Category: 2. World

  • More than 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia, experts say

    More than 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia, experts say

    Marine wildlife experts were frantically trying to rescue some 140 pilot whales stranded on Thursday in the shallow waters of an estuary in the southwest of the state of Western Australia. The whales are stranded at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay, the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said. The area is near…

  • IESCO Jobs 2024; Check all details to apply online

    IESCO Jobs 2024; Check all details to apply online

    IESCO, Islamabad Electric Supply Company, is seeking candidates to fill several high-end positions within the organization. As a key provider of electricity services in the Islamabad Capital Territory and Rawalpindi, IESCO is dedicated to ensuring reliable and efficient electricity distribution to its customers. Islamabad Electricity Supply Company is leading power distribution… Continue Reading News Source:…

  • Sweden’s Prime Minister announces NATO troop deployment to Latvia next year

    Sweden’s Prime Minister announces NATO troop deployment to Latvia next year

    Sweden’s Prime Minister announces NATO troop deployment to Latvia next year Sweden to contribute a reduced battalion to NATO forces in Latvia next year. This marks the first troop contribution announced since joining NATO in March. The battalion, expected to comprise around 400 to 500 troops, will be in Latvia for six months. Prime Minister…

  • UK police make fourth arrest in response to migrant deaths off France’s coast

    UK police make fourth arrest in response to migrant deaths off France’s coast

    UK police make fourth arrest in response to migrant deaths off France’s coast UK police arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese man on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally. The arrest occurred as part of an investigation into a small boat crossing that led to the deaths of five migrants. The 19-year-old was…

  • 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

    155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

    “These include loss of life, destruction of crops, homes, citizens’ property, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and railways,” he added. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, drought in some parts of the world and heavy rains elsewhere, and can have a devastating impact in East Africa.…

  • Facebook carries ads laden with hate speech sponsored by pro-BJP accounts: Rights Groups

    Facebook carries ads laden with hate speech sponsored by pro-BJP accounts: Rights Groups

    NEW DELHI: Social media company, Meta (Facebook), has carried advertisements laden with hate speeches, misinformation and Islamophobia sponsored by pro-Bharatiya Janata Party pages on Facebook. A report by three human rights advocacy groups revealed such ads are being carried even during the period when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force given the…

  • Widespread rain, isolated hailstorm likely in Islamabad, parts of Pakistan

    Widespread rain, isolated hailstorm likely in Islamabad, parts of Pakistan

    ISLAMABAD – Widespread rain-wind/thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Thursday night, Friday and Saturday. As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a westerly wave prevails over western parts of Pakistan. It will likely grip most upper/central parts of the country on Friday. Under the influence of this……

  • Ukrainian and Russian forces artillery fire drones on each other, at least seven dead

    Ukrainian and Russian forces artillery fire drones on each other, at least seven dead

    Ukrainian and Russian forces artillery fire drones on each other, at least seven dead Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone and artillery fire, resulting in at least seven deaths. The Kremlin claimed to have annexed both regions in late 2022. Russian head of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, reported two more deaths in Dnipryany. Regional…

  • Solar Net Metering rates to be cut by Rs10 per unit?

    Solar Net Metering rates to be cut by Rs10 per unit?

    ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government had concerns about solar net metering, as the continuous rise in net metering installations affected ability to manage capacity charges. This was also creating problems as the upscale segment was adopting net metering systems at full pace. The incumbent government is planning to slash rates paid to consumers who generate solar…

  • US condemns Taliban’s ‘reign of terror’ in Afghanistan

    US condemns Taliban’s ‘reign of terror’ in Afghanistan

    WASHINGTON: The US State Department, led by Secretary Anthony Blinken, has released a damning report condemning the Taliban’s oppressive rule in Afghanistan. The report shines a light on the dire situation faced by Afghan citizens under Taliban control. Blinken repeatedly stated that the United States refuses to recognize the Taliban govt, citing their blatant disregard…