Language Settings
Select Website Language
newshunt
newshunt

All Posts

Showing 226 to 240 Articles posts out of total 8546 Total
  • Channels
  • Topics
  • Other Filters

Filters

Channels
Topics
Other Filters
Filters
Sheikh Hasina To Attend First Public Event In India Since Ouster: When And Where Is It?
World

Sheikh Hasina To Attend First Public Event In India Since Ouster: When And Where Is It?

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to make her first public appearance in India exactly two years after she was ousted from power during the student-led mass uprising in Bangladesh in 2024. Hasina will participate virtually in an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia (FCC South Asia) in New Delhi, where she is expected to speak about her future plans and her proposed return to Bangladesh. Also Read: Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide As Greece Battles Massive Wildfires | VIDEO Virtual Event In New Delhi On August 5 The programme will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Sir Mark Tully Auditorium on Mathura Road in New Delhi, according to several media reports. The event will also be livestreamed on social media platforms. First Public Address Since Leaving Bangladesh The event coincides with the second anniversary of Sheikh Hasina's removal from power, ending her 15-year rule in Bangladesh. On August 5, 2024, a student movement that began against the quota system evolved into a nationwide anti-government protest, ultimately forcing Hasina to step down and leave the country. Facing threats from protesters and fearing for her safety, she took refuge in India. Since arriving in India, Hasina has largely stayed away from public events and formal media interactions. Her virtual address is therefore expected to mark her first significant public appearance since leaving office. Several Bangladeshi Dignitaries To Attend According to the invitation issued by FCC South Asia, several prominent Bangladeshi political leaders, diplomats and public figures are expected to participate in the programme. Also Read: Scuffle Erupts At Pappu Yadav's Press Meet Over Ram Temple Skit; Knife Seen In Video | WATCH The invitee list includes Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Sheikh Hasina's son and former ICT adviser to the Bangladesh Prime Minister, former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nofel, and Bangladesh Human Rights Watch General Secretary Mohammad Ali Siddiqui, among others.

0 20 0
1 month ago
Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide As Greece Battles Massive Wildfires; 100+ Homes Destroyed | Video
World

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide As Greece Battles Massive Wildfires; 100+ Homes Destroyed | Video

Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a massive wildfire in Greece on Sunday, as the country grappled with rapidly spreading blazes that have already destroyed more than 100 homes northwest of Athens. Meanwhile, a fresh wildfire forced evacuations on the popular tourist island of Kefalonia, highlighting the worsening fire crisis across southern Europe. The collision occurred during an aerial firefighting operation near Psatha in the Attica region, west of Athens, according to Greece's fire service. 🔴 Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a major forest fire in the Psatha area, west of Athens, Greece, triggering a search and rescue operation.✈️ Aircraft involved: One helicopter was Bell 214ST N511EV (serial 28105, built in 1982), while… pic.twitter.com/Jwd3qpLAfj — FL360aero (@fl360aero) August 2, 2026 Helicopter Collision During Firefighting Mission Authorities said one helicopter crew was located safely and medical teams were dispatched to the site. The second helicopter was also located, but search-and-rescue operations were launched for its crew, Reuters reported. A video circulating on social media appeared to show one helicopter's rotor striking another aircraft before crashing in flames. Reuters said it could not independently verify the authenticity of the footage. Wildfire Spreads Towards Megara Strong winds, which had fuelled the blaze near Porto Germeno on the Gulf of Corinth, later eased. However, the fire crossed a mountain ridge, reached the settlement of Veniza, and spread to a nearby military firing range, where unexploded ordnance reportedly ignited. Firefighters concentrated efforts on preventing the flames from advancing towards the coastal town of Megara, home to around 30,000 people. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged the scale of the crisis, saying there are times when "the force of nature and the intensity of weather conditions exceed all human planning and every operational capability." Emergency evacuation alerts were issued for several settlements across western Attica, including an industrial area near Megara. Residents in affected villages also joined firefighting efforts. In Agios Konstantinos, locals used water hoses to stop the flames from spreading. According to Greek daily Protothema, more than 10,000 hectares of land may already have been destroyed, with authorities racing to stop the fire from reaching Megara. New Blaze Forces Evacuations In Kefalonia A separate wildfire broke out overnight in the Pastra area of Kefalonia, prompting authorities to evacuate several settlements on the Ionian island as firefighters battled to contain the flames. Europe Battles Worsening Wildfire Season Greece is among several European countries facing an intense wildfire season following prolonged heatwaves and below-average rainfall, conditions scientists say have been intensified by climate change. Wildfires in France's Gironde and Var regions showed signs of easing over the weekend, with authorities reporting only limited flare-ups. In Spain, firefighters largely brought major blazes under control, although they continued tackling fresh flare-ups in some regions. Around 800 residents evacuated from Caceres were allowed to return home, though restrictions remained in place as firefighting operations continued. Drought Hits Central Europe The prolonged dry spell has also pushed water levels in major European rivers to historic lows. In Hungary, falling water levels in the Danube forced the country's only nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in more than four decades, while authorities imposed water-use restrictions across more than 100 towns and villages. In neighbouring Serbia, record-low Danube water levels have reduced output at the country's largest hydropower plant to around 20% of its normal capacity, underscoring the broader impact of Europe's extreme weather crisis.

0 23 0
1 month ago
China Gansu Flash Flood Death Toll Rises To 25 Amid Heavy Rain
World

China Gansu Flash Flood Death Toll Rises To 25 Amid Heavy Rain

Edited by: Rana Taha The death toll after a flash flood in the northern Gansu province of China has climbed to 25, according to state media reports. The flood has left 23 others injured, the ⁠official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. What do we know about the Gansu flash floods? The Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular tourist spot for camping, was hit by a flash flood on July 26, with state media initially reporting 10 deaths and 23 injuries. The country's national commission for disaster prevention said it would oversee an investigation into the event. Videos of the flood show a deluge ripping through a valley where several tents and cars were parked. Authorities have warned of further landslides, including in ‌Dingxi, ​as heavy downpour continues in the annual flood season. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live. Beijing and Inner Mongolia also issued weather warnings on Sunday as China's ​weather observatory warned of heavy rain, high winds and thunderstorms across a large stretch of the country from ⁠the southwest ​to the northeast.  

0 20 0
1 month ago
China gets just 1 FDI approval in India in FY26, Hong Kong secures 13 proposals
Business

China gets just 1 FDI approval in India in FY26, Hong Kong secures 13 proposals

India approved only one Chinese FDI proposal worth one crore rupees in 2025-26. Hong Kong received approvals for thirteen proposals totaling six hundred ten crore rupees. Singapore led approved investment values with three thousand two hundred fifty-nine crore rupees. The UK and Thailand also saw significant investment approvals during this period. China's overall FDI contribution to India remains notably small.

0 10 0
1 month ago
14 Killed, Several Injured In Suicide Blast During Peace Rally In Pakistan's KPK
World

14 Killed, Several Injured In Suicide Blast During Peace Rally In Pakistan's KPK

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide blast near a police station close to the venue of a peace rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, according to police. The explosion occurred in Swat district as a public gathering was concluding near the police station, District Police Officer Muhammad Umar said. Attack At Police Station According to the police, the suicide bomber attempted to enter the police station but was stopped by an officer at the main gate. The attacker then detonated the explosives he was carrying, killing both civilians attending the rally and police personnel. Also Read: 'Muslims Should Not Befriend Kafirs': Pak Invokes Quran Over India-Afghanistan Ties Probe Underway Rescue teams and security personnel rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. Police sealed off the area and launched a search operation while investigators collected evidence from the blast site. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Also Read: Iran Calls Hormuz Deal Report 'False' After Trump Cancels Planned Attack

0 17 0
1 month ago
Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting...
Science

Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting...

Brazilian scientists are innovating with an isotopic mapping model designed to tackle illegal logging head-on. This novel forensic tool examines atomic signatures within trees, allowing them to trace the origination of timber effectively. Currently, the model can eliminate ninety-two percent of the Amazon rainforest from potential illegal wood sources, utilizing stable isotope analysis for secure chemical fingerprinting. The goal is to bolster law enforcement investigations and diminish global timber crime.

0 30 0
1 month ago
India's deep-sea bet: Centre's 'Samudra Manthan' to churn crude — How it works
Business

India's deep-sea bet: Centre's 'Samudra Manthan' to churn crude — How it works

India is funding half the cost of deepwater oil and gas exploration wells. This new scheme aims to reduce reliance on imported energy supplies. The government will support sixty exploration wells over the next five years. This initiative encourages companies to explore previously avoided offshore areas. Shared infrastructure will also lower development costs for new discoveries.

0 6 0
1 month ago
Bullion market: What will guide gold, silver prices this week?
Business

Bullion market: What will guide gold, silver prices this week?

Gold and silver prices are expected to trade within a narrow range this week. Investors await key US economic data, especially non-farm payrolls, for Fed policy direction. Purchasing managers' index data from major economies will also be closely monitored. Developments concerning the US-Iran conflict and crude oil supplies will influence sentiment. Analysts anticipate gold to trade between Rs 1.40-1.44 lakh per 10 grams.

0 6 0
1 month ago
Arshdeep picks Bhuvneshwar over Shami; No place for Jasprit Bumrah
Cricket

Arshdeep picks Bhuvneshwar over Shami; No place for Jasprit Bumrah

Arshdeep Singh revealed his top five Indian bowlers, placing Bhuvneshwar Kumar first. Mohammed Shami secured the second position on his esteemed list. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal followed, completing the spin contingent. Ravichandran Ashwin was humorously placed last due to limited available spots. The omission of Jasprit Bumrah from this selection surprised many fans.

0 29 0
1 month ago
Is there a genetic 'silver spoon'? What your genes can, and can't, tell you
Science

Is there a genetic 'silver spoon'? What your genes can, and can't, tell you

Genetics play a pivotal role in determining the predisposition to certain diseases, but they don't seal our fate. Factors such as lifestyle choices and environmental context heavily impact our overall health and life paths. A recent study on twins underscores the strong correlation between genetics and intelligence, as well as socioeconomic achievement, prompting a reevaluation of how we perceive privilege.

0 27 0
1 month ago
'Brutal Terrorist Attack': Explosion At Moscow Restaurant Leaves 3 Dead, Over 20 Injured
World

'Brutal Terrorist Attack': Explosion At Moscow Restaurant Leaves 3 Dead, Over 20 Injured

Edited by: Roshni Majumdar An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed at least three people, including the suspected bomber on Saturday night, authorities said. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described it as a "brutal terrorist attack." "Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident. Those responsible for this crime will certainly be found and face the punishment they deserve," he said in an online post on Sunday. Russia's Anti-Terrorism Committee said a woman carrying "a homemade explosive device" tried to enter the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square but was stopped by a security guard. The device exploded at the entrance, killing the woman, the guard and a restaurant patron. What do we know about the explosion? State news agency RIA Novosti reported that at least 21 other people were injured in the blast, which occurred shortly before 8 p.m. local time (5 p.m. UTC). The restaurant's website said the venue had been closed on Saturday for a private event. Heavily armed law enforcement officers sealed off the area and launched an investigation. Authorities did not immediately identify those they believed to be behind the attack. Russia has faced several attacks since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. They blamed a ‌series of assassinations and attempted killings on Kyiv. Russian officials have yet to comment on any possible Ukrainian involvement into the Kudrinskaya Square blast. Ukraine hits targets deep inside Russia overnight However, Ukraine used drones to attack other parts of Russia on Saturday evening and early on Sunday, including a bombing which targeted an apartment block and killed two in the city Engels, some 900 kilometers (560 miles) southeast of Moscow. Russia's Defense Ministry also said Kyiv struck a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, a major online retailer in Russia, with the Ukrainian drones hitting a site in the Samara Oblast, deep inside Russian territory. Regional Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said it was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. Russian officials also reported over a 100 Ukrainian strikes in the Belgorod Oblast, which borders Ukraine. They said Kyiv forces used artillery, rocket launchers, and drones, leaving 14 people injured. Over 200 Ukrainian drones have allegedly been shot down during the wave of attacks. Overall, Russia claimed 635 downed Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile, at least one person was killed and seven wounded in the Russian attack on Ukraine's Kherson, with the attack involving artillery fire. In Dnipro, seven passengers were wounded in a drone strike on a minibus, with the regional military administrator Oleksandr Hanzha describing it as a "deliberate and cynical attack on civilians." At least nine people were killed and 33 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv earlier this weekend. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

0 20 0
1 month ago
Engineers linked two deep wells through 629°F rock beneath Oregon’s Newberry volcano; the experiment could unlock round-the-clock power without burning fuel
Science

Engineers linked two deep wells through 629°F rock beneath Oregon’s Newberry volcano; the experiment could unlock round-the-clock power without burning fuel

Mazama Energy connected two deep wells reaching 629 degrees Fahrenheit. This marks the world's hottest enhanced geothermal system ever built. The company plans three more wells in 2026 targeting hotter rock. This project aims to unlock superhot rock for cleaner energy production. Geothermal energy could become a significant player in the clean energy mix.

0 28 0
1 month ago
Iran Calls Hormuz Deal Report 'False' After Trump Cancels Planned Attack
World

Iran Calls Hormuz Deal Report 'False' After Trump Cancels Planned Attack

Iran has rejected reports that it reached an agreement with the United States on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as US President Donald Trump claimed he had cancelled a planned military strike after Tehran and regional countries requested more time for diplomacy. Iran Rejects Reports Of Hormuz Agreement According to Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency, a member of the country's negotiating team dismissed Israeli media reports claiming Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had accepted a US-Qatar proposal to divide control of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman. Calling the report "false", the official denied that any such agreement had been reached. Fars also quoted an Iranian military source as saying the strategic waterway remains closed to vessels that do not coordinate with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Times of Israel reported. Also read: Veteran Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's Body Found Three Days After Broad Peak Avalanche Trump Says Planned Strike Put On Hold This came after US President Donald Trump said he had decided to cancel a planned attack on Iran after receiving a request from Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries. "We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He said the proposed agreement would include the "immediate, complete, and total opening" of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Trump added that he had agreed to suspend military action "for the future benefit of the world" and said Israel had joined the commitment. However, he warned that the US military remained "locked and loaded" and ready to strike if negotiations failed. Iran Responds With Caution Iran responded cautiously to Trump's remarks, saying it viewed every threat from Washington as credible. Acting Defence Minister Seyyed Majid Ibn Al-Reza said recent US statements were part of a psychological warfare campaign but stressed that Tehran was treating all military threats seriously. Meanwhile, Fars International described Trump's conditions as nothing more than a "wish list". Diplomatic Push Continues Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during a phone conversation with Trump, called for prioritising dialogue and making every effort to reduce regional tensions, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The latest developments come after reports that Trump had been preparing a fresh round of military strikes against Iran as negotiations stalled and energy prices climbed. US Embassies Issue Security Alerts Several US embassies across the Middle East, including those in Iraq, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, have advised American citizens to remain vigilant, prepare for possible flight disruptions and consider leaving the region if tensions escalate further. The warnings followed reports that a tanker near Oman was struck and another witnessed an explosion nearby, fuelling concerns about maritime security. Also Read: Farooq Abdullah Asks Centre To Reveal Identity Of Terrorists Involved In Kulgam, Anantnag Killings Ceasefire Under Strain A temporary ceasefire that followed the June 17 memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran has effectively broken down, with both sides remaining divided over Iran's nuclear programme and control of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that previously carried around one-fifth of the world's oil supplies.

0 18 0
1 month ago
Old Video Of Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Praising Nitish Kumar Goes Viral
Trending

Old Video Of Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Praising Nitish Kumar Goes Viral

An old video of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan praising former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has gone viral on social media. In the clip, recorded during an interview with a journalist, Khan says he had been reading about Bihar and credited Kumar with transforming the state from one of the country's poorest regions. He added that the reforms introduced by Kumar aligned with his own thinking on rewards. The video has resurfaced as Khan remains imprisoned in multiple corruption cases.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Prince Singh (@_prin_s) Video Resurfaces Amid Jail Row In the viral clip, Khan goes on to praise Nitish Kumar, saying the former Bihar chief minister transformed a state that had been at the bottom and brought it to the top. Khan adds that what he read about Kumar's governance matched his own views on incentives and rewards. The video has gained traction online at a time when Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, remain behind bars in connection with multiple corruption cases. Also Read: Fact Check: Viral Image Claims To Show Imran Khan During Court Appearance In Pakistan PTI Raises Health Concerns Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has accused the Pakistan government of denying legal and constitutional rights to Khan and Bushra Bibi. The party also alleged that the couple had been prevented from meeting relatives and party members. PTI claimed that Khan has been suffering from an eye-related condition for the past four months and that his vision has not fully recovered. Also Read: Fact Check: Viral Images Claim To Show Imran Khan Imprisoned Under Harsh Conditions

0 30 0
1 month ago
//