Blogging Sole Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in Belize on Sunday as forecasters expect heavy rain to cause potentially deadly flash flooding and mudslides. The storm made landfall near Dangriga, about 55 miles southeast of the capital Belmopan, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. This comes after Sara flooded the northern coast of Honduraswhere it has been … Read more
Most films want their audience to suspend disbelief. “About the Hero” prefers to keep it close at hand. “Viewers are advised to exercise caution when trusting its visual and audio components,” reads an on-screen disclaimer near the beginning of Polish director Piotr Viniewicz’s irreverent exercise in AI-powered storytelling — a deliberately controversial opening film to … Read more
Hasan Nawaz Sharif, the son of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. — AFP/File Hasan declared bankruptcy in a tax and liability case. The UK Gazette publishes details of the bankruptcy. His legal team is examining the file, indicates a source close to him. LONDON: Hasan Nawaz Sharif, who is the son of former Prime Minister … Read more
An image of the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). — AfDB Website/File The lender launches the “Glaciers to Farms” program. Initiative to include risk assessments related to melting ice. It will also support communities in mountainous regions. ISLAMABAD: As countries around the world continue to grapple with the worsening effects of climate change, … Read more
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine on Sunday, described by officials as the largest in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians. The attack comes as fears grow over Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine’s power generation capacity as the cold winter approaches. Emergency services personnel work to put out a … Read more
Actress Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama “Matlock.” Next, Lee Quan meets Jacob Rock, a non-verbal 20-year-old man with autism who has composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Lover, Jacob’s ideas became a reality when played by the USC … Read more
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of its demonstration which was to be held on Friday. PTI general secretary Salman Akram Raja announced that the party has decided to hold its public rally on September 21 whether it gets a no-objection certificate (NOC) or not. “We (PTI) are not petrified of fascism … Read more
Brad and Charlie Hart are Spurs season ticket holders. Father and son, they always sit near the tunnel at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and at full time, after every match, 10-year-old Charlie will rush over to try to catch the players’ attention as they leave the pitch. But earlier this month, after Tottenham had beaten West … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the press conference in Islamabad on November 17, 2024. — Screenshot via YouTube/Geo News ISLAMABAD: Dispelling speculation over the visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Pakistan, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said there were no surprises as “we have shared the economic roadmap of the country” with officials … Read more
Palestinians hope Trump will end Gaza war – CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly two million Palestinians have endured more than a year of violence and are turning to a new administration in Washington for help. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with Palestinians about their hopes and the difficult path to peace. Be the first to know … Read more