International News and Affairs

Celebrate the International Day of Light in Arizona Enjoy free planetarium programs and optics activities for families, teachers, and science enthusiasts of all ages! If you are looking for an educational and entertaining activity for the whole family, the International Day of Light celebration is a must-attend event. With free planetarium programs and optics activities, you will learn about light and …

West Virginia University Extends International Student Fee to Graduate Assistants Starting this fall, West Virginia University will extend its international student fee to include graduate assistants. The fee, known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS) fee, is charged to international students by the University to fund the Student and Exchange Visitor program, which maintains records for international students …

United Airlines Reports $194 Million Loss in Q1 2023 United Airlines has reported a Q1 2023 loss of $194 million, in line with previous estimates as the airline’s post-Covid-19 recovery continues. However, the Chicago-based airline reported a 51% YoY revenue climb during the period, with revenue for the period ending 31 March at $11.4 billion. Rising fuel and personnel expenses …

Ericsson Reports Drop in Operating Earnings, CEO Sees Gradual Recovery Swedish telecom company Ericsson’s shares fell 4.5% on Tuesday after the firm reported a drop in adjusted operating earnings to SEK4bn ($387m) in Q1 2023 from SEK4.8bn a year ago. The result, which beat analysts’ forecast of SEK3.28bn, came after Ericsson announced it would cut 8,500 jobs as its margins …

Washington Post Live’s “This is Climate” Goes Global in Mexico City Washington Post Live is taking its notable “This is Climate” series to an international stage. The event will take place in Mexico City on Thursday, April 20th at 10:15 p.m. ET / 8:15 p.m. local time. The bilingual program will feature in-depth discussions about Mexico’s climate policy objectives, its …

Video Concourse Evacuated at Nashville International Airport Passengers at Nashville International Airport were in for a fright as the airport authorities evacuated the Video Concourse on Monday morning. The reason for the evacuation was due to a “suspicious package” that was found. The Details The airport authorities have not revealed any details about the suspicious package, keeping in line with …

Indian Politician and Gangster Atiq Ahmed Shot Dead on Live Television Police say the gunmen were masquerading as journalists – and three people were arrested at the scene. Sunday 16 April 2023 08:36, UK An Indian gangster-turned-politician, Atiq Ahmed, and his brother Ashraf were shot dead on live television while being escorted for a medical check-up in handcuffs. Gunmen Masquerading …

Sudan’s main paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the regular armed forces engaged in gunfire in Khartoum and other areas of the country on April 15. The RSF claimed to have seized strategic sites in Khartoum and Merowe, including the presidential palace and the army chief’s residence, but the army denied these allegations. The situation on the ground …

Memphis International Auto Show Returns After Pandemic Shutdown The Memphis International Auto Show has made a comeback at the Renasant Convention Center. After being shut down for months due to the pandemic, the free event is back to give visitors a chance to see over a hundred cars on display. Visitors have the opportunity to check out vehicles from various …

English Language and Culture Courses for International Students Available at U of A This Summer Photo Submitted Students and instructors from a previous English Language and Culture course. International students at the University of Arkansas have the opportunity to enroll in English language and culture courses during the upcoming summer semesters. This program offers students a chance to improve their …