Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply
There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.
China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed
Humans sprint using muscles and tendons across flexible joints that absorb and return force each stride A Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot crosses the finish line in 8.86 seconds, next to Honor humanoid robots, during a 100m large-size group semifinal race, at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, … Read more
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
This month’s options include an adaptation of an early Stephen King novel, jungle dinosaur battles and atmospheric thrillers.
'Shared waters must not be weaponised,' Dar warns India of consequences over IWT violations
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday warned India of “profound consequences” for regional peace and security if it sought to deprive Pakistan of waters allocated to it under the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing that shared waters must not be weaponised as a tool of political leverage. Addressing virtually a seminar titled … Read more
Govt decreases petrol price by 58 paisas, HSD by 17 paisas till August 31
[ Petrol price falls to Rs342.02 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs371.44 for the next three days, effective Aug 29 A worker holds a fuel nozzle to fills fuel in a car at petrol station in Karachi on September 16, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/ File The federal government on Friday reduced the price of petrol … Read more
Norway’s new king to be known as Haakon VIII
Norway’s King Harald V died early on Friday after more than 10 days in hospital and was succeeded by his son Norway’s King Haakon and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra pose with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and cabinet ministers during an extraordinary cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace, following the death of King Harald, in … Read more
China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.
Oil Giant Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela
Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.
Salman Khan tops Variety India poll for favourite reality show host
Indian actor secures 79% of Instagram votes and 64% on YouTube, beating Rohit Shetty, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh Salman Khan has topped a Variety India poll asking viewers to choose their favourite reality show host, securing a commanding lead over several of Indian television’s biggest names. The publication recently asked its followers to vote … Read more