A magnitude-5.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported, causing buildings to shake in the capital city of Taipei. The quake originated at a depth of nearly 70 kilometers (43 miles) in Yilan County, situated near Taipei, according to the USGS. Yilan fire authorities informed AFP that there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the tremor. “I felt the building shaking briefly when the quake hit,” stated an official at the Yilan Fire Bureau. The National Fire Agency confirmed that there had been no reports of damage from any location on the…
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Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia’s far east resembled pathologists conducting a post-mortem examination. However, the body they were dissecting was that of a baby mammoth that died approximately 130,000 years ago. Discovered last year, the calf — nicknamed Yana after the river basin where she was found — exhibits remarkable preservation. This offers scientists a glimpse into the past and, potentially, the future as climate change thaws the permafrost in which she was encased. Yana’s skin has retained its greyish-brown hue and clumps of reddish hairs. Her wrinkled trunk is curved, pointing…
At least 20 individuals have perished in a fire that engulfed a nursing home in northern China, according to a report by the Chinese news agency Xinhua on Wednesday, though further details were not immediately provided. Xinhua stated that the fire erupted at approximately 9:00 pm on Tuesday at the nursing home located in Longhua County, situated roughly 180 kilometers northeast of Beijing, the Chinese capital. As of 3:00 am on Wednesday, the news agency added, the death toll had been confirmed at 20. “Other elderly residents of the nursing home have been transferred to nearby hospitals for further observation…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that it is up to Iran to decide whether the recent deployment of American B-2 stealth bombers to a joint base in the Indian Ocean is intended as a warning, as diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program continue. As many as six B-2 bombers were redeployed in March to a US-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, US officials informed Reuters, amidst a US bombing campaign in Yemen and escalating tensions with Iran. There are only 20 B-2 bombers in the Air Force’s inventory, so they are…
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has stated his aim to deliver strong performances in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) to secure a recall to the national team for this year’s Asia Cup. In an interview with Geo News, the 25-year-old speedster, who represents Multan Sultans in the franchise tournament, highlighted the league’s role as a vital platform for emerging talent. He spoke to the media on the sidelines of his team’s training session in Karachi, ahead of the 10th PSL edition commencing on April 11. “My goal is straightforward — perform to the best of my ability in the…
Police have released a detailed traffic management plan in anticipation of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) X matches, which are scheduled to commence on April 11, 2025. According to the traffic police, the National Coaching Center and China Ground will serve as designated parking areas for spectators. Both carriageways of Sir Shah Sulaiman Road will remain open to regular traffic. Traffic originating from the Karsaz area will be diverted onto Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road and subsequently onto Sir Shah Sulaiman Road, the police announced. Vehicles arriving from Millennium Mall will be directed towards Stadium Road, where parking will be available…
Pakistan clinched a 38-run victory against Ireland in the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, propelled by half-centuries from Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin, and a four-wicket haul by Diana Baig. After being put in to bat, the home side posted a modest total of 217 before being bowled out in 49 overs. Pakistan’s innings began shakily as opener Gull Feroza (four) fell victim to Jane Maguire in the second over with just four runs on the scoreboard. Following the early setback, Sidra Amin joined Muneeba Ali in the middle,…
In a first for the league, the opening game and ceremony of the HBL PSL X are scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The star-studded ceremony will commence at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 11. This marks the first time that the venue will host the league’s inaugural match. In the opening game, the defending champions, Islamabad United, will clash with two-time trophy winners, Lahore Qalandars, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 8:30 PM. The six-team tournament is set to be played across four venues: the National Bank Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the Multan…
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman has surged into the final of the inaugural WSF World U23 Squash Championships with a commanding 11-6, 11-2, 11-4 victory over Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran on Wednesday at Karachi’s DHA Creek Club. The second-seeded Zaman is set to face Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in Thursday’s final after El Torkey caused an upset by defeating top-seeded fellow Egyptian Ibrahim Elkabbani 7-11, 11-2, 11-8, 11-5 in their semi-final match. Zaman had already secured a two-game lead when his opponent retired from the match. “The crowd support has been incredible, and I’ll give everything I have to win this title for…
Authorities have decided to enlist the help of a globally renowned US-based firm to assist in extinguishing the underground fire in Karachi’s Korangi Creek area, suspected to be caused by a natural gas pocket, sources informed Geo News. Amid growing concerns over the blaze that has persisted for the past 12 days, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has established a technical committee to assess and contain a natural gas pocket discovered in Karachi’s Korangi Creek area. The committee comprises Chief Operating Officer of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) Sikandar Ali Memon, along with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)…
