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Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination

30 May 2023 00:02 AM IST

Where once the population of Barcelona drank mostly from its rivers and wells, Spain’s second city now relies upon a labyrinth-like mesh of green, blue and purple pipes inside an industrial plant to keep it from going thirsty amid a prolonged drought. Water is pumped from two kilometres into the

Iran Models defy authorities with powerful statement: ‘Stop Execution’

30 May 2023 00:01 AM IST

The Cannes Film Festival has once again captured global attention, this time due to the protest of an Iranian model against the executions taking place in Iran. Mahlagha Jaberi, following in the footsteps of a woman who dressed in the colors of the Ukrainian flag at the festival, made a

Chinese barge seized in Malaysia for suspected WWII wreck looting

29 May 2023 23:57 PM IST

Malaysia’s maritime agency said Monday it found a cannon shell believed to be from World War II on a Chinese-registered vessel and was investigating if the barge carrier was involved in the looting of two British warship wrecks in the South China Sea. Malaysian media reported that illegal salvage operators

Typhoon Mawar brings warning of Flooding, Landslides in Philippines

29 May 2023 23:56 PM IST

Philippine officials began evacuating hundreds of villagers, shut down schools and offices and imposed a no-sail ban Monday as Typhoon Mawar approached the country’s northern provinces. The storm, locally named Betty, was not expected to make landfall in the mountainous region.But forecasters warned that the typhoon would slow down considerably

Pakistan President approves SC review, clearing way for Nawaz Sharif’s return

29 May 2023 22:18 PM IST

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has signed the Supreme Court Review of Judgements and Orders Act 2023, clearing the first step for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Nawaz Sharif to exercise the right of appeal against their lifetime disqualifications within 60 days, Samaa English reported. Samaa English is the English language portal

Punjab-origin gangster shot dead at wedding reception in Canada

29 May 2023 13:29 PM IST

In a suspected case of gang conflict, a 28-year-old Punjab-origin man, who was on Canadian police’s most violent gangsters’ list, has been shot dead by unidentified assailants at a wedding venue in Vancouver city of Canada. According to reports in the local newspaper Vancouver Sun, Amarpreet (Chucky) Samra was on

Joe Biden urges US Congress to approve Bipartisan Budget Agreement

29 May 2023 10:49 AM IST

The Bipartisan Budget agreement, according to US President Joe Biden, is the only way for the country to move forward. He urged Congress to approve the pact on Monday.”We’ve reached a bipartisan budget agreement that we’re ready to move to the full Congress and I think it’s a really important

Turkey voters weigh the final decision on next President

28 May 2023 18:03 PM IST

Turkey’s voters went to the polls again on Sunday to decide whether the country’s longtime leader extends his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is deposed by a challenger who has promised to restore a more democratic society. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in power in

Bhutan takes proactive steps to prevent landslides

28 May 2023 17:48 PM IST

With the approaching monsoon season, officials in Bhutan’s Phuentshogling Dungkhag and Thromde region have been proactive in preventing landslides, according to Bhutan Live. Over three thousand bamboo saplings were planted across approximately three acres beneath the revered Rinchending Monastery by officials. The ground beneath the Rinchending Monastery, also known as

Three killed, 5 injured in shooting at New Mexico bike rally

28 May 2023 17:18 PM IST

A shooting took place at a motorcycle rally in the Red River area of New Mexico, resulting in the death of at least three people and several injuries. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun confirmed that five people were injured in the incident. New Mexico State Police reported that one of

New Mexico: 3 dead, five injured in shooting during bike rally

28 May 2023 16:36 PM IST

Shooting at New Mexico Motorcycle Rally Leaves Three Dead, Multiple Injured According to Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun, a shooting occurred at a motorcycle rally in the Red River area of New Mexico on Saturday, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries, as reported by the media. Mayor Calhoun stated

16 people injured after explosive blast shook Baghlan in Afghanistan

27 May 2023 15:06 PM IST

At least 16 people were injured on Saturday after a heavy explosion rocked the Baghlan province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The explosion, occurred in Pole-Khomri city of Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, according to the report. The injured were sent to a local hospital for treatment. Taliban officials have