A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed on Thursday after crashing into a herd of elephants, killing six of them but causing no injuries to passengers. The incident took place near a wildlife reserve in Habarana, about 180 kilometers east of the capital, Colombo, before dawn. Videos from the scene showed a heartbreaking moment where one elephant stood over an injured calf lying beside the tracks, their trunks intertwined. Government spokesman and media minister Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed that among the six elephants killed, three were baby elephants. “Elephants being hit by trains is not uncommon, but this case is drawing special…
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A groundbreaking global study published in Nature has raised concerns over the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers, which could have significant consequences for rising sea levels and freshwater availability. The study, based on field and satellite data, reveals that between 2012 and 2023, ice loss increased by approximately 36% compared to the previous decade (2000-2011). Professor Michael Zemp from the University of Zurich, a co-author of the study, described the findings as “shocking” but not entirely unexpected. The research highlights that glacier loss is occurring much faster than previously predicted, and if this trend continues, sea levels may rise…
New Delhi: Rekha Gupta, a first-time BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi today at a grand ceremony at Ramlila Maidan. This marks the BJP’s return to power in the national capital after 26 years. The oath-taking ceremony will be attended by Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 20 states, top BJP leaders, and party workers who campaigned in the Delhi elections. More than 50 film stars and industrialists are also expected to be present. According to Indian media reports, the event will begin with a vibrant musical performance by…
Washington: The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it has directed military leaders to prepare a list of potential budget cuts amounting to approximately $50 billion for the fiscal year 2026. These funds will be redirected toward President Donald Trump’s national defense priorities. This review could allow Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to advance his goals of increasing investment in the Asia-Pacific region and prioritizing security along the U.S.-Mexico border. It remains unclear how this initiative aligns with cost-cutting efforts led by Elon Musk’s government downsizing teams, which have already started working within the Pentagon, raising concerns among civilian employees about possible…
A tragic incident in Western Sydney has raised serious concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries after 21-year-old Pakistani student, Haider Ali, lost his life in a devastating fire. Ali worked as a delivery rider for Uber and DoorDash. Incident Details Haider Ali was asleep in his sharehouse when his e-bike battery exploded in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded at 5 a.m. and managed to contain the fire to a single room, but Ali was unable to escape. Five other residents survived the incident. Experts Issue Warning The President of the Pakistan Association of Australia, Hamid Saroha,…
Amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump, the US government has designated eight Latin American criminal and drug-trafficking groups as “global terrorist organizations.” In a Federal Register notice, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these groups have either committed or pose a risk of committing terrorist acts that threaten US national security, foreign policy, or economy. Listed Groups The eight groups designated as terrorist organizations are: Tren de Aragua Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Cartel de Sinaloa Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion Carteles Unidos Cartel de Noreste Cartel del Golfo La Nueva Familia Michoacana Expert Opinions Experts argue that while these…
US President Donald Trump has faced backlash from European leaders after calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator.” As reported by BBC, Trump deepened the divide by criticizing Zelensky and claiming he only knew “how to play Joe Biden like a fiddle.” His remarks came after Zelensky accused him of living in a Russian disinformation space for excluding Kyiv from US-Russia talks. European Leaders’ Response German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Trump’s remark, calling it “simply wrong and dangerous to deny Zelensky his democratic legitimacy.” UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed his support for Zelensky in a phone call, with…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy “a dictator without elections” and warned that he must act quickly to secure peace or risk losing his country. Trump’s remarks came after Zelenskiy rejected his claim that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s 2022 invasion, stating that the US president was trapped in a Russian disinformation bubble. “A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskiy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, “We will defend our right to exist,” dismissing any notion of…
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slightly dropped in recent days as more Americans express concerns about the direction of the economy, while the new leader threatens multiple countries with tariffs, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The six-day poll, which concluded on Tuesday, showed that 44% of respondents approved of Trump’s job performance, down from 45% in a previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on January 24-26. Trump’s approval rating stood at 47% in a January 20-21 poll conducted shortly after his return to the White House. The percentage of Americans disapproving of his presidency has risen significantly to 51%, compared…
United States President Donald Trump has suggested using some of the savings from tech billionaire Elon Musk’s cost-cutting initiative to distribute cash to American citizens and reduce government debt. Speaking at an investment summit hosted by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Trump stated that he was considering allocating 20 percent of the savings to the public and another 20 percent to pay off the federal government’s $36 trillion debt. “The numbers are incredible, Elon. So many billions of dollars … hundreds of billions,” Trump remarked at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit, referring…
