Tsunami Alerts Issued for U.S. and Japan After Huge Pacific Quake
The 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast led to warnings and advisories for parts of Japan and Alaska. Officials in Hawaii told people to expect destructive waves.
Month: July 2025
Velvet Sundown finally confesses to being AI
An indie rock band with more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify has owned up to being an AI-generated music project following days of speculation about whether the group was real, reported AFP. Named Velvet Sundown — seemingly a nod to Lou Reed’s band The Velvet Underground — the digital group has become a viral hit, … Read more
Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
West Indies captain Shai Hope has attributed his team’s 5-0 T20I series whitewash at the hands of Australia to a lack of consistency, particularly from the batting unit. Speaking after the final match of the series, Hope expressed disappointment over his side’s inability to produce a complete performance, especially with the bat, allowing Australia to … Read more
Britain warns Israel it will recognise Palestinian state as Gaza starvation spreads
Listen to article Britain said on Tuesday it would recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The warning came after a hunger monitor said a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding and immediate action is needed … Read more
Australia sweep WI in T20Is
BASSETERRE: Ben Dwarshuis removed both openers and took the crucial wicket of top-scorer Shimron Hetmyer as Australia beat the West Indies on Monday in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, to sweep the T20 series 5-0. Chasing a modest 171 to win the fifth T20 international, Australia recovered from 25-3 and 60-4 to score 173-7 with … Read more
Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69
A son of Lebanese musical icons, he became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Spreading Again This Summer
Here’s what to know about symptoms and treatment of the infection.
Beyonce makes history with ‘Cowboy Carter’
Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over USD400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story. As per Reuters, the Cuff It singer has also become the highest-grossing Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of all … Read more
President, PM mourn lives lost in China rains
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of human lives caused by the recent heavy rains in China. In his message, the president conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with those affected by the natural calamity. In a separate message shared on his official … Read more
Trump approval rating sinks to 40%, the lowest of his term
Listen to article US President Donald Trump’s approval rating dropped one percentage point to 40%, the lowest level of his second term in office, as Americans remained concerned about his handling of the economy and immigration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The three-day poll, which closed on Monday, surveyed 1,023 US adults nationwide and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points. … Read more
