Thailand floods: Death toll rises to 145; receding waters reveal large-scale devastation, millions affected

[ad_1] Cars and houses are submerged in floodwaters in the Songkhla province of southern Thailand (Picture credit: AP) Flooding across southern Thailand has left at least 145 people dead, with authorities warning that the toll has risen sharply as waters begin to recede and access improves. Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirmed the updated figure at […]

Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

[ad_1] Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary […]

‘Came to US with dreams’: Friends of Preet Harsoda seek help for treatment, 30 Indian students affected in FSU fire

[ad_1] Several Indian students of Florida State University were affected in the Tallahassee apartment complex fire. Florida State University is still reeling from the devastating fire that burned an apartment building at The Social Seminole on Ocala Road on November 19. Many students of the university live in the apartment and they were caught running […]

English test crackdown bars over 7,000 truckers across US; Indian-origin drivers among most affected

[ad_1] Thousands of truck drivers across the United States have been barred from operating after failing newly enforced English proficiency tests, with Indian-origin and Latino drivers among those most affected. The rule, reinstated under Donald Trump’s administration, has raised alarm among trucking companies and worker groups, who say it unfairly targets immigrant drivers. It could […]

US government shutdown: Trump admin’s closure hits workers, economy; Which sectors are affected?

[ad_1] The federal government shutdown in the United States is moving closer to becoming the second longest in history, with no signs of a breakthrough. Some lawmakers have even warned that it could soon surpass the record 35-day shutdown that took place during US President Donald Trump’s first term.The standoff began on October 1. DRONE […]

Power Shutdown in Udaipur Today, October 7: Check Affected Areas and Timings | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur, October 7 (Udaipur Kiran): The electricity department has announced a scheduled power shutdown in several parts of Udaipur today for maintenance work. Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan accordingly. 🔹 Power Cut Timings and Areas ⏰ 10 AM to 5 PM Power supply will remain suspended in the following areas:PHED […]

‘Flying with lights on’: Denmark’s Aalborg airport shut after drones spotted in airspace; flights affected

[ad_1] Denmark’s Aalborg airport, which serves both commercial and military flights, was closed early Thursday after drones were spotted in its airspace, police said, two days after Copenhagen airport experienced a similar disruption.Northern Jutland police said, “more than one drone was seen near Aalborg airport, flying with lights on,” Reuters reported. The drones were first […]

Power Cut in Udaipur Todays September 13: Several Areas Affected | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur, September 13 (Patrika English News): Power supply will remain disrupted in several parts of Udaipur today due to maintenance work. The electricity outage has been scheduled at different timings across various localities. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm: Machhla Magra Scheme, Kar Bhawan, Apeksha Complex, Suron Ka Fala, BJP Office, R-5, Om Banna Mandir. […]

New UAE based program to train 7,000 young refugees and displaced youth in war affected Arab countries for jobs | World News

[ad_1] The UAE’s Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation and International Finance Corporation will train 7,000 youth, focusing on skills and employment in Arab countries/Representative Image A new regional initiative led by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is aiming to equip nearly 7,000 youth—at least half of them women—across Jordan, […]