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December 7, 2025

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone death toll rises to 618

The debris of a damaged house after landslides triggered by heavy rains following Cyclone Ditwah, in Mawathura in Kandy district, Sri Lanka, December 3, 2025. — Reuters Over 2 million people were affected by the Sri Lankan cyclone. 209 people remain missing after the devastating storm. 75,000 houses damaged in cyclone devastation: Authorities Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as rain battered areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone as the death toll rose to 618. More than two million people – nearly 10% of the population – have been affected by last week’s floods and landslides

June 9, 2025

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Business

Pakistan Economic Research 2024-25: Profes, Warnings and What will follow

Pakistan has revealed its financial research 2024-25, revealing measurable improvement in all key indicators, although the challenges remain in the fields of agriculture and processing. Following is a look at its key points: {{{PDF}} Development and investment in agriculture has shown FY2025 resiliently, recording an increase of 0.56%, mainly driven by animal performance. The share of the sector in GDP was slightly reduced to 23.54% from 24.03% FY2024. Significant crops declined by 13.49%due to the reduced area of cultivation and adverse weather conditions, significantly affecting cotton (-30.7%), wheat (-8.9%), sugar (-3.9%), maize (-15.4%) and rice (-1.4%). Cotton production was recorded

January 4, 2025

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Featured Pakistan

US Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings for Alcoholic Beverages

A representative image shows an employee pouring alcohol into a glass in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 18, 2018. — Reuters WASHINGTON/LONDON: Alcoholic beverages must carry a warning about cancer risks on their labels, the US Surgeon General said on Friday, in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the industry , if approved. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, but most American consumers don’t know this. Murthy also called for guidelines on drinking limits to be

January 2, 2025

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International

Ice and snow warnings in UK after major flooding disrupts travel

Listen to the article The UK is under a series of weather warnings as temperatures plunge after significant flooding, with an ice warning across much of the country. The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for the whole of Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of Wales, extending to the Midlands, in effect until 10am. of Thursday. In addition, northern Scotland is under a snow and ice warning, with travel disruption expected due to rain turning to snow. The Met Office and National Rail urged travelers to plan ahead, advising drivers to expect difficult conditions, especially in areas under

July 5, 2024

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Lifestyle

‘Brigerton’ star Nicola Coughlan raises over $2m for Palestine despite Hollywood warnings

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, known for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington on Netflix Bridgertonmade a significant impact by raising $2 million for the Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF) through her social media initiatives. In addition to fundraising, Coughlan personally contributed to the cause. PCRF noted that global donations enable the organization to provide food, water, clothing, medical care and other vital assistance to children in the Middle East. PCRF expressed its appreciation on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “Thanks to the actor and Bridgerton stars Nicola Coughlan for your incredible support of PCRF and your fundraising efforts which have

June 14, 2024

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Sports

The ICC urged the matches to be moved from Florida due to warnings of severe flooding

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move matches from Florida due to warnings of severe flooding in the state. In an interview with a local news channel, Azhar pointed out that the current conditions make it unlikely that the scheduled matches will go ahead as planned. “Considering the difficult conditions in Florida, it seems unlikely that the matches will continue. The ICC should take action and shift the matches to a different venue,” Azhar observed. “Even if it requires hosting two matches at the same venue, I am sure the teams involved have

April 29, 2024

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International

Extreme heatwave scorches Asia, forcing schools to suspend classes amid health warnings

ANCHOR: South and Southeast Asia are bracing for a scorching heat wave that has gripped the region in the past week, sending the mercury up to 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) and forcing thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes amid health warnings. From the Philippines to Thailand and India to Bangladesh, forecasters warned the mercury could top 40C in the coming days as people suffered from heatwaves. In the Philippines, the government suspended in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme weather conditions, the local English newspaper Manila Times reported. “In light of the

April 1, 2024

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Lifestyle

Japan finally airs ‘Oppenheimer’, with trigger warnings

HIROSHIMA: Best Picture Winner Oppenheimer It finally premiered in Japan on Friday, eight months after a controversial grassroots marketing push and concerns about how its nuclear theme would be received in the only country to suffer atomic bombing. The biggest winner at this month’s Academy Awards, the Christopher Nolan-directed film about American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who led the race to develop the atomic bomb, has grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide. However, Japan has been left out of global screenings until now, despite being an important market for Hollywood. Nuclear explosions destroyed the western city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to

January 13, 2024

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International

Taiwan elects William Lai Ching as new president despite China’s warnings

Beijing labels William Lai Ching ‘serious danger’ ahead of polls, advises voters to avoid him Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gestures as he attends a rally after winning the presidential election, in Taipei, Taiwan, January 13, 2024. — Reuters Lai Ching-te vows to protect Taiwan as new president. He expresses gratitude to the voters for their support. China declares Lai Ching-te a dangerous threat William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has won Taiwan’s presidential election despite warnings from China not to support him. After voters ignored Beijing’s threats and overwhelmingly backed him in

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone death toll rises to 618

Pakistan Economic Research 2024-25: Profes, Warnings and What will follow

US Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings for Alcoholic Beverages

Ice and snow warnings in UK after major flooding disrupts travel

‘Brigerton’ star Nicola Coughlan raises over $2m for Palestine despite Hollywood warnings

The ICC urged the matches to be moved from Florida due to warnings of severe flooding

Extreme heatwave scorches Asia, forcing schools to suspend classes amid health warnings

Japan finally airs ‘Oppenheimer’, with trigger warnings

Taiwan elects William Lai Ching as new president despite China’s warnings

Asif Khaliq drives blue-eyed Chaiwala Arshad Khan’s London success

Munir and Naqvi Join Makkah Pact Talks in Tehran

Iran Says the Border Is Open as Pakistan Ships LPG by Sea