South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July, but three areas in the country’s South Chungcheong province experienced some of the heaviest hourly downpours on record this week, official weather data showed. The western Seosan area was hit by rainfall peaking at 114.9 millimeters (4.5 inches) per hour, “a level typically seen only once in […]
“The number of victims has reached about 50 people, martyrs and injured, in the tragic fire at a major shopping centre,” Wasit province governor Mohammed al-Miyahi told the official INA news agency. The blaze at the Hyper Mall broke out late Wednesday, but the cause has yet to be identified, said Miyahi. Ambulances were still […]
Syria Declares Ceasefire in Sweida as U.S. and Israel Weigh In Amid Heavy Death Toll SWEIDA – The Syrian government has declared a new ceasefire in the southern province of Sweida following days of deadly clashes that left more than 350 people dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The move comes amid […]
Air India Crash: Investigators Probe Fuel Switch Error in Deadly Boeing 787 Crash AHMEDABAD – Investigators are focusing on a possible cockpit error in the deadly crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner on June 12, which killed 260 people, including 19 on the ground. A preliminary investigation by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau […]
SAND POINT, ALASKA – A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, prompting initial tsunami warnings that were later canceled. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at approximately 12:37 pm local time (2037 GMT), with the epicenter located about 54 miles (87 kilometers) south of Sand Point. The […]
ROME – Italy’s Ministry of Justice has announced that more than 10,000 prisoners may qualify for early release under alternative sentencing programs such as house arrest or probation, to ease the country’s severely overcrowded prison system. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the ministry said 10,105 inmates are “potentially eligible” for alternative measures. The criteria […]
It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations. AFP footage showed lifeless bodies taken to a nearby hospital in […]
CTD Kills Two Militants in Karachi Intelligence-Based Operation KARACHI – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted an intelligence-based operation near Mochko on Hub River Road, killing two militants in a fierce gun battle. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched after credible intelligence reports confirmed […]
PIA Seeks UK Approval to Resume Flights to Manchester ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has formally requested clearance from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) to resume flight operations to Manchester, sources revealed on Wednesday. The airline has submitted a written application and is optimistic about receiving flight approval within the coming […]
The hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after defeating India by 22 runs on the final day of the Lord’s Test. Apart from losing two WTC points, England have also been fined 10 percent for slow over rate in the Lord’s Test. “England captain Ben Stokes pleaded guilty to the offence and […]
