Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167 kilometres (103 miles) per hour, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights. The city’s weather observatory raised its storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am (0120 GMT)…
A mansion in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, that is nearly covered in 24-carat gold was recently visited by content creator Priyam Saraswat, who is well-known for showcasing unusual residences in India. He demonstrated rooms with gold-coated walls, ceilings, and even switchboards in the video. A rare collection of vintage and high-end cars is also housed at…
The US is witnessing a record number of job losses, and companies adopting AI might be one of the factors. In the first half of 2025 alone, companies announced 744,308 job cuts across the US, the highest since the first six months of 2020, when nearly 1.6 million jobs were lost due to Covid disruptions….
A massive fire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, triggering emergency evacuations and roadblocks as blazes ravaged housing around the seaside town of Palaia Fokaia. Authorities closed sections of the scenic highway between the Greek capital and Sounion, which features the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a popular tourist destination. GREECE FACES FIRST MAJOR HEATWAVE…
LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 23: Prasidh Krishna of India bats as Wicket Keeper Jamie Smith of England looks on during day four of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 23, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Prasidh Krishna faced 11 balls in India’s second innings….
The United States will face troublesome weather conditions over the weekend, which will be marked by dangerous heat, severe storms, and massive fire risks in several places across the country. A surface low pressure system over the Northern Plains combined with stationary fronts across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes fuelled severe thunderstorms on Friday….
A statue of Wasim Akram was unveiled recently, eliciting hilarious reactions on social media (Images via X/@AliRazaSha86) A life-sized statue of cricket legend Wasim Akram, unveiled in April at Hyderabad’s Niaz Stadium in Pakistan, has drawn widespread social media attention after a handle on X shared its photo, with fans expressing amusement over its unflattering…
TMC MLA Narendranath Chakraborty NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Narendranath Chakraborty has courted controversy by allegedly calling Operation Sindoor “a staged drama,” and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “playing with the emotions of patriotic people.” In a purported video clip which went viral on social media on Friday, Chakraborty is seen saying to…
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra’s recent statement about continuing talks with the government seeking relief for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues have triggered legal backlash, with experts saying the comments are misleading.His statement came just days after a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, on May…
At least 111 people were confirmed dead in central Nigeria on Friday after floods submerged the market town of Mokwa in the country’s Niger State following torrential rains, officials said. The heavy rains lasted for several hours on Thursday, and media reports quoting local government officials said a dam collapse in a nearby town had…