‘Risks are real’: Pakistan defence minister on possibility of war with India; Khawaja Asif says ‘will do better than before’

Pak defence minister (file photo) Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the “chances of war with India are real” and that he was “not denying that possibility.” The comments came amid rising tensions between the two countries and follow recent statements by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.Asif claimed that Pakistan will “achieve […]

‘Study my brain’: NFL shooter who killed four confirmed to have CTE; accused league of hiding brain injury risks

Shane Tamura, who drove from Las Vegas and opened fire at the NFL headquarters in New York, killing four people, was found to have CTE, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Friday.The shooter, who requested in a note that his brain be studied for the disease, was confirmed to have […]

Massachusetts Thunderstorm Watch alert: Forecast, severe weather risks, tornado warnings, and essential safety tips | World News

Severe weather is returning to Massachusetts as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Thunderstorm Watch covering much of the state until this evening. This alert warns residents of the potential for dangerous thunderstorms that may bring damaging winds, hail, frequent lightning, and localised flooding. The watch affects nine counties, including Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, […]

‘People were sold a lie’: Oceangate whistleblower warned of Titan risks before 2023 implosion; was aware ‘there would be an incident’

David Lochridge, a former employee of Oceangate, has reiterated longstanding safety concerns following the release of a US Coast Guard report that identifies significant failures by the company as the primary cause of the 2023 Titan submersible disaster. “I always hoped that what happened wouldn’t happen. But I just knew if they kept carrying on […]

Russia’s earthquake highlights Pacific Ring of Fire risks: Why this seismic zone is the world’s deadliest | World News

The Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped seismic belt encircling the Pacific Ocean, is one of Earth’s most active geological regions. Home to hundreds of millions of people, it stretches across bustling megacities and remote mountain towns, uniting them under a common geological destiny. Shaped by powerful tectonic plate movements, it is responsible for some […]

MAGA singer’s Canada gigs cancelled: Backlash over Sean Feucht’s anti-diversity views; organisers cite safety risks

Sean Feuch (Picture: Instagram) US singer Sean Feucht’s permit to hold a concert at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax was cancelled this week by Parks Canada. Officials cited safety concerns following public backlash against his anti-2SLGBTQ+, anti-women’s rights, and anti-diversity remarks on social media. Feucht, a religious performer with links to the […]

The rise of side hustles in Qatar: Opportunities, risks and everything you need to know | World News

Driven by Vision 2030 and evolving work cultures, side hustles in Qatar are becoming an integral part of the economy, from tutoring and creative services to home businesses and digital freelancing/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: A growing side hustle trend is emerging in Qatar, with individuals taking on tutoring, creative services, digital freelancing, and small business ventures. […]

Middle East conflict: Could Iran’s nuclear sites turn toxic? Experts weigh risks after US and Israeli strikes

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran before U.S. strikes, Friday, June 20, 2025. (Pic credit: AP) As US and Israeli airstrikes tear through Iran’s key nuclear infrastructure, international attention is shifting to a far graver question: Are these attacks triggering nuclear contamination risks across the region?US President […]

The toxic conflict: UN nuclear agency flags possible radiological risks inside Iran’s Natanz facility; no radiation leak outside

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, where multiple buildings were destroyed from recent Israeli airstrikes. (Pic credit: AP) As Israel targeted Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz amid escalating conflict, head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency said that there is a possibility of both radiological and […]