Yashwi Thakur

[ad_1] A powerful wave of storms swept across parts of the US' Midwest and South on Friday, leaving at least 21 people dead and dozens injured.Kentucky and Missouri were hit hardest, with severe tornadoes destroying homes, flipping cars, and leaving communities reeling from widespread devastation.In Kentucky, at least 14 people were killed. Nine of those deaths were in Laurel County after a suspected tornado tore through the area around midnight. Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said the death toll is expected to rise. Rescuers searched overnight for possible survivors, and an emergency shelter was set up at a local high school.Meteorologist Philomon Geertson from the National Weather Service said a tornado likely touched down, damaging rural parts of the state and reaching the London Corbin Airport.In Missouri, the storm hit St. Louis especially hard. Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed five deaths and […]

[ad_1] A Lufthansa plane flew for 10 minutes without any pilot. (File photo) In a bizarre and frightening mid-air incident, a Germany to Spain Lufthansa plane, carrying nearly 200 passengers, flew for 10 minutes without any pilot as the first officer lost consciousness and the captain was in the washroom.The incident took place last year but the findings have come out now after an investigation. Airbus A321, carrying 199 passengers and six crew members, was en route from Frankfurt, Germany to Seville, Spain in February 2024.Captain says when he left for washroom, first officer was fineThe 43-year-old captain who left for the washroom told the investigators that the first officer, aged 38, was fine and alert at the time he left. There were 30 minutes of flight time remaining. So the captain thought he could go to the lavatory. He […]

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS : Storm systems sweeping across parts of the Midwest and South have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after what appeared to be a devastating tornado in southeast Kentucky. In Kentucky, some 14 people were killed by severe weather, and the death toll is likely to rise, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. "Kentucky, we're starting today with the tough news that we lost at least 14 of our people to last night's storms, but sadly, this number is expected to grow as we receive more information. Please pray for all of our affected families," Beshear said Saturday in a post on social media platform X. Earlier, local authorities in Laurel County said nine people were killed after a tornado touched down in southeastern Kentucky, causing structures to crumble and even flipping over a car […]

[ad_1] Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani, NYC mayoral candidate, is embroiled in fresh controversies. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who is also the son of famous filmmaker Mira Nair, has recently been at the centre of controversies over the Holocaust. Now, an old video has surfaced and doing the rounds in which Mamdani is seen leading a protest against the BJP government in India over the demolition of the Babri Masjid and the Ram Temple. "NYC Candidate for Mayor Zohran Mamdani led a mob of protestors in Times Square calling Hindus as bast**ds and heaping abuses upon Lord Rama, who is worshipped by Hindus. A true scumbag," the viral video said. In the 2020 video, Mamdani was seen masked because of the pandemic, as all other people in the background were, as well.At that time, Mamdani was the […]

[ad_1] Saudi Royal Palace, Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, centre, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, (AP) Just 85 kilometers (53 miles) separate the capitals of Lebanon and Syria. But recent political developments in Damascus may have far-reaching consequences across the border, and Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, is paying close attention.Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to lift decadeslong sanctions on Syria. While details of those plans remain vague, such a move could pave the way for Damascus to reenter international markets, attract foreign investment and regain diplomatic support from the Washington, Saudi Arabia and a number of Gulf states."Stability in Syria will positively impact Lebanon and the entire region," Aoun said Tuesday following Trump's announcement, calling it a "courageous decision" by the US.Refugees and rebuildingMore than 1.5 million […]

[ad_1] BAGHDAD: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called for increased pressure "to halt the massacre in Gaza", speaking at an Arab League summit hours after Israel announced an intensified operation in the besieged Palestinian territory.UN chief Antonio Guterres told the Baghdad meeting that "we need a permanent ceasefire, now", while Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to "apply all necessary efforts... for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip".The summit comes straight after a Gulf tour by Trump, who sparked uproar earlier this year by declaring that the United States could take over Gaza and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East".The scheme that included the proposed displacement of Palestinians prompted Arab leaders to come up with an alternative plan to rebuild the territory at a March summit in Cairo.Guterres said that […]

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) On May 17, 1900, US author Lyman Frank Baum published a tale that has since enchanted readers and viewers over generations with its unforgettable characters, magical settings and universal themes of courage, friendship and the search for home.At the heart of the story is Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a quiet Kansas farm. When a powerful tornado sweeps her and her dog Toto away, she finds herself in the fantastical Land of Oz, where wonder and danger lurk. Advised by a kind witch, Dorothy sets off for the Emerald City by following a Yellow Brick Road, hoping that the mysterious Wizard of Oz can help her return home.The journey withinAlong the way, she befriends a Scarecrow wanting a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they […]

[ad_1] A shooting at a Las Vegas gym late Friday left two people dead, including the suspected gunman, and at least three others injured, police said.According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Undersheriff Andrew Walsh, gunfire erupted at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city’s west side, where one person was pronounced dead at the scene.Officers responding to the incident shot the suspect as he tried to flee the premises. He was later declared dead at a local hospital.Three individuals sustained injuries and were transported to area hospitals, with one person reported to be in critical condition.Walsh said that the public is not under a threat anymore while officials try to discern a motive behind the attack.In a statement to KLAS-TV, eyewitness Claudio Vigani recalled, “They said get out, get out, get out” who was present at the gym when […]

[ad_1] Ukraine loses US-made F-16 fighter, pilot ejects safely (Pic: IANS) Ukraine's air force on Friday said that it lost its US-made F-16 fighter jet, giving a significant blow to Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia.F-16 has played a key role in Ukraine’s air defense against Russian incursion.Ukraine’s air force said it on its official Telegram channel that it lost contact with the F-16 early Friday during a manoeuvre to repel a Russian attack. "The pilot destroyed three air targets and was working on the fourth, using an aircraft gun" when "an emergency situation arose on board". However, the pilot ejected safely, the air force said, adding that a commission has been appointed to investigate the crash.This is the second confirmed loss of Ukraine’s F-16, the first being in August 2024 when Kyiv said that an F-16 had crashed while repelling […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump has lashed out at what he called a “cover-up” of Joe Biden’s mental decline, following the release of audio recordings from Biden’s 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The 47th president condemned the efforts by Biden’s aides and the media to obscure the president’s condition, saying, “They were really playing games.And you know, you can't do that. Our country's at stake.”“You see, even a thing like this there's so many decisions for billions and billions but then you have even more important decisions,” he said. “You have decisions for life.”The audio, released by Axios on Friday, painted a troubling picture of the then-president’s cognitive health. In the recordings, Biden repeatedly struggles to recall key details, including the year Donald Trump was elected and when his own son, Beau Biden, died. While transcripts of the six-hour interview […]