At least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods triggered by tropical storm Megi when it reached the Philippines’ eastern and southern coasts on Monday, according to Philippine authorities. The storm, dubbed Agaton in the Philippines, made landfall on Sunday with sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour and gusts of … Read more
According to federal figures released Tuesday, Americans spent more for fuel, food, and other necessities last month, despite an ongoing wave of record inflation exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The consumer price index (CPI) from the Labor Department increased by 8.5 percent in the year to March, a rate not seen since December 1981, … Read more
Multiple people shot and ‘several undetonated devices’ were found at New York Subway Station as police search for suspect who fled scene, authorities say. Thirteen people were injured following a shooting on a subway platform in New York City on Tuesday morning, authorities said, adding that “several undetonated devices” were found. Police later said none … Read more
According to World Bank President David Malpass, Russia’s assault on Ukraine has kicked off a chain reaction in the global economy, raising energy and food prices, compounding debt issues, and potentially worsening poverty and famine. In the face of these “overlapping crises,” the head of the development bank encouraged advanced countries to maintain markets … Read more
After footage allegedly showing migrants being beaten went viral over the weekend, dozens of Afghans marched on Tuesday in Kabul against Iranian “atrocities.” Tehran announced the closure until further notice of its Afghan missions “in order to obtain necessary assurances guaranteeing total security”, its foreign ministry said. Iran has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for … Read more
On Tuesday, Indonesia’s parliament enacted a long-awaited bill to combat sexual violence. The bill aims to provide a legal framework for victims to seek justice in a country where sexual abuse is generally treated as a private affair. After six years of deliberation, a majority of legislators in parliament voted in favor of the bill, … Read more
Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he brought up alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine at a “tough” and unpleasant discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday — the first Western engagement with Putin since his invasion began in February. “This is not a friendly visit. I have just come from Ukraine and have seen with my … Read more
President Joe Biden took steps on Monday to limit the use of untraceable handguns known as ghost guns, which law enforcement agents say frequently crop up at murder scenes. Biden proposed new federal laws aimed at privately manufactured firearms that may be constructed from do-it-yourself kits purchased online or in stores. Because the firearms lack … Read more
President Joe Biden took steps on Monday to limit the use of untraceable handguns known as ghost guns, which law enforcement agents say frequently crop up at murder scenes. Biden proposed new federal laws aimed at privately manufactured firearms that may be constructed from do-it-yourself kits purchased online or in stores. Because the firearms lack … Read more
Spirit Airlines flights were cancelled this weekend due to shortage of staff and weather conditions in Florida late in the week, making it difficult for customers to reach their destinations. According to flight tracker Flight Aware, the two airlines, which were among the carriers with the most cancellations a week ago as Florida weather troubles … Read more
Guangzhou. Georgia’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again won the title of world’s busiest airport. The US airport became knocked off its No. 1 perch to the No. 2 fit in passenger extent in 2020 with the aid of using Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China, breaking the Atlanta airport’s 22-yr streak within side the … Read more
Two-plus years into the Covid-19 pandemic, you probable understand the fundamentals of protection: vaccines, boosters, right hand washing and masks. But one of the maximum effective gears in opposition to the coronavirus is one which specialists trust is simply beginning to get the eye it deserves: ventilation “The challenge for organizations that improve air quality … Read more
Pakistan’s lawmakers voted in competition chief Shehbaz Sharif because the country’s new prime minister on Monday, after Imran Khan become ousted on the weekend in a no-confidence vote over allegations of terrible governance. Sharif, the chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-N celebration and more youthful brother of three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, obtained 174 … Read more
Ukrainian troops within side the besieged town of Mariupol have warned that they’ll be going through their “final battle” towards Russia. “Today will probably be the last battle, as the ammunition is running out,” an account belonging to the 36th marine brigade said on Facebook. “It’s death for some of us and captivity for … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen within side the 2nd spherical of the country’s presidential election, putting in a rematch in their runoff contest in 2017. Centrist Macron and Le Pen, a long-time standard-bearer for the French far-right, had been the pinnacle applicants within side the first spherical of Sunday’s vote, selecting … Read more
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter hints that the fighter’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could be held in the United Kingdom in June or July. Usyk managed to beat Joshua last year, taking the Briton’s WBA, WBO and IBF belts on a united points decision. Meanwhile Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk suggested that Saudi Arabia could host … Read more
“You want to bowl long spells to learn more about your bowling,”- Afghan spinner Rashid Khan. Afghan Cricket player Rashid Khan Wishes for more opportunities to play Test matches against top teams, the player told Reuters on Friday. Rashid has been a part of five out of six Tests of Afghanistan’s since the country was … Read more
King, known as the Australia leg spinner, has been offered the national contract by Cricket Australia after a swirl season that featured the Ashes and the T20 World Cup. King started her career from the Women’s Ashes and immediately made her name, even got an upgrade during the series. Players without a contract from Cricket … Read more
