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Tornadoes hit US' Arkansas, causing 'catastrophic' damage
At least one person was hospitalised in critical condition after severe storms moved through central Arkansas, said the Office of Emergency Management in Pulaski County, which includes Little Rock. Large trees were uprooted, rooftops smashed, buildings severely damaged, and even 18-wheelers blown over, Xinhua news agency reported, citing images posted online.
Turkey summons Danish ambassador over anti-Islam protests
The ministry said in a written statement that it strongly condemned and protested the "heinous act committed under the guise of freedom of expression", which is "unacceptable". The statement came after Turkish media reported that members of the Danish far-right group The Patriots Go Live displayed Islamophobic banners.
Indian family drowned trying to illegally cross into US from Canada: Officials
The eight people, whose bodies were found in a marsh near the St Lawrence River in a Native Canadian reservation in Quebec, included persons "believed to be citizens of India" who "are believed to have been attempting illegal entry into the US from Canada", Lee-Ann O'Brien, the deputy chief of the local police, said on Friday.
11 killed in stampede during ration distribution in Karachi
The incident occurred when people had gathered at a dyeing factory in the city's industrial area to collect ration which is part of the charity drives that Karachiites hold every Ramadan to help the needy, Geo News reported. Those killed in the incident included eight women and three children, the report said. Six people also fainted during the stampede.
Rishi Sunak questioned as wife's firm set to benefit from UK budget policy
Koru Kids, which lists the PM's billionaire wife as a shareholder, is likely to benefit from a scheme announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, which offers 1,200 pounds to individuals who train to become child-minders through an agency, The Guardian reported. Appearing before the liaison committee this week, Sunak did not mention his wife's interest when speaking about the childcare changes.
Lahore HC stalls order to hand over 45,000 acres of land to Pak Army
On Thursday, a two-page verdict was issued by Judge Abid Hussain Chattha over a petition filed by Ahmad Rafay Alam on March 28 on behalf of Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan, Dawn reported. About two weeks ago, the Pakistan Punjab government had signed an agreement to hand over the land to the army, referring to a notification dated February 20, 2023 and a joint venture agreement of March 8, the report said.
India is not an ally of US, nor will it ever be so: Top White House official
However, he also added that the United States is "destined" to work more closely with India. These remarks were made by Kurt Campbell, the Deputy Assistant to the US President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, while addressing a Washington-based think-tank.
Prachanda expands cabinet for seventh time
The newly-appointed ministers took an oath of office and secrecy from President Ram Chandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas, the President's Office. Nepali Congress (NC), the major partner in the ruling coalition, has got eight ministries. However, it has sent only four names since the Shekhar Koirala-led faction demanded at least three ministers.
No plans for 2nd wave of mobilisation: Russian General Staff
"I'd like to assure you that there are no plans for a second wave of mobilisation by the General Staff because there are enough citizens who have already been called up for military service, as well as those who voluntarily expressed a desire to participate in the operation," Xinhua news agency quoted Tsimlyansky as saying.
Forced faith conversions of 81 Hindu girls in Pakistan in 2022
A Human Rights Observer 2023 fact sheet revealed that 23 per cent of girls were below 14 years of age, 36 per cent of them were between the age of 14 and 18 years, and only 12 per cent of the victims were adults, while the age of 28 per cent of the victims was not reported, reports Dawn news.
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