Tue, 21-Oct-2025

A man’s half body melts, after he falls into 1,440°C vat of molten iron

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A father of three died after falling into a vat of molten iron. Steven Dierkes, 39, was attempting to take a sample from the 1,400°C crucible when he tripped and fell in, instantly killing him. Half of his corpse remained outside the container. According to a coroner, a father of three died after falling into … Read more

‘Aik Hai Nigar’ won the best Asian film award at the Septimius Awards

'Aik Hai Nigar'

Pakistani telefilm Aik Hai Nigar has won the best Asian film award at the Septimius Awards. The telefilm was a tribute to Pakistan’s first female Lieutenant General, Nigar Johar. Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf played the lead roles in the telefilm. Aik Hai Nigar has won the best Asian film award at the Septimius Awards. … Read more

Biden will speak to regional leaders and envoys

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Washington has brushed off boycotts by several leaders at the Summit of the Americas. US President Joe Biden aims to restore US clout at the regional event. The event has been overshadowed by the US decision to exclude Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba from guest list. As US President Joe Biden seeks to reestablish US clout … Read more

Qatar lauds professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces

Qatar Gen Bajwa

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Qatar and Pakistan Army also looks forward for enhanced defence and security cooperation with Qatari Armed Forces. He was talking to Commander Qatar Air Force Major General Jassim Mohamed Ahmed Al-Mannai, who called on him in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The visiting … Read more

Boris Johnson faces commons for first time since his own MPs attempted to depose him

Boris Johnson appeared in the House of Commons for the first time since a third of his own MPs attempted to depose him. The prime minister survived a confidence vote on Monday by a margin of 211 to 148. Mr. Johnson and his supporters attempted to portray the triumph as ‘decisive’. Boris Johnson appeared in … Read more

Dutch clubs to deploy ‘smart technology’ to fight fan racism

Smart Technology

Dutch Clubs are using artificial intelligence to pick up objectionable chants and alert officials. The Netherlands has been battling racism from fan groups, particularly in chants and on social media. A study suggests that 40% of the footballers have experienced racism. Three top Dutch football clubs are taking part in pilot projects using smart technology … Read more

UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening

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1.6 billion people likely to be affected by Ukraine’s impact on food: UN. The war’s impact on food security, energy, and finance is severe: Antonio. The war may increase the number of food-insecure people by 47 million people.   UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that the global consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine … Read more

US looking to reconfigure China tariffs in ‘coming weeks’: Yellen

Yellen

The US is considering reducing some of the harsh tariffs placed on China. Yellen told lawmakers the administration would provide more information. Tariffs on 100 of billion dollars in Chinese imports will expire in July. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that the US is considering reducing some of the harsh tariffs placed on China … Read more

John Barrowman caught up in Berlin crash: ‘It’s carnage – this is bad’

Berlin

A car slammed into a throng of people in Berlin, John Barrowman described the scenes. Around 30 people were hurt in the event, which occurred in a prominent shopping zone in Berlin. The driver of the small silver Renault was apprehended at the scene in Charlottenburg on Wednesday morning. After one person was killed when … Read more

Five military police killed in western Cameroon

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The attack took place in Njitapon in the district of Kouoptamo, in the West French-speaking region. Violence is common in the two Anglophone regions but rarely extends beyond them. The conflict stems from the perceived marginalisation of Cameroon’s anglophone community. Separatist attacks are infrequent outside of the two Anglophone regions, where violence is common. Five … Read more

NEC sets GDP growth target at 5pc for next fiscal year

NEC GDP growth target

The National Economic Council has approved Macro-Economic Framework for next fiscal year. The approval was granted at a meeting of the council held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. Read more: PTI’s claims prove true as Economic Survey shows robust GDP growth rate of 5.97pc The NEC approved annual … Read more

Russia inflation slows in May: statistics agency

Russia inflation

Annual inflation falls to 17.1 percent in May, down from 17.8 percent in April. Food price inflation increased to 21.5 percent year on year in May. Russia has been hit with a barrage of international sanctions. Russia inflation fell to 17.1 percent in May, down from 17.8 percent in April, according to the national statistics … Read more

Ukraine says Russia gives bodies of Azovstal soldiers in new swap

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The exchange took place near the central city of Zaporizhzhia. Ministry: 37 of those returned died fighting in Azovstal. The ministry says the process of returning the bodies is still underway. Ukraine announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged the remains of dozens of soldiers killed in the Russian invasion, including personnel who perished battling … Read more

Samsung unveils black yak edition for Galaxy Watch4

Galaxy watch 4

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Black Yak Edition is the new lineup for today. Galaxy Watch4 is named after a collaboration between Samsung and South Korean outdoor clothing manufacturer Black Yak. It is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes. The Thom Browne Edition, Bespoke Edition, Maison Kitsune Edition, PXG Golf Edition, and Wooyoungmi Edition are among the … Read more

Belgian king regrets colonial ‘humiliation’ in landmark Congo trip

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Belgium’s colonization of the Congo was one of the harshest imposed by European powers. King Philippe says his country’s dominance over the DRC led to abuse and humiliation. He expresses regret, but it falls short of an apology for colonial-era crimes. King Philippe of Belgium declared on Wednesday that his country’s dominance over the large … Read more

Charity rescue ship issues ultimatum to Italy

Italy

Charity ship carrying nearly 100 people was rescued from the Mediterranean. It is carrying 92 people rescued in two operations. Italian NGO Mediterranea first requested a port on Tuesday. A charity ship carrying nearly 100 people rescued from the Mediterranean issued an ultimatum to Italy On Wednesday. threatening to dock without permission if it was … Read more

Stocks lower as recession fears weigh on sentiment

Stock

Japan’s Bank of Japan chose not to hike interest rates to battle rising. World Bank has slashed its forecasts for global growth. The European Central Bank is expected to signal an end to its bond-buying. Stock markets fell on Wednesday as investors assessed the potential of a recession as global inflation rose. The yen plummeted … Read more

Education, environment and thalassemia are my priorities, says Governor Punjab

Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman

Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman has said that he was committed to bringing about improvements in the higher education sector, defeating climate change and fighting thalassemia in the province during his stint as constitutional head of the largest province of the country. During a meeting with senior journalists from the print media at the … Read more

Schoolgirl tells Congress of playing dead to survive Texas massacre

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Miah Cerrillo, 11, relives shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in front of US senators. She was one of 19 students and two teachers killed by an 18-year-old gunman. Miah coated herself with her dead friend’s blood to pretend dead. Texas: an 11-year-old girl who coated herself with her dead friend’s blood to pretend dead during a … Read more

Jorgie Porter’s heartfelt baby announcement following a heartbreaking loss

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Jorgie made an announcement that she is expecting a baby The star poste a video of an ultrasound with caption: Hopeful beginnings Previously she had lost 4 babies when she was 14 weeks pregnant  The wonderful news comes after Jorgie sadly suffered a miscarriage when carrying quadruplets in 2020 Jorgie made the lovely announcement on … Read more

Price of petrol in the UK has increased by the most in 17 years on a daily basis

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Average price of a litre of petrol hit 180.73p on Tuesday. The price was up 2.23p compared with the previous day. A similar increase on Wednesday would break the £100 barrier; for the average cost of filling a tank for a 55-litre family car. The average price is 180.73p, with the cost of filling a … Read more

US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032

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Plastic waste is devastating for fish and other wildlife. Only 9 percent of all the plastic ever made has been recycled. The order will cover the nation’s 423 national parks but also wildlife refuges.   The United States will phase out single-use plastics in national parks and other public lands over the next decade President … Read more

Man claims CTD officials abducted him for ransom

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KARACHI: Another citizen of Karachi has claimed that he was abducted by a team of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and released only after giving ransom. The citizen named Abdul Majid said he and his cousin were kidnapped from Surjani Town. He said 10 plain clothed people arrived in two police mobile vans and shifted him … Read more

Twenty-one killed in train derailment in central Iran

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Train was on its way from northeastern city of Mashhad to central city of Yazd. Was carrying 348 passengers when it careered off the track at 5:30 am local time. Arrest warrants have been issued for six people in connection with the accident. According to official television, a train crashed near the central Iranian city … Read more