Venezuela says it arrested fourth U.S. citizen in roundup of foreigners
A fourth American citizen was arrested in Venezuela, a top official in the Maduro government said Tuesday, accusing him of plotting “against Venezuela.” Source link
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Finance minister reports positive meetings with stakeholders in US
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb (right) and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmed in a meeting in Washington, US. —Radio Pakistan/ File ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday said meetings with stakeholders in the United States remained were positive and they lauded Pakistan for reducing inflation. He said this after wrapping up his trip to…
Prabowo Subianto takes oath to become Indonesia’s eighth president
Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto is sworn in during his presidential inauguration at the House of Representatives building in Jakarta, Indonesia October 20, 2024. — Reuters Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world’s third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues such as corruption and to make it more self-sufficient. The…
India: Helicopter crashes in Kedarnath during airlift – SUCH TV
A helicopter being airlifted from Kedarnath to Gauchar in Uttarakhand by an Indian Air Force MI-17 chopper crashed this morning, officials reported. The private helicopter went down near the Mandakini River in Lincholi, but fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, which was captured on video. The helicopter was en route to the Gauchar…
Sri Lanka votes in first election since financial meltdown
More than three dozen candidates are vying to lead Sri Lanka out of an economic collapse that led to the 2022 ouster of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Source link
Florida residents prepare for round two of back-to-back hurricanes after ‘45 years of good luck’
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the west coast of Florida, residents in Siesta Key are dealing with back-to-back storms after 45 years of “good luck.” On Wednesday afternoon, Milton was a Category 3 storm and was expected to make landfall late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning near Tampa, Florida. Hurricane Helene battered the area…
How is climate change impacting global flooding? – Times of India
Severe flooding has forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes as wide regions of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania have been hit by days of heavy rainfall. It is the latest of several extreme floods this year. In Europe, thousands were forced to evacuate this summer in southern Germany. Elsewhere in the…
England win toss, elect to bat first in final Test against Pakistan
England captain Ben Stokes (second left) and Pakistan’s skipper Shan Masood pictured during the toss for the third Test against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 24, 2024. — Facebook@PakistanCricketBoard RAWALPINDI: England on Thursday won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the decisive third Test of the series, which is currently…
Stock markets diverge on rates, US election debate watch
Trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, USA on March 4, 2024. — AFP LONDON: Global stock markets diverged Tuesday as traders assessed the outlook for interest rates in the United States and Europe and awaited the US presidential debate. Wall Street’s main indices opened modestly after rallying…