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  A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 shook Fairbanks, Alaska, on Monday morning, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 8:32 a.m. local time (12:32 p.m. ET) and was centered about 27 miles (43 km) east of Fairbanks, at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km). No injuries or damages were reported from the quake, which was felt by many residents in the city and surrounding areas. Some people described the shaking as a “jolt” or a “rumble” that lasted for a few seconds. The earthquake happened amid freezing cold weather in Fairbanks, which recorded a low temperature of -36°F (-38°C) on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The city is experiencing one of its coldest winters in recent years, with an average temperature of -16.6°F (-27°C) in January. Fairbanks is located in a seismically active region, where earthquakes are common but usually not very strong. The last major earthquake to hit the city was a magnitude 7.9 in 2002, which caused so...

In a display of regional solidarity, India has pledged its support to rescue six Sri Lankan fishermen who were captured by Somali pirates on January 16th, 2024. The fishermen, aboard their multi-day fishing trawler Lorenzo Putha-4, were seized roughly 840 nautical miles southeast of Mogadishu, Somalia. Sri Lanka Seeks International Assistance Following the abduction, Sri Lanka's Navy promptly informed the United Nations' central maritime command about the situation. Recognizing the gravity of the situation and the pirates' notorious activity in the region, Sri Lanka sought international assistance for the safe return of its citizens. India Steps Up to Aid Neighbor India, a close maritime neighbor and a partner in regional security, swiftly responded to Sri Lanka's plea for help. The Indian Navy has pledged to deploy its resources and expertise to aid in the rescue operation. The exact nature of India's assistance is still being determined, but it could...

  On Freedom and Justice: "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." "An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so." "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." On Truth and Non-Violence: "Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him." "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." On Humanity and Service: "The future depends on what we do in the present." "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." "A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes."

  The Rise: From Humble Beginnings: Our journey starts in 753 BCE, with the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus. From a small village on the Tiber River, Rome gradually grew in power, absorbing neighboring Latin cities and Etruscan settlements. Opens in a new window study.com Founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus The Roman Republic: By the 6th century BCE, Rome had established itself as a Republic, governed by a Senate and elected officials. This system fostered a spirit of civic duty and military prowess, allowing Rome to conquer much of Italy by the 4th century BCE. Opens in a new window nationalgeographic.org Roman Republic Mediterranean Domination: The Punic Wars against Carthage (264-146 BCE) solidified Roman control of the Mediterranean. Subsequent conquests in Greece, Asia Minor, and North Africa created a vast empire stretching from Spain to Syria. Opens in a new window www.thecollector.com Punic Wars The Golden Age: Pax Romana: Under the reign of Augustus (27 B...