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Four killed in helicopter crash at Turkiye hospital – World
ANKARA: Four people were killed in southwest Turkiye on Sunday when an ambulance helicopter collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground. The helicopter was taking off from the Mugla Training and Research Hospital, carrying two pilots, a doctor and another medical worker, the health ministry said in a statement. Mugla’s regional governor,…
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Cabinet approves relaxation of aviation policy; allowing Serene Air and Airblue to fly international
In a significant move to support Pakistan’s aviation sector, the federal cabinet has approved the relaxation of the National Aviation Policy (NAP) 2019, allowing Serene Air to commence international operations and enabling Airblue to continue its overseas flights. The decision was taken in light of the severe financial challenges faced by airlines globally due to…
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Longest Night of Year 2024 passes as weather gets cold
Pakistan witnessed its longest night of year 2024, last night, as the winter solstice occurred in the Northern Hemisphere. As stated by a spokesperson from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), Pakistan observes the longest night of the year on December 21. The winter solstice takes place annually on December 21 or 22,…
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Do black holes really evaporate — and how do we know?
In 1974, Stephen Hawking put forward an intriguing idea: Using the principles of quantum physics, he predicted that even though nothing is supposed to escape a black hole’s event horizon, these cosmic beasts can actually emit particles. And by ejecting these particles, black holes will shrink over a very long time, eventually evaporate and possibly…
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Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu – World
SYDNEY: A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu’s main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, five days after a more powerful quake wreaked havoc and killed 12 people. The nation’s most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the deadly 7.3-magnitude temblor on Tuesday, which toppled concrete buildings and…
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Greek Royals Set To Make Major Change For The First Time In Five Decades
In a groundbreaking decision, members of the Greek royal family are taking steps to restore their citizenship, 50 years after the monarchy was abolished. The family has formally acknowledged Greece as a republic, signaling a historic shift in their stance. Stripped of their citizenship in 1994, the Greek royals were caught in a dispute involving…
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UAE ‘named’ neutral ground for India after refusal to cross Pakistan border
Pakistani and Indian players shake hands after the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on October 23, 2022. — AFP Amid ongoing uncertainty over India’s participation in… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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Justin Baldoni Accused Of Smear Campaign Against Blake Lively In Private Text Leak
Actor Justin Baldoni is facing allegations of orchestrating a smear campaign against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, as private text messages revealed in a lawsuit outline plans to tarnish her reputation. The texts, reportedly submitted as evidence in Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit, were published by The New York Times and have sparked…
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Dark energy theory challenged by evidence of a ‘lumpy’ Universe
Dark energy theory challenged by evidence of a ‘lumpy’ Universe by Sophie Jenkins London, UK (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 A groundbreaking study from researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand proposes that dark energy, a long-debated concept in cosmology, may not exist. Using improved supernovae light curve analyses, the team argues…
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Karachi Weather Alert: Cold spell to extend in port city as temperature likely to reach 8°C
KARACHI – Chill in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi is expected to continue this week, with the mercury expected to reach as low as 8°C, according to the Meteorological Department. The ongoing cold wave gripped parts of the country and temperatures are forecast to dip in days to come. Met Office has predicted that minimum temperatures…
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