Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three federal firearms-related charges. The indictment, in a Delaware federal court, is tied to the possession of a gun while using narcotics.
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The planet saw its hottest day on record this week
This week saw the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate tracking agencies that covers multiple decades. On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius or 62.62 Fahrenheit, the highest in the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction’s data which goes back to 1979. On Tuesday, it climbed even further, reaching 17.18 degrees Celsius and global temperature remained at this record-high on Wednesday.
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Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president
General Elections Commission Chair Hasyim Asyari announced that Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice presidential running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, won a majority of votes on February 14, winning 59 percent, or more than 96 million votes. Anies Baswedan secured nearly 41 million votes, or 25 percent of the total count, while Ganjar Pranowo received 27 million votes, more than 16 percent.
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Dubai Airport operations suspended due to severe storms and flooding
Heavy rains and strong winds hit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) turning streets into rivers and even submerging the runway at Dubai Airport. Dubai Airport’s operations were suspended due to the severe storm, which impacted aircraft arrivals and departures.
