About: Abubakr Farrukh
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Arya Rajendran Becomes the Youngest Mayor of India
Posted on: 01 Jan 2021
Arya Rajendran became the youngest mayor of India at 21 on Monday when she was sworn-in in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the largest urban body in the state. She was administered the oath of office to Rajendran inside a tightly-packed council hall after she was elected mayor with 54 votes out of 99 votes cast. Her election was imminent as the CPM-led LDF had 51 members in the 100-member council. The ruling BJP, which had canvassed extensively this time to capture power in the corporation, was consoled with 34. Five members…
Brexit: United Kingdom Completes Separation from European Union
Posted on: 01 Jan 2021
A new era has kicked off for the United Kingdom post-Brexit after it completed its final separation from the European Union. The UK stopped observing EU rules at 23:00 GMT, as replacement mechanisms for trade, travel, immigration, and security cooperation came into force. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his country had “freedom in our hands” and added that it now has the ability to do things “differently and better” as the long Brexit process was over. However, opponents of leaving the EU say the UK will be worse off. Scottish…
My Brand New Year’s Resolution 2021, and Probably Beyond…
Posted on: 31 Dec 2020
My brand new year’s resolution was coming anyway, even if I had not read some bizarre post a few days back related to others’ toxicity. While I was scrolling down Facebook a day or two ago, I glanced through a post where the person wanted to “cut off ties with toxic people.” Nay, it was that person’s NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION! For the last two years, I have been writing my own version of New Year’s Resolution. However, each year, I remained unsuccessful in satisfying myself concerning the pursuit of those…
Saudi Arabia Launches Air Raids in Sanaa After Deadly Aden Blasts
Posted on: 31 Dec 2020
The Saudi-UAE coalition has reportedly carried out air raids in Sanaa following attacks in the southern port city of Aden, leaving many dead. The latest explosions struck the main airport in the southern city of Aden, causing the death of at least 26 people. The Saudi-led coalition launched the aerial attacks overnight on the capital’s International Airport, in addition to two Houthi sites. According to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV, the Saudi attacks were launched in Rima Hamid in Sanhan district and Wadi Rjam in Bani Hashish district in southern Sanaa,.…
Pandemic Eclipses New Year celebrations around the world
Posted on: 31 Dec 2020
The coronavirus has imposed restrictions on New Year celebrations around the world as many countries are reporting new spikes in cases. Public gatherings, fireworks displays, and others have been called off from Sydney to New York. New year celebrations are being particularly canceled in Europe, amid fears of the new and more contagious variant of the disease. France has deployed 100,000 police to dismantle New Year’s Eve parties and enforce a night-time curfew. So far, more than 1.8 million people have died due to the virus across the world since…
