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Five-day deluge unleashed flash floods and landslides that killed 18 and left nine others missing, authorities say.Torrential rains that lashed South Korea have killed at least 18 people and left nine others missing, authorities said, as the government lifted advisories for heavy rain and the meteorological agency warned of a return of heatwaves to southern parts of the country. The toll on Monday came as South Korea’s military also announced dispatching thousands of troops to rain-ravaged areas to assist in recovery efforts. The downpours began on July 16 and brought some of the heaviest hourly rainfall on record to some…
ABU DHABI – And His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, sent a message of congratulations to King Philip, King of the Kingdom of Belgium, on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s national day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God bless him”, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and head of the Presidential Bureau, also sent two similar congratulations to King Philip. His Highness Sheikh…
Representational image of a tape used by police to cordon off the crime scene. — Reuters/FileCM calls act barbaric, demands immediate arrests.Says no one allowed to take law into hands.547 cases of honour killings reported in 2024. QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday took notice of a disturbing video circulating on social media, which appears to show the brutal killing of a man and a woman.According to a statement issued by the provincial government, the chief minister has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and directed law enforcement agencies to arrest all those involved without delay.Balochistan government…
John Oliver breaks silence over Stephen Colbert’s talk show cancellationJohn Oliver has shared his reaction to the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.In a recent chat with reporters on Saturday night, the fellow late-night comedian John Oliver called the news “incredibly sad.” The Last Week Tonight host began, “I love Stephen, I love his staff. I love that show, it’s incredibly sad,” calling the news “very, very, very sad” and said the show meant a lot to him personally.Oliver went on to share how much late-night television has influenced him, stating, “Not just because I work in them,…
Development financing to Southeast Asia is expected to fall by more than $2bn in 2026 due to recent cutbacks by Western governments, according to a major Australian think tank. The Sydney-based Lowy Institute predicted in a new report on Sunday that development assistance to Southeast Asia will drop to $26.5bn next year from $29bn in 2023. The figures are billions of dollars below the pre-pandemic average of $33bn. Bilateral funding is also expected to fall by 20 percent from about $11bn in 2023 to $9bn in 2026, the report said. The cuts will hit poorer countries in the regions hardest,…
In a pioneering scientific study, six researchers from five countries, including a researcher from the American University in Ras Al Khaimah, demonstrated that by designing a hybrid station that power plants using gas turbines can significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, as well as increase efficiency and reduce melasma. The power plants that work with gas turbines are cornerstone in the production of global energy, as they are responsible for generating about half of the world’s electric power; However, it has a negative environmental impact. In the current study, the researchers propose a hybrid design for the station that provides a…
Commuters make their way through a flooded street during heavy monsoon rains in Hyderabad, in Sindh province, on July 14, 2025. — AFPThe country’s disaster watchdog said on Sunday that at least 13 more people succumbed to rain-flood-related accidents during the last 24 hours as heavy monsoons continue to lash parts of Pakistan. The latest deaths bring the tally of total lives lost since June 26 to at least 216, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The downpours caused flooding and building collapses, with most of the deaths caused by the roofs of weaker homes failing.Twelve deaths were reported…
Selena Gomez posts pre-birthday post, remembering close pal Taylor SwiftSelena Gomez is all set to celebrate her 33rd birthday as she shares a reflective note on the most “beautiful year” of her life.The Calm Down singer took to her Instagram account on Sunday, July 20, to share a detailed tribute reminiscing over last year as she is about to ring in 33 birthday. In the candid post, Gomez penned down a sweet tribute along with several snaps with fiancé Benny Blanco, BFF Taylor Swift, and other close pals.”As I prepare to celebrate my 33rd birthday, I can’t help but reflect…
Israeli forces killed at least 115 Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, most as they waited for desperately needed food aid in one of the deadliest single incidents involving aid seekers since May. Dozens more Palestinians have been wounded, according to health officials. In northern Gaza, at least 67 people were killed near the Zikim crossing when an Israeli strike hit crowds gathering for aid. Another six people were killed near a separate distribution site in the south. The day before, 36 Palestinians were killed in similar circumstances. The death toll brings the total number of people killed while trying to…
The General Authority of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued an important ruling on appeal No. 595 of 2025 commercial, stipulating that it is not permissible to claim Islamic banks.