A Rescue Mission in Remote Colombia
Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities.
Environmentalists Sue to Halt First Sale of Seabed-Mining Rights
The suit claims the U.S. decision to allow mining for minerals in American waters didn’t consider the potential harm to endangered species.
Sindh Police break silence on Mir Raza murder case after 19 days
Probe reviews medical, chemical, digital evidence as police seek clarifications from forensic agencies, Apple The Sindh Police broke their silence for the first time in 19 days on the Mir Raza murder case on Tuesday, sharing a police statement and medical reports with the media as a high-level investigation team examines medical, digital, forensic and other … Read more
Govt hikes petrol by Rs3.34, high-speed diesel by Rs5.27 for Aug 19
[ Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27, respectively, for August 19. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs334.54 while HSD would cost Rs395.69 per … Read more
Hepatitis C screening to be made mandatory nationwide: Kamal
Appeals to citizens to undergo screening, take advantage of free facilities being offered under the gov’s programme Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal pictured inaugurating Hepatitis C screening for Ministry of Health officials in Islamabad. — APP Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday announced a nationwide expansion of Hepatitis C screening … Read more
The Festival draws musical theater performers and fans to an outdoor celebration.
Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.
NASA, ESA astronauts set for spacewalk to replace key antenna
Spacewalk to replace high-speed antenna outside International Space Station expected to last 6.5 hours NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman works outside the space station’s Quest airlock aboard the International Space Station. Photo: REUTERS/NASA Handout/file National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot are set to conduct a … Read more
The Little-Known Link Between Dementia and Epilepsy
After he was diagnosed with “silent” epileptic seizures, doctors were able to treat his memory loss and confusion.
US rates likely to stay higher for longer, squeezing consumers
[ Sticky inflation, cooling labour market leave Fed facing choice between fighting prices and risking sharper slowdown A teller counts US dollar bank notes at a money changer in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: REUTERS/file US interest rates are likely to remain elevated for longer as stubborn inflation and signs of a weakening labour market complicate the … Read more
Syria condemns Israeli strikes on airbase as ‘flagrant violation’ of sovereignty
US envoy to Syria says Washington ‘deeply concerned’ over airstrikes, describing them as ‘unnecessary escalation’ Syria condemns Israeli strikes on airbase as ‘flagrant violation’ of sovereignty. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes targeting Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in the eastern countryside of Idlib province as a “flagrant violation” of the country’s … Read more