Ukraine’s air force said on Saturday Russia launched a total of 67 long-range drones in a mass overnight attack, 58 of which it was able to shoot down. The air force said in a statement on the Telegram app that air defence units were scrambled into action in 11 regions across Ukraine. Reuters correspondents in … Read more
LAHORE: The debate around Pakistan’s rising electricity tariffs and the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has sparked widespread public frustration in recent months. Businessmen, policymakers, and politicians alike are pointing fingers, often blaming the current mess in the power sector on capacity payments, which IPPs receive even when they do not produce electricity. However, … Read more
More than 450 people killed during a month of student-led protests against Hasina’s 15-year autocratic rule before her resignation and flight to India DHAKA: A Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal set up by ousted premier Sheikh Hasina has launched three “mass murder” probes into its founder over the unrest that forced her to flee the country, … Read more
TOKYO: Severe Tropical Storm Maria made landfall in northern Japan on Monday, having dumped more than two months’ worth of rain in the previous 24 hours and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights. The storm, categorized as a “severe tropical storm,” which is a level below a typhoon, made landfall around 8:30 am (2330 … Read more
Violence erupted in Sunderland, northeast England, on Friday evening in response to a mass stabbing earlier in the week that claimed the lives of three young girls. The unrest saw severe clashes between rioters and police, resulting in multiple arrests and injuries. Incident Details: Violence and Arrests: Eight individuals were arrested, and three officers required … Read more