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This handout image taken and released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 15, 2025 shows debris on a road in the Bakersfield area, in Ozark County, Missouri, after severe storms hit the area. — AFPWASHINGTON: The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said.Local news channels across the affected region showed video of roofs torn off homes, trees felled, and trucks overturned by high winds. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving…
A squat lobster discovered near Easter Island, one of the many newly identified species by the Ocean Census. — The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census/File Scientists have discovered at least 866 new ocean species as part of a global mission to protect and accelerate the discovery of marine life called Ocean Census. Ocean Census was launched in April 2023, a 10 year project which aims to gain more knowledge about marine species before they become extinct, according to Smithsonian Magazine. The newly identified creatures include everything from a guitar shark to an octocoral and were found by divers, submersibles and remotely operated robots. Then a…
An image showing the board reading “Ministry of Foreign Affairs” outside the office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — APP/FileThe Foreign Office (FO) on Monday rubbished “misleading and one-sided” remarks made by Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during a podcast with US computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman.During the podcast, PM Modi alleged: “Every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal.” The Indian premier hoped that “wisdom would prevail on the leadership in Islamabad to improve bilateral ties”. Denouncing Modi’s false propaganda, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said: “The remarks are misleading and one-sided.…
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator praises Barry Keoghan’s spectacular acting skillsPeaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been impressed by Barry Keoghan’s breathtaking acting skills.During an interview with The Standard, the British screenwriter praised Barry’s stellar performance in the upcoming movie The Immortal Man. “Barry Keoghan, first day on Peaky [Blinders], Jesus, he is amazing. He just does it. There’s something about him that’s quite amazing,” said Steven.When asked if viewers would embrace Barry’s character, the 65-year-old director replied, “If they’re not, they’re asleep or dead. ““Seriously, he’s amazing. He looks right as well,” he told the outlet.Besides Barry, Steven also lauded his…
US President Donald Trump has said he will speak to Russia President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in his capacity as Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.
National Assembly hall. — PTV website/FilePM Shehbaz calls in-camera security meeting tomorrow.Military leadership to brief on security situation.Parliamentary leaders, key ministers to attend session.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains indecisive about participating in the key national security meeting, as its leadership gives conflicting statements on the in-camera session scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday), following the deadly Jaffar Express incident.PTI’s central spokesperson, Sheikh Waqas Akram, said that the party would attend the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. However, PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, Junaid Akbar, claimed that the party had not been informed about the meeting. He further asserted that no decision could be…
A view of signage at the Voice of America (VOA) building, a day after more than 1,300 of the employees of the media broadcaster, which operates in almost 50 languages, were placed on leave in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s administration has begun mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence.Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them that they were terminated at the end of…
‘Bachelor’ star Rachael Kirkconnell shares dating update after Matt James splitRachael Kirkconnell is “open” to dating just two months after her split from Matt James.Speaking to Life & Style on Sunday while promoting her “Golden Era” line with Showpo, the internet personality admitted that she’s “cynical” about love. “I will say I’m a little cynical right now. I keep telling myself I don’t know if my perfect person is out there. But then I’m like, ‘Stop with the negative talk,’” Rachael told the outlet.“It’s been a little over a month and I have all the time in the world. I’m not…
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal during the Asian Champions League against Esteghlal at Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 10, 2025. — ReutersCristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi side Al Nassr were on Monday drawn against last season’s runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League.Veteran former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo has won the UEFA Champions League five times but has never triumphed in Asia’s top club competition. The 40-year-old Portuguese will spearhead Al Nassr’s hopes next month against a Yokohama side managed by Steve Holland, formerly Gareth Southgate’s…