Friday, April 18

WORLD

Fatal Blast Rocks Pakistan’s Peshawar, Claiming Two Lives

Fatal Blast Rocks Pakistan’s Peshawar, Claiming Two Lives

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Islamabad: A tragic explosion shook Board Bazar in Pakistan's Peshawar on Sunday morning, claiming the lives of at least two individuals while injuring another. The wounded victim was promptly transported to Khyber Teaching Hospital for urgent medical treatment, as reported by Dawn.According to Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Bilal Faizi, initial assessments suggest that explosives were planted within a motorcycle parked in the vicinity. While the details are yet to be confirmed, this preliminary information indicates a deliberate act of violence.The blast site has been sealed off, and rescue operations are currently underway to manage the aftermath of the incident. The community is gripped with shock and concern as authorities work swiftly to secure the area and provide aid to those affe...
Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova Crowned Miss World; Sini Shetty Reaches Top 8

Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova Crowned Miss World; Sini Shetty Reaches Top 8

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Mumbai: In a dazzling ceremony co-hosted by filmmaker and celebrity talk show host Karan Johar in Mumbai, Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned the 71st Miss World. The event marked a significant return to India after 28 years, with the last pageant held in Bengaluru in 1996.Krystyna's crowning moment was graced by Miss World 2023, Karolina Bielawska of Poland. She triumphed over strong contenders like Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon, Ache Abrahams of Trinidad and Tobago, and Lesego Chombo of Botswana. However, Miss India, Sini Shetty, made it to the prestigious Top 8, although her journey ended there due to her response during the final stage.Sini Shetty's answer to the competition question regarding the role of social media in women's empowerment fell short of impressi...
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Claim Lives of Three Civilians

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Claim Lives of Three Civilians

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Beirut: A tragic Israeli airstrike on a residential area in the southern Lebanese village of Kharbet Selm has resulted in the deaths of three civilians and left nine others injured, as confirmed by Lebanese military officials.The victims, members of the same family, succumbed to the attack, while the injured, including children and elderly individuals, were rushed to Tebnin Governmental Hospital for urgent medical attention. Civil Defense teams swiftly mobilized with heavy machinery and ambulances to clear debris and search for any individuals who might still be trapped.Reports indicate that Israel carried out 15 airstrikes across nine towns and villages in southern Lebanon on Saturday, alongside launching 55 artillery shells targeting 14 locations. The onslaught resulted in the de...
Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Climbs as Israeli Attacks Continue

Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Climbs as Israeli Attacks Continue

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Gaza: The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has tragically risen to 30,960, with an additional 72,524 individuals wounded, as reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry. Over the last 24 hours alone, 82 Palestinians were killed and 122 others wounded by Israeli military actions.Amid relentless bombardment, rescue efforts face immense challenges, with some victims still trapped under rubble due to the lack of civil defense and ambulance crews. Most of the casualties are children and women, with at least 23 people killed in intense airstrikes targeting residential areas in Khan Younis and Rafah.The escalation in violence comes as Israel pursues a large-scale offensive against Hamas in response to previous attacks, including a Hamas incursion into southern Israeli territory in October 202...
Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported from Flu in the US This Season

Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported from Flu in the US This Season

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Washington: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data indicating that more than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been recorded in the United States this flu season.According to news agencies, seasonal influenza activity continues to remain elevated across the nation, with certain regions experiencing increases in flu cases.The CDC's estimates reveal staggering figures, with at least 28 million reported flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 20,000 deaths attributed to flu-related complications thus far this season.In the latest week ending March 2, over 10,000 patients were admitted to hospitals due to flu-related illnesses, as reported by the CDC.To combat the spread of influenza viruses, the CDC strongly recommends that indivi...
NASA’s Crew 7 Set to Return to Earth on March 12

NASA’s Crew 7 Set to Return to Earth on March 12

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New Delhi: NASA has announced that the astronauts of Crew 7, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are gearing up for their return to Earth following a six-month stint in space.According to NASA, the four-member crew will make their journey back to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the ISS at 11:05 a.m. on March 11. Weather permitting, the Dragon will splash down off the coast of Florida as early as 5:35 a.m. on March 12.The Crew 7 mission, comprising NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, commenced on August 26 last year.Currently, with the recent addition of four members from the Crew 8 mission, t...
Three Killed in Houthi Missile Attack on Cargo Vessel

Three Killed in Houthi Missile Attack on Cargo Vessel

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Sanaa: In a tragic incident, three crew members lost their lives and four others sustained injuries in a missile strike launched by Houthi rebels on a Barbados-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, according to US officials.The US Central Command (Centcom), responsible for operations in the Middle East, revealed that an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) was fired from territories under Houthi control in Yemen, which is reportedly backed by Iran. The targeted vessel, named 'True Confidence', a Barbados-flagged and Liberian-owned bulk carrier, was struck while navigating the Gulf of Aden.Centcom stated, "The missile struck the vessel, and the multinational crew reports three fatalities, at least four injuries, of which three are in critical condition, and significant damage t...
Israeli Forces Eliminate Hamas Rocket Unit Chief in Gaza

Israeli Forces Eliminate Hamas Rocket Unit Chief in Gaza

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Gaza: In a recent operation within the central Gaza Strip, the Israeli military has confirmed the successful elimination of the chief of the Hamas rocket unit. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced the operation via social media, stating that Amar Atiya Darwish Aladini, responsible for overseeing the Hamas rocket unit in central Gaza, was targeted based on intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Directorate and Shin Bet security service.Aladini, described as a longstanding member of Hamas with decades of involvement, played a significant role in equipping rockets and orchestrating attacks against Israeli forces. Notably, he was linked to rocket launches dating back to the 2008 IDF operation Cast Lead in Gaza and was allegedly involved in a significant attack on October 7...
Russian Sukhoi-27 Escorts French Military Planes Near Border

Russian Sukhoi-27 Escorts French Military Planes Near Border

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Moscow: According to state media reports cited by the Russian Defence Ministry, a Russian Sukhoi-27 fighter jet intercepted and escorted three French military planes near the Russian border over the Black Sea.The ministry stated on Tuesday that a Su-27 fighter was dispatched from the air defence forces after Russian radars detected three air targets heading towards the Russian state border over the Black Sea, as reported by state-run TASS news agency.The French aircraft were identified as an E-3F long-range radar detection and control aircraft, along with two Rafale-C multipurpose fighters belonging to the French air and space forces.Upon the approach of the Russian fighter jet, the foreign military planes executed a U-turn away from Russia's state border and exited the airspac...
Israeli forces detained 22 Palestinians in the West Bank

Israeli forces detained 22 Palestinians in the West Bank

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Israeli authorities have detained 22 Palestinians in the West Bank, with reports indicating that among them are individuals previously released during an Israel-Hamas truce in November last year, including a woman.According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, a non-governmental organization, the arrests occurred across several cities in the West Bank, including Ramallah, Hebron, Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilya, and Jericho. Allegations of mistreatment during the arrests, including torture, beatings, home destruction, and seizure of assets, have been made, as reported by Xinhua news agency.Among those detained were Aman Nafe and Hanan al-Barghouti from Kobar village near Ramallah, both previously released in a hostage-for-prisoner swap during the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas i...