KIEV: Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war, local officials said, as Kiev prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. At least one person was killed. Russia launched the “most massive attack” on the city overnight Saturday with Iranian-made Shahed drones, said Serhii Popko, […]
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LONDON-A nationwide border system issue hit electronic gates at British airports, causing chaos for holidaymakers and passengers arriving into the country. Images shared online showed long queues building at major airports, with many looking to travel ahead of a public holiday Monday and with schools also on half-term breaks. The failure means travelers must have […]
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has stepped down as leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), following anti-government protests against two mass shootings that killed 18 people this month. On Saturday, Vucic told an SNS congress that he would remain head of state, but that a new approach was needed to unite the country. “A […]
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Srinagar- While most parts of the country are reeling under heat wave conditions, tourists are enjoying the pleasant weather in Kashmir as the Valley has witnessed rains over the past few days, leading to a drop in the mercury. The maximum temperature in the Valley, over the last few days, hovered around 20 degrees Celsius […]
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ASTORE: At least 10 people were killed and 10 others were injured on Saturday in an avalanche on Shunter Top in Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Express News reported. According to reports, a control room has been set up in the district to facilitate rescue operations and recover people from under the debris. Officials said […]
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Hundreds of Germans working in the education and cultural sectors will be expelled from Russia next month, the German foreign ministry says. It confirmed media reports that Russia had decided to cap the number of German employees from the start of June. They include teachers at the German school in Moscow and staff at the […]
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The Taliban and Iran exchanged heavy gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan, sharply escalating rising tensions between the two nations amid a dispute over water rights. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency quoted the country’s deputy police chief, Gen. Qassem Rezaei, accusing the Taliban of opening fire first Saturday […]
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ISLAMABAD: In anticipation of a possible vote of no confidence or disqualification, the Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan, Muhammad Khalid Khurshid, who is facing allegations of possessing a fake degree, has appointed 14 new coordinators, bringing the total number of his team to 24. The move is seen as an attempt to galvanise his support […]
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The first-ever online air taxi service has been launched in Karachi which will allow customers to conveniently book flight on their preferred time and destination through a user-friendly mobile app, similar to booking a taxi, from the comfort of their homes Sky Wings Aviation Chief Operating Officer (COO), Imran Aslam Khan, said that the aircraft […]
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Srinagar, May 25: Three Padma Shri awardees are among a galaxy of scientists who will be a part of deliberations during a three-day national symposium on ‘Earthquake, Landslide and Glacial Hazards’ inaugurated at the University of Kashmir on Thursday. The Padma awardees include earth scientist Prof Harsh K Gupta, geophysical scientist Dr V P Dimri […]
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