Sohail Sakhi’s body is expected to be transported from there by helicopter to a regional airbase if weather conditions permit, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said. Photo: Instagram/@sohailsakhii. A team of local volunteers on Thursday (August 13, 2026) recovered the body of a Pakistani climber who was among 10 mountaineers killed in an avalanche on…
The Mercator map distorts the relative size of land masses by expanding those nearer the poles. It makes Greenland appear roughly the same size as Africa, though Africa is about 14 times larger. | Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons The United Nations on Friday (September 4, 2026) voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator…
India’s Manav Suthar celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar etched his name into the record books on Wednesday, becoming the youngest Indian to claim a 10-wicket haul in an away Test as his match-winning performance helped India beat Sri Lanka in Galle and take a 1-0 lead…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is looking for an alternative funding source for the Noyyal riverfront development project, which was earlier estimated at Rs 202.5 crore under the funding of KfW Development Bank.Under the revised project plan, the corporation plans to seek funds under the Urban Challenge Fund and the 16th Central Finance Commission.In…
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says airstrikes were carried out targeting the new Hamas leader, Mohammed Odeh. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City late on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), killing at least three people and injuring 12, hospital officials said. The strike took place on the…
Who will be the next James Bond is a question that almost everyone has had on their mind. While there have been a lot of predictions, no solid name has come forth. With the casting auditions still running for the popular and iconic role, many stars have tried their hand at it. This also includes…
Some people are more comfortable around crowds, and can easily be the center of attention. Some people get drained by social situations. Astrology says some signs of the zodiac are more apt to withdraw, go silent or mentally check out when it comes to overwhelming social situations. They may hate small talk and prefer silence…
Photos released by the group, Republic, showed two individuals holding up a banner of Mountbatten-Windsor walking with Epstein and another banner in front of it with the words, “What did you know?” written across it. Photo credit: Republic A group of anti-monarchy activists unfurled a banner depicting the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and former Duke…
General:Some days feel like walking with wet shoes, Taurus. This is one of them. The Moon feels strained today and Saturn adds heaviness. Even small delays can feel bigger than they really are. You may feel low for no reason or things may simply refuse to go your way. Calls get delayed. Plans wobble. People…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping. | Photo Credit: Reuters China has lodged a “serious diplomatic” protest with Japan over its latest defence white paper, which portrayed Beijing as Tokyo’s “greatest strategic challenge” and made “brazen comments” on Taiwan, further escalating tensions between the two countries. “The white paper…