99 m. ago Texas floods kill 43 as search continues for missing campers and residents

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in devastating flash floods in central Texas, authorities confirmed Saturday. Rescuers are still searching for dozens of missing individuals, including campers and tourists, as hopes for survival begin to fade. Officials said the toll could rise as more areas report damage and casualties. The sudden floods […]

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1 hour ago Karachi building collapse: search ongoing as families bury victims

Rescue workers in Karachi continue to search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, as families held funeral prayers for 20 of the 27 confirmed victims. The tragedy struck on Friday, leaving dozens trapped under debris from a 30-year-old structure that housed over 40 people in 20 apartments. Officials […]

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13 h. ago New Zealand survive ‘hell of a Test’ against inexperienced France

Will Jordan scored two tries to secure a tense 500th Test victory for New Zealand, who desperately held off an energetic France side fielding eight debutants in the dying minutes to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. “Test footy,” explained Robertson about how a France squad that had been derided in New Zealand […]

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18 h. ago China, France should act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness, unity: Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and France to act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness and unity. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. Wang said […]

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39 h. ago Pakistan, France ink €12M deal to transform urban sanitation

The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a €12 million grant agreement. The funding will help improve water supply and sanitation services in selected urban areas of Punjab, especially in Lahore and Faisalabad. The project aims to boost the quality of public services and strengthen local water management systems. The […]

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49 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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68 h. ago Bali ferry tragedy: 5 Dead, 29 missing as storm ravages waters

A passenger ferry traveling from Java to Indonesia’s Bali island capsized on Wednesday night due to severe weather conditions. The ferry was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it suddenly tilted and sank in rough seas. So far, five people have died, and 29 remain missing. Rescue teams have saved 31 survivors, including […]

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69 h. ago France urges Iran to release detained couple held for over three years

PARIS – The French government has demanded the immediate release of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens who have been imprisoned in Iran for more than three years. Officials in Paris say the case against the couple is baseless and politically motivated. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the couple’s detention is […]

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2 d. ago Pakistani company fits Gaza war survivor Sidra with artificial arm

ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani tech company, Bioniks, has successfully fitted an artificial arm for Sidra, a young girl who lost her limb due to the ongoing war in Gaza. The company shared that this humanitarian effort was made possible through cooperation with its official partner based in Jordan. Together, they helped restore mobility to the […]

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3 d. ago Deadly heatwave grips Europe, leaves 8 dead and triggers crisis measures

A severe early summer heatwave has swept across Europe, claiming at least eight lives and forcing emergency measures in several countries. Spain, France, and Italy reported heat-related deaths, while authorities across the continent issued red alerts, battled wildfires, and even shut down power reactors. Spain saw four casualties, including two people who died in a […]

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4 d. ago Google faces possible €525 million fine in France over gmail ad tracking

Google may soon be hit with a massive €525 million fine in France after regulators accused the tech giant of breaching privacy laws through Gmail’s ad practices. If finalized, this would mark the largest fine ever issued by France’s data protection authority. The Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) is investigating claims that […]

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5 d. ago Europe sizzles under intense heatwave as France hits red alert

France, along with several other European nations, is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring as high as 41°C in parts of the country. On Tuesday, Paris was placed on red alert, forcing authorities to shut the summit of the Eiffel Tower, ban high-emission vehicles, and impose speed limits to reduce pollution. According to […]

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6 d. ago Thousands in sinking Tuvalu apply for Australia’s landmark climate visa

SYDNEY – More than one-third of Tuvalu’s population has applied for Australia’s new climate visa, as rising sea levels continue to threaten the tiny Pacific island nation’s survival. According to Tuvalu’s ambassador to the United Nations, Tapugao Falefou, over 1,100 individuals have registered since the visa program opened, with family members pushing the total number […]

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6 d. ago Ziarat dam rescue: Two women saved, one missing; flash flood in Zhob kills four

Two women were rescued after falling into a dam in the Killi Zazagi area of Ziarat, Balochistan, while a third woman remains missing. Rescue teams acted quickly and shifted the survivors to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The incident has raised serious concerns about safety at […]

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7 d. ago France bans smoking in parks, beaches, and bus shelters to protect children

PARIS – Starting Sunday, the French government will enforce a nationwide ban on smoking in public places like beaches, parks, gardens, and bus shelters to safeguard public health, especially for children. The new rule was published in the official government gazette on Saturday. It also extends to areas outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools. However, […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan makes surprising comeback with sharpest drop in Default Risk

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan survived odds with surpisiong default risk comeback despite political and regional turmoil as Bloomberg Data shows South

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7 d. ago Starving sudanese turn to wild plants for survival amid escalating war

As Sudan’s civil war continues to rage, millions of people are turning to desperate measures to stay alive. With food supplies running dangerously low, many Sudanese families have resorted to eating wild plants and weeds, boiling them with salt as a last resort. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has devastated markets, blocked aid […]

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9 d. ago No invitation yet: FIH clarifies Pakistan not confirmed for pro league spot

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday clarified that it has not yet invited any replacement team for the upcoming FIH Pro League. This announcement comes amid widespread media reports suggesting that Pakistan had been offered New Zealand’s spot after they reportedly declined to participate in the prestigious tournament. FIH Senior Manager of Communications, Nicolas […]

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9 d. ago Meta wins copyright lawsuit over AI training, judge says use was ‘fair’

SAN FRANCISCO: A U.S. judge ruled in Meta’s favor on Wednesday in a lawsuit where authors accused the tech company of violating copyright laws by training its Llama AI model on their books. Judge Vince Chhabria stated that Meta’s use of the copyrighted materials was “transformative” enough to be considered fair use under U.S. copyright […]

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1 week ago Shah Rukh Khan in hot water for signing Pakistani cricketers in CPL team

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is facing severe criticism from right-wing circles in India after signing two Pakistani players, Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq, for his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise, Trinbago Knight Riders. The inclusion has sparked controversy amidst ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. According to Indian media reports, Shah Rukh’s CPL team has officially added […]

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