World News for Nigerians Today 22/12/2018
Get all happenings around the world in real time with iDonsabi. Some interesting world news today, 22 December 2018 are: Duchess of Sussex- Meghan Markle’s pregnancy and the two Chinese hackers accused of global attacks.
1. Royal Staff Worried Over Meghan Markle’s Pregnancy
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who has been termed a ‘workaholic’, has been issued a warning from royal staffs who are worried about her wellbeing and that of the unborn prince.
Meghan is expecting her first child with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, early next year, but she isn’t letting her pregnancy slow her down.
Being royal certainly means having a hectic schedule!
2. Prince Charles Awards Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua OBE Title
The duo were photographed shaking hands and then in discussion in front of the packed audience.
The 29-year-old heavyweight boxer, who holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles all after his unification clash with Joseph Parker back in March, has added OBE to his titles.
OBE is an acronym of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
He retained his heavyweight title back in September when he took on Alexander Povetkin.
3. We’ll Get Married Soon, I’ll Propose in a Fire Way, – Travis Scott
Travis Scott has revealed he is planning a ‘fire’ proposal to the mother of his child, Kylie Jenner, who he says is the one for him.
The rapper revealed this in an interview with Rolling Stone, where he opened up about his relationship with the Makeup mogul and their daughter Stormi Webster.
4. CHANGAN Automobile Wins Guinness World Records
CHANGAN Automobile has won a Guinness World Records title as the largest parade of autonomous cars at the Dianjiang testing ground, Chongqing, Chin
A fleet of 55 Changan autonomous cars (new CS55) successfully set the new record. Whether it is the huge scale of the self-driving car fleet that participated in the challenge, or the lane that is 12 percent narrower than the standard lane, all of the conditions put extremely high demands on the stability of the autopilot technology.
Changan not only set a new world record but also demonstrated a number of industry-leading intelligent technologies and new energy technologies, including autonomous driving.
5. Gatwick Airport, London Begins Limited Operations After Drone Scare
London’s Gatwick Airport said on Friday that its runway was “currently available,” with a limited number of departures and arrivals planned, after the airport was shut for more than 30 hours after two drones flying over the airport caused officials to suspend and divert flights on Wednesday and Thursday.
In a notice posted on its website early on Friday, the airport said it would try “to introduce a limited number of flights in the course of the morning.
6. Godkiller’ and ‘Atreexp’: the Chinese Hackers Accused of Global Attacks
Two Chinese nationals are at the centre of US accusations against China of a state-sponsored cyber attack to steal information from 45 US companies and government agencies, including Nasa, the US navy, and the Department of Energy. The pair are alleged to be part of group that has been infiltrating computers systems since 2006
On Thursday, US prosecutors charged Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong with “extensive campaigns of global intrusion” on behalf of China’s ministry of state security to spy on some of the world’s largest companies and internet service providers.
Little is known about Zhu and Zhang, who according to US prosecutors, violated bilateral and international commitments made by their government.
7. New Outbreak of Deadly Ebola Virus Disease Spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo
A new outbreak of the terrifying Ebola virus – the second-biggest outbreak the world has ever seen – is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo and there is little doctors can do to stop it.
8. Ex-Nissan Boss Carlos Ghosn Rearrested in Japan on New Charges
The former chairman of Nissan has been rearrested and charged on fresh allegations of financial misconduct, dashing chances of a release on bail.
Ghosn was arrested a month ago – along with a colleague – as part of an investigation into alleged financial misconduct over the reporting of his income. He was later formally charged.
9. Africa’s Richest Woman Speaks on Economic Empowerment of Women
At a United Nations debate in New York, Isabel dos Santos, who is currently the richest woman in Africa, spoke of the economic empowerment of African women as a key to transforming society.
Dos Santos believes that some of the most promising and successful business people in the world have been African because of the continent’s entrepreneurial spirit.
She calls on other African entrepreneurs to give back to their countries by investing in similar projects.
10. Czech Coal Mine Methane Gas Explosion Kills 13
At least 13 miners were killed and 10 more injured in a methane explosion at a Czech coal mine, officials say.
The blast occurred 800m (2,600ft) below ground at the CSM hard-coal mine, near the eastern town of Karvina, close to the Polish border.
