Finke wins gold with world record in men’s 1,500m freestyle
PARIS: American iron-man Bobby Finke smashed the men’s 1,500 metres freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in a thrilling swim that put the United States on top of the medal table at the Paris pool with two events remaining. After 30 lung-busting laps, Finke touched the wall in 14 minutes, 30.67 […]
Kamala Harris narrows VP choices to three candidates
Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three top candidates – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, US Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro – at her Washington, D.C., residence on Sunday ahead of a final decision on her running mate. Harris is expected to announce her choice as early as Monday, ahead of her […]
Karachi flooded and powerless after heavy rain
Listen to article Heavy rain in Karachi has resulted in flooding on roads and power outages across several areas, causing significant inconvenience to residents. The continuous downpour since Sunday evening has affected more than 300 feeders, plunging the city of lights into darkness and waterlogged streets. The rain began at 8pm on Sunday and has been ongoing […]
Tropical Storm Debby takes aim at Florida, hurricane warning issued
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Tropical Storm Debby is expected to gather strength and become a hurricane on Sunday night, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, rather than Monday, as it had forecast just hours before. Forecasters expect a large number of Atlantic hurricanes in the 2024 season, which began on June 1, with four to […]
Hungarian boxer defeated by Algeria’s Khelif says she respects her opponent – Sport
Hungary’s welterweight boxer Luca Anna Hamori said on Saturday she lost fairly to Imane Khelif, the Algerian who has been at the centre of an eligibility storm at the Paris Olympics. Khelif beat Hamori on a unanimous decision in the Olympic quarter-finals and her opponent said she had no complaints. “I cannot say a single […]
Ali Muhammad Khan indicates PTI may engage in talks with three major political parties – Pakistan
Senior PTI leader and former minister for parliamentary affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan, has indicated that his party might be open to negotiating with the PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P to resolve ongoing tensions between the government and the opposition, provided PTI’s demands are met. Relations between the PTI and the PML-N-led coalition government — already tense […]
Iranian attack on Israel expected as US CENTCOM chief visits Middle East
Visit aims to bolster coalition that previously shielded Israel from April 13 Iranian attack, say media reports The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday, according to US-based news outlet Axios. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for potential Iranian retaliation following […]
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, Hezbollah responds with rocket fire – World
A rocket barrage was launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel early Sunday, according to media reports. Israeli Channel 14 reported that at least 50 rockets were fired toward the Upper Galilee. Sirens were heard as a result of the launches. Hamas and Iran have vowed to retaliate for the assassination of the group’s political bureau […]
UK govt vows ‘consequences’ for far-right rioters – World
The UK government warned on Sunday that violent disorder would “not be tolerated” after police made dozens of arrests at far-right rallies following clashes between protesters and officers. Unrest linked to disinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls last week spread to multiple towns and cities Saturday as anti-immigration demonstrators faced off […]
Karachi to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday: PMD
Listen to article Monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea continue to impact Sindh, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in Karachi on Monday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a monsoon alert indicating that these weather systems are influencing the region, bringing the likelihood of significant rainfall. On Sunday, Karachi experienced […]