A money dealer counts US dollars at currency exchange. — AFP/File Overseas workers’ remittances swelled 23.9% to $3.1 billion in October 2024 from $2.46 billion recorded in the same month last year, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Friday. Remittances were up 6.7% from $2.86 billion in September 2024 month-on-month. Cumulatively,…
Republican and Democratic supporters confront each other outside of the CBS Broadcast Centre prior to the Vice President candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance debate in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 1, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: As a bitterly contested US election campaign enters its final stretch, misinformation researchers have raised the alarm…
A local resident walks out into fast-flowing waters to assist a stranded driver in a stretch of flooded road as Tropical Storm Helene strikes, on the outskirts of Boone, North Carolina, September 27. — Reuters MIAMI: Rescuers battled on Sunday to reach people in need of aid in the southeastern United States following devastating storm…
Kate Middleton, King Charles emotional bond amid cancer battle revealed The royal insiders have dished new bond between King Charles and his beloved daughter-in-law Kate Middleton saying they are “really each other’s rocks” during this difficult time. The OK! Magazine, citing royal insiders, have reported that King Charles and the Princess of Wales “talk for…
A representational image depicting a hospital ward. — Reuters/File Babies lose lives due to burns, suffocation after fire swept through unit. One infant remains missing after blaze, says government official. UP CM Adityanath orders inquiry into incident to find cause behind fire. LUCKNOW: Ten newborn babies died from burns and suffocation after a fire swept…
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. military said on Sunday it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and putting troops on a heightened readiness to deploy to…
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday that he was freed after years of incarceration because he “pled guilty to journalism.” In his first public remarks since he was released from prison in June, Assange gave evidence of the impact of his detention and conviction to the legal affairs and human rights committee of the Parliamentary…
Chef Karyn Tomlinson on making “grandma chic” cool – CBS News Watch CBS News Chef Karyn Tomlinson, owner of “Myriel” in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is being recognized for her minimalist approach and use of local ingredients. Her restaurant, which opened in 2021, has gained a reputation for making “grandma chic” cool. Be the first to…
In this representational image, school students head for classes in Beijing on Nov 29, 2023, — AFP Suspect has confessed to killing students, say police. Police say he returned to school to express his anger. Emergency services fully mobilised to treat wounded. BEIJING: At least eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday…
NEW DELHI: A genetic study has charted the migration history of elephants in India from north to south, revealing multiple bottlenecks encountered along the way that threatened their existence and likely caused a “dilution of genetic diversity”. Genetic diversity is important for a resilience to disease and long-term survival, including an ability to adapt to…
