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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. File image: KCNA via Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the deepening of ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked the anniversary of independence from Japan’s colonial rule, KCNA state news agency said on Sunday (August 16, 2026).Mr. Kim was replying to a message of congratulations from Mr. Putin marking Saturday’s (August 15, 2026) 81st anniversary of Tokyo’s surrender in World War Two. The Russian leader said the bond was forged as Soviet soldiers fought against Japan and that cooperation…
A satellite image shows Qeshm Island following an oil spill at sea, off the coast of Iran, on August 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Hara forests are a vital ecological treasure of the Persian Gulf. Spanning the Strait of Hormuz, these mangrove forests consist mainly of grey mangrove trees (Avicennia marina), which have a special filtration system in their roots that allows them to thrive in saline conditions. The same roots also protect the coast against erosion and are voluminous carbon sinks, sequestering significantly more carbon than terrestrial forests.The forests are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and serve as…
Adhir Chowdhury condemns Congress leader, son’s murder NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday strongly condemned the murder of party leader Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia on Independence Day, calling it a “heinous incident” and raising questions over the law and order situation in BJP-led West Bengal.In a social media post, Chowdhury said, “We condemn and condemn in the strongest terms the murder of Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his son from Nadia.”Questioning the safety of people and the freedom to conduct political activities, he said, “This government came to power with the slogan of…
A sailor and his two young children were discovered deceased at their Mumbai residence (Image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: A sailor and his two children, aged two months and three years, were found dead at their residence in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar, prompting a detailed investigation by police.According to preliminary information, the sailor is suspected to have died by suicide by hanging. The bodies of the two children were also found inside the residence.Prima facie findings indicate that poisoning may have caused the deaths of the children. However, officials cautioned that the exact cause of death will be confirmed…
Heavy rain is also expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and the Northeast. NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on Monday, with isolated extremely heavy rain likely over Gangetic West Bengal and north Odisha.Heavy rain is also expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and the Northeast.IMD alert for MondayThe IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya,…
Chief minister C Joseph Vijay delivered his first Independence Day speech emphasizing corruption eradication. Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay made his first Independence Day speech a clarion call against corruption. “Saving Tamil Nadu from corruption and bribery is akin to achieving freedom,” he said, adding that his govt was on “mission mode” to eradicate corruption.”We want our people to develop zero tolerance towards corruption. We appeal to officials and people of Tamil Nadu to make our state corruption-free,” Vijay said at the 386-year-old Fort St George on Saturday. He thanked TN people and “Gen Z young lion force” for…
Considering the current Premier League champions play in the game every season it is surprisingly rare for the Community Shield winners to go on to win the league.Since the Premier League started in 1992-93, only eight of the 34 winners of the Charity or Community Shield have done so.Five of those happened in a six-year spell from 2005 until 2010.Manchester City, in 2019, were the last team to do so – and before that it was Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in 2011.Only one of the past 15 winners of the Community Shield have gone on to become champions that season.Since…
“Some of our guys are saying no to half a million pounds for 20 days’ work to go and play those two Test matches against Bangladesh,” said Pat Cummins in March 2026 when he was asked about the two Tests against the Bangla Tigers clashing with the Hundred, the flagship competition of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). However, five months after this statement, Bangladesh forced Australia and their captain Cummins to eat these words as the visitors registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win in Darwin on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Australia’s batsman Pat Cummins…
If you were born on August 16, your tarot cards reveal a year of inner strength, financial maturity, emotional opportunities, major transformation, and rapid progress. This is a year to build greater stability while staying open to changes that can move your life in a new direction.Birthday horoscope (Pinterest )Overall EnergyThe Strength card opens your year with resilience, patience, and self-control. You may enter this birthday year having learned that not every battle needs to be fought. Your ability to remain calm and confident can become one of your greatest advantages.The King of Pentacles brings strong energy around career, financial…
Micro gardening at home: A step-by-step beginner’s guide You don’t need a backyard, a farmhouse, or even a proper garden to grow something worth eating. Micro gardening is exactly what it sounds like: cultivating herbs, greens, and even small vegetables in whatever compact space you actually have- a windowsill, a narrow balcony, a corner of a kitchen counter. It’s become the natural answer for anyone living in an apartment who still wants the satisfaction of snipping fresh basil for dinner or watching a tomato actually ripen on its own vine. The good news is that getting started needs far less…