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The Mariana Islands archipelago in the western Pacific, home to the US territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, is bracing for extreme weather early this week as Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaches.The system originated as a cluster of thunderstorms over the seas of Micronesia before strengthening into a tropical storm and then a typhoon on Friday and Saturday.Over the weekend, it began to push north-west while rapidly intensifying, with sustained winds reaching 150mph on Sunday. As the storm moves through the western Pacific islands early this week, it is forecast to strengthen rapidly with 165mph winds.A slight northward shift…
US President Donald Trump escalated his public clash with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, launching a sharp attack on the head of the Catholic Church and questioning his political judgement. Hours after the criticism, Trump posted an AI-generated image that portrayed him in a Jesus-like role performing a biblical-style miracle. The digitally created picture showed him in flowing robes placing his hand on a sick man, with light radiating from his fingers as onlookers watched in reverence. The scene echoed the biblical account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.Speaking to reporters and posting on social media, Trump said…
In a move that has redefined the landscape of political campaigning in Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate for Kumbakonam, Vinoth Ravi, has deployed a 3D hologram of actor-turned-politician Vijay to reach voters across the state for the April 23 Assembly elections.The technology made its debut in the Kumbakonam Assembly constituency on April 12.A life-sized, high-definition digital projection of TVK chief appeared alongside the party’s local candidate. Visuals from the ground showed the “Hologram Vijay” delivering a synchronised speech from a campaign vehicle, creating an illusion of physical presence that drew crowds.Also Read: AIADMK, BJP will make Tamil Nadu ‘retrogressive’, says UdhayanidhiLive…
An RTI inquiry reveals Haryana’s major thermal power plants are using freshwater instead of treated sewage water GURGAON: As Haryana struggles with falling groundwater levels and recurring shortages of drinking water, an RTI inquiry has found that the state’s major thermal power plants continue to run on freshwater, not treated sewage water as required under policy.The disclosure is significant in a state facing an annual water deficit of nearly 14 billion cubic metres and where every large industrial draw adds to pressure on already strained water sources.The RTI replies suggested that across key thermal plants, the mandated shift to treated…
Political commentator Yogendra Yadav KOLKATA: Economist Parakala Prabhakar dubbed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal as a ‘bloodless political genocide,’ while speaking at an event in the city on Sunday.According to him, the SIR process is leading to large-scale disenfranchisement of the people. The economist emphasized that SIR was creating two classes of people in the country. While one had voting rights, the other didn’t. Though those deprived of their voting rights remain citizens, they are stripped of a significant feature of citizenship, he said. Prabhakar said the complete transformation of India’s culture and society can also affect the…
Lately, questions regarding Indian Premier League comparisons have become a common mainstay in the Pakistan Super League. Now it was Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram’s turn, and the former cricketer couldn’t control his laughter. After Islamabad United’s six-wicket defeat to Hyderabad Kingsmen, Oram was asked about South African star Rilee Rossouw’s recent claim that the IPL is ‘more of a movie than actual cricket’.Jacob Oram was left in splits during a PSL press conference.”Both leagues have their pros and cons. IPL is a very long tournament, and PSL is a much more compact tournament where the competition is a…
Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20)Daily Horoscope Prediction says, Today may feel unusually close to the skinWith the Moon moving into your sign, reactions come faster, and so does recognition. You may notice quickly what feels right, what feels draining, and what no longer deserves your time. One thought about self-worth, money, or your place in someone’s life may stay with you until you take it seriously.Pisces Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.Later in the day, your inner voice becomes easier to trust. Morning confusion may thin out once you…
Having regular bowel movements is widely regarded as a sign of good health. However, almost everyone has faced issues with clearing the gut at some point in their lives. Taking to Instagram on April 12, Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, shared three steps to take that will help clear the gut naturally before considering medical help.Regular healthy habits go a long way to maintaining healthy bowel movement. (Pexel)Also Read | Can overeating nuts lead to weight gain? UK surgeon explains why the opposite happens despite the high calorie content“A healthy gut doesn’t need…
A video showing Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé proposing to her has surfaced shortly after the 31-year-old Miami-based lifestyle influencer was found dead in a Tanzania hotel. Ashlee died just days after her engagement to Joe McCann.Ashlee Jenae death: Proposal video surfaces as fiancé faces backlash after US influencer dies in Tanzania (ashleejenae/Instagram)While Joe claimed that Ashlee died by suicide during their trip, her loved ones have disputed the theory.Proposal video surfacesAshlee’s Tanzania trip was meant to celebrate her 31st birthday and her recent engagement to Joe, with whom she shared several photos on Instagram.An April 4 post shared by Ashlee shows…
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) used Israeli-made Pegasus software to mislead Iran amid the effort to retrieve the second of two downed US airmen last week. According to a report by the Times of London, the US spy agency used the software developed by Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group, to send messages to the Iranian leadership and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operatives claiming that the downed US airman has been found. The operation was part of a larger mission to rescue one of two US airmen whose aircraft had crashed in Iranian territory amid the ongoing conflict.…