 29-year-old Phogat went on to secure a 5-0 win over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian wrestler was disqualified for being 100gm overweight during the morning weigh-in

07 August,2024 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Immerse yourself in 4 curated art shows across Indian metro cities

Immerse yourself in 4 curated art shows across Indian metro cities

For a dose of thought-provoking artwork, check out this curated list of shows in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Plus, in Mumbai, an auction presents 93 lots of rare books, prints, maps, photographs, and letters for collectors

20 July,2024 09:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea

South Korea’s mass-circulation Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported earlier Tuesday that the North Korean diplomat, named Ri Il Kyu, fled to South Korea with his wife and children in November last year

17 July,2024 07:28 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies
Char Dham Yatra sees record-breaking influx of 3,60,000 pilgrims

Char Dham Yatra sees record-breaking influx of 3,60,000 pilgrims

Despite the remarkable growth, the Char Dham Yatra has continued seamlessly and efficiently following the meticulous planning and coordination by district authorities

25 May,2024 11:14 AM IST | Uttarakhand | ANI
CRS report: nearly 66,000 Indians officially became American citizens in 2022

CRS report: nearly 66,000 Indians officially became American citizens in 2022

Congressional Research Service said the largest number of naturalisations were from Mexico, followed by India, the Philippines, Cuba & the Dominican Republic.

22 April,2024 09:36 AM IST | Washington | PTI

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