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Philippines declares national calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits; Super Typhoon Fung-wong follows The typhoon has impacted 946,660 families, or around 3.3 million people, across the country. PHOTO: AFP The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed Sunday to 224, with 109 others remaining missing, according to state-run media. A total of 526 people … Read more
Nikki Glaser hosted this “Saturday Night Live” episode, while Pete Davidson returned to update viewers on the boat he bought with Colin Jost.
Individuals suffering from certain chronic or contagious diseases will not be permitted to undertake pilgrimage The Holy Kabah. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have formally signed an agreement regarding the arrangements and facilities for the upcoming Hajj, Radio Pakistan reported. Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat and Ministry … Read more
[In late-night guidance, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states.
The launches mark China’s 606th Long March mission, showcasing its expanding land and sea launch prowess A Lijian-1 Y9 carrier rocket carrying two technical experiment satellites blasts off from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, Nov. 9, 2025. PHOTO: XINHUA China carried out two successful satellite launches on Sunday, underscoring its … Read more
PUBLISHED November 09, 2025 Crafting compositions and creating space for children’s participation in music, Thaheer Production has been shaping a much-needed revolution in Balochi literature since 2016, amidst the snow-capped mountains of Quetta and the elegant landscapes of Balochistan. The Balochi word “Thaheer” means “solace.” Fittingly, Thaheer Production’s artistic creations and compositions offer comfort to … Read more
The championship leader edged Mercedes’ rookie by 0.174 seconds after a tense finish at Interlagos SAO PAULO: Series leader Lando Norris continued his dominant run of form by claiming a dramatic late pole for McLaren after a series of shocks in Saturday’s tense qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton, who … Read more
Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz has been released from the Pakistan men’s squad Shaheen Shah Afridi picked up the last two wickets to wrap up South Africa innings. Photo: AFP FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the squads for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and the T20I tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, … Read more
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More victims may still be missing three days after the Myanmar boat sank with about 300 people on board A staff member of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency searches for victims of a boat from Buthidaung, Myanmar, that sank near the Malaysia–Thailand border, during a search and rescue operation close to Langkawi, Malaysia November 9, … Read more
