Before Jessica Watson became one of the most recognised teenage sailors in the world, her dream nearly collapsed in the middle of the ocean. During the very first night of a sea trial before her historic voyage officially began, her 34-foot yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady, collided with a massive 63,000-ton bulk carrier, as reported by […]
Hantavirus scare on cruise ship Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in the UK after being flown out of Tenerife amid fears over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport aboard a […]
At least 191 people were killed in road accidents in Thailand in the first three days of the country’s annual Songkran festival, widely known as the “world’s largest water fight”, marking a grim start to the celebrations this year.According to the New York Post, the Thai New Year festival, typically marked by week-long water festivities […]
Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten […]
Steven Lyons, 45, one of Scotland’s most notorious gangland figures, is set to be deported to Spain following his arrest at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday. Indonesian authorities said Lyons, who arrived on a flight from Singapore, is wanted in Spain over organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and a murder […]
Udaipur, March 29 (Udaipur Kiran): Police have filed a chargesheet in the high-profile ‘Udaipur Files’ blackmailing case involving a BJP leader within just 43 days of the complaint. The accused, lawyer Vishal Gurjar, has been charge-sheeted after the investigation was completed swiftly with the collection of evidence. The investigation was conducted by Deputy Girwa Gopal […]
Candace Owens has accused Erika of plotting her husband’s murder, alleging she tried to shape public perception in advance. Owens pointed to an Instagram post from September 8, where Erika shared a video of her frail mother, claiming it was meant to gain sympathy and build a narrative. The claims remain unverified and have sparked […]
A worker in Phillippines uses black tape to adjust the prices of their sign at a gasoline station as oil prices continue to rise. (AP photo) The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to fuel supplies as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt global oil flows.President Ferdinand […]
No regular slot for H-1B visa stamping opened in India in the last over 100 days and no slots are available in 2026. With no solution to the H-1B crisis in India triggered by the visa stamping delays, the Indian-American community voiced their concern and urged the USCIS to stop using Indian immigrants as a […]
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, a move aimed at easing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between US ports, a major shift from long-standing domestic […]
