A 14-storey structure in China's Zigong city was the sight of a massive blaze, requiring nearly 300 emergency workers and dozens of vehicles to douse the flame. Fire hazards and other deadly incidents are very common in China due to lax enforcement and poor safety standards.
The illness comes at a critical time for Biden, who is battling pressure from fellow Democrats to end his re-election bid amid concerns over his age. His rival Donald Trump is headlining a successful convention and is gaining ground in several battleground states after an assassination attempt.
Pakistan is facing severe economic turmoil, placing a heavy burden on its population amidst one of the nation's most significant financial crises in recent history. As the cost of living continues to rise sharply, essential goods are becoming increasingly unaffordable for many.
About 6 in 10 Americans want Trump to withdraw -- but relatively few Republicans are in that camp. As for Biden, younger Democrats are especially likely to want to see him bow out – and to say they’re dissatisfied with him.
The Comoros-flagged oil tanker with 16 crews including 13 Indians onboard capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm on July 15. Built in 2007, the vessel is a small 117-metre-long oil products tanker. These types of vessels are mostly used for short coastal voyages.
Though the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in May 2024 after a lavish wedding in 2023, Sheikha Mahra's post suggests a strain in their relationship.
The King’s Speech is the centrepiece of the State Opening, an occasion where royal pomp meets hard-nosed politics, as the king donned a diamond-studded crown, sat on a gilded throne and announced the laws his government intends to pass in the coming year.
King Charles and Queen Camilla departed Buckingham Palace on Wednesday for the state opening of the British parliament. The Royal procession made its way through the Mall before reaching parliament’s Sovereign’s Entrance.
Iran has denied allegations of involvement in plots to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, instead pointing to legal actions in response to the 2020 assassination of a respected general by a US drone.
Patel, whose parents hail from Gujarati-Ugandan heritage, has held positions as international development secretary and home secretary in previous Tory Cabinets led by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
Oli, who heads the moderate Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), was administered the oath of office by President Ramchandra Paudel, three days after his predecessor Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a parliamentary vote of confidence.
The European Commission was tasked with organising the joint procurement of vaccines during the pandemic and leading negotiations with manufacturers. It refused to grant complete access to COVID-19 vaccine contracts worth $2.9 million to a group of EU lawmakers.
In another example of political persecution in Pakistan, the government announced the move to ban the PTI and is also pondering to file treason charges against Imran Khan. This came after PTI became the largest party in the Parliament as it was deemed eligible by the apex court for reserved seats.
Four Pakistani nationals and a police officer were also among those killed in the attack on the Shiite mosque in Oman, a rare instance in the ordinarily stable country. The ISIS, which has attacked Shia communities in several countries, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, where a bullet grazed past his ear in a near-fatal attack. A few days later, the internet was left stunned after seeing Trump's iconic post-attack photo on T-shirts in Chinese markets.
A Comoros-flagged oil tanker with 16 crews including 13 Indians onboard capsized off Oman, according to the Maritime Security Centre. The tanker was reportedly heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm.
After the coronation, the rare breed of golden goats, known for their connection to the Guernsey island, will hold the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. This particular 'at risk' breed is distinguished by its golden skin and hair, which range in hue from pale blond to deep bronze.
Tensions are high and security is on maximum alert near the Republican National Convention following a shocking assassination attempt on Trump on Saturday. The deceased person refused police commands and charged at an unarmed man, prompting officers to shoot him.
Haley served as the UN Ambassador under Trump's presidency, but engaged in a fierce and incendiary rhetoric while competing for the Republican presidential nomination. The Indian-origin politician once described the ex-President as 'unelectable' and 'unfit' but was unable to challenge him.
Trump's security was boosted over reports of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him as 'revenge' for the killing of Iran's military general Qassem Soleimani in 2020. However, the investigation so far has indicated that the shooter acted alone without any ties to an accomplice.
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