Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage. Source link
The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal requested by President Donald Trump to review the civil case that found he defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll. A New York jury awarded Carroll $5m (£3.6m) in damages in 2023 over her civil claim that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, and…
IAS officer Awanish Sharan defied the trend of quick fixes, embracing a disciplined approach to health. Starting in 2020, his journey, marked by setbacks and a renewed commitment in 2024, focused on smart training, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep. By setting a deadline and prioritizing consistency over perfection, Sharan achieved remarkable health improvements, evidenced by…
WASHINGTON — Rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked beforehand. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The court, divided 5-4, held that the Mississippi law…
The US and Iran have agreed to “stand down” following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports cite a US official as saying. It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire. The US official told the BBC’s…
“Our daughter is not a defective toy”: They were told to ‘replace’ her and what her parents did will remain an example forever There’s a powerful saying in Hindi: “Paida karne wale se bada palne wala hota hai.” In simple words, it takes far more to raise a child than it does to give birth…
“We continue our operations that weaken Russia’s ability to wage this war,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X Sunday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that Moscow should “respond to Ukraine’s serious proposals to sit down at the negotiating table and end the war.” “The longer Putin refuses to accept the reality that he…
Five people are dead following a shooting at a youth centre in Stade, northern Germany, police have said. Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, a police spokesperson told the BBC. They have not provided information on the age of the victims or the possible motive of the perpetrator. A number…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy start to a short week. Stocks are slightly higher, Greg Abel is a U.S. citizen and the U.S. is prepping for a scorcher for the holiday — with air conditioning. Here are five key things investors need to know to start…
This is no surprise that Vande Bharat trains have changed the way Indians travel. These semi-high speed trains, since their inception, are offering travellers premium comfort without breaking their bank balance. From Kerala’s houseboats to Karnataka’s Western Ghats and Goa’s coastal landscapes, these Vande Bharat routes prove that comfort isn’t always expensive. For many travellers,…