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Black rain alert issued twice in 6 hrs: Heavy rains batter Hong Kong; flights delayed, public services hit | World News

Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal for the second time in six hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, […]

Who is Putin’s secret daughter? Meet Elizaveta Krivonogikh who reportedly accused Russian President of destroying her life and killing millions | World News

Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate living in Paris, has reignited speculation about her rumored parentage by sharing cryptic but emotionally charged posts that appear to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin. Widely believed to be his secret daughter, Elizaveta accused an unnamed man of “destroying her life” and being responsible for the deaths of millions. […]

Oman’s electricity output jumps a record 12.6% in 2025 as demand hits an all-time high | World News

Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6%/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by end-May 2025, up from 16,829.3 GWh a year ago, with notable growth in various governorates. Net electricity generation, used for actual consumption, grew by 13.1% year-on-year, but water production dropped 0.9% to about 206.6 million […]

10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide daily; the reason will leave you speechless | World News

South Korea, often hailed as a technological and cultural powerhouse, is facing a heartbreaking and underreported crisis. Every day, nearly 10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide, a staggering figure that speaks to a deeper issue plaguing the nation’s aging population. While most assume such tragedies stem from health problems alone, the real reasons run […]

Spy war at sea? Moscow alleges UK planning shadow fleet strikes; Nato named | World News

Russia claims UK-NATO planning attack on ‘shadow fleet’ Russia’s foreign intelligence service alleged United Kingdom of planning attacks on its “shadow fleet” oil tankers. A report published by The Telegraph cited claims from Moscow’s foreign intelligence service (SVR), alleging that British intelligence is plotting to target Russian ships which are used by Russia to trade […]

Oman’s new rule: Professional licenses now mandatory for oil & gas jobs, check if your job is on the list | World News

As per the new rules, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has mandated that, effective September 1, 2025, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector. Workers in these positions must obtain a license from […]

Arab Heritage List officially adds four historic sites in Oman, including mosques and forts | World News

Four of Oman’s historic landmarks are officially inducted into the Arab Heritage List/Image: Holidify TL;DR: Four historic sites in Oman: Al Hamoudah Mosque, Suhar Fort, Nizwa Fort, and Al Shawadhna Mosque have been added to the Arab Heritage List. These sites were recognized for their architectural, cultural, and historical significance during the 10th meeting of […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla is paying $243 million to a Florida family; find out why | World News

A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages to the family of a 22-year-old woman who died in a 2019 crash involving a Model S sedan equipped with Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance technology. The case, centered around allegations that Tesla’s Autopilot system failed to prevent the fatal collision, marks one of the […]

Massive 22-inch rat found in UK home, residents call for action as sightings surge: “Bigger than my grown cat” | World News

Residents of Normanby in Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, were left horrified after an enormous rat measuring 22 inches from nose to tail was discovered inside a home. The rodent, described as being “almost the size of a small cat,” was found by a pest control worker responding to a routine callout. What was initially […]

Another earthquake hits Russia: 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region; back-to-back tremors raise alarm | World News

Another earthquake hits Russia; 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region Fresh tremor of magnitude 5.1 struck far-east in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia today, reported the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 07:17:36 (UTC+05:30), with its epicentre located 144 km southeast of the Kamchatsky region at a depth of 25 km.Tremor follows a powerful 8.8-magnitude […]