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Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.A sudden storm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has capsized four boats, killing 10 people and injuring 70. More than 80 people fell into the water, state media reported on Monday, when the rain and hailstorm struck the vessels on a stretch of the Wu River near Qianxi City on Sunday afternoon. Rescue operations ran overnight. Initial reports said nine people had died, with one person missing. However, rescue personnel discovered the missing person, who “showed no signs of life”, around noon, state broadcaster…
Abu Dhabi/ Wam His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, affirmed that the unification of the armed forces is a precious national memory of our hearts, during which we invoke a prominent station in the path of national achievements and a basic block of our union’s daughters … indicating that over a period of forty -nine years, our armed forces formed a strong fortress for the security of the country and everyone who lives on its land. His Highness added, in a speech addressed to the members of the armed forces…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan (centre) speaks with the media in this undated image. – AFP/FileConspiracy aimed to drive wedge between people and armed forces.Nation rejects propaganda, stands united against Indian aggression.PTI, Imran, Senate condemn false claims, demand peaceful resolution.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s intelligence sources reveal that following the Pahalgam incident, India launched a blame campaign against the country with an apparent aim of creating a rift between the military and the public.These informed sources said the Indian propaganda effort was designed to deepen political divisions within Pakistan, with the expectation that supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would also…
Cardinals attend a mourning Mass for Pope Francis on the ninth day of Novendiali (nine days of mourning after the Pope’s funeral) at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, May 4, 2025. — ReutersCardinals electing Pope Francis’s successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up for so long that some of them died.Here are some notable papal elections through the ages.The dove decides In 236, the Christian community of Rome was debating potential papal candidates when a white dove landed on the head of a bystander, Fabian.”At this,…
Met Gala host Anna Wintour still holding grudge against Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell has been banned from Met Gala following her beef with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.Their beef dates back to last September when Met host Anna, 75, dissed the supermodel, 54, onstage during an industry event—calling Cambell someone who is always late. Campbell defended her position later in front of the crowd, which led to Wintour banning her from the glamourous event being held Monday.”Naomi shot herself in the stiletto with that comment. You don’t throw shade at the queen of fashion and still expect to walk her red carpet,”…
Kate Middleton’s plans for subtle nod to the public comes into viewA diamond jeweller has just revealed Kate Middleton’s jewelry of choice, alongside other royals as well as its hidden significance.This jeweler spoke to GB News about the possible tribute Kate may pay to the Royal Family during VE Day (Victory in Europe) celebrations, which marks the time Germany unconditionally surrendered its forces during the Second World War, alongside its allies. The Firm is also slated to attend the event on the Queen Victoria Memorial (QVM) outside Buckingham Palace, and at the same time, a nod to those who served…
Buddy Hield’s 33 points allowed Golden State Warriors to knock out the Houston Rockets, while Indiana Pacers upset Cleveland Cavaliers in their second-round Eastern Conference series opener.The Golden State Warriors punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs, shaking off two straight defeats to grab a 103-89 Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Warriors were the last team to advance to the conference semifinals, which got under way earlier on Sunday, with the Indiana Pacers handing the Eastern Conference top seeds, Cleveland, a 121-112 defeat on their home floor in Game 1. On a Warriors…
A team of researchers from Khalifa University of Science and Technology has developed a model of a real electricity system associated with the concept of current thermal energy storage
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with the media inside the parliament premises in New Delhi, India, January 31, 2023. — ReutersConference addresses mental impact of conflict, disaster.Public resilience praised but support still lacking.Negativity in society rooted in blame game culture, said expert.ISLAMABAD: Senior psychiatrists and public health experts cautioned on Saturday that the warmongering and confrontational rhetoric of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is placing the mental well-being of millions across the subcontinent at risk, The News reported.Despite the psychological strain caused by heightened regional tensions, experts observed that Pakistanis have demonstrated remarkable resilience and resolve in the face…
A representational image of convergence of Indus River and Tibet river. — AFP/FileIWT governs use of Indus River and its tributaries between Pakistan, India. Baglihar Dam remains point of contention between rival countries.Pakistan and India on brink of an armed conflict since Pahalgam gun attack.NEW DELHI: India has restricted the water flow from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is reportedly considering taking similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, The News reported citing Indian media on Monday.The hydroelectric dams — Baglihar in Ramban in Jammu and Kishanganga in north Kashmir — offer India the ability…