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Expert questions Management practices following Libya Dam Disaster

18 Sep 2023 11:59 AM IST

How does extreme weather affect the stability of dams? Dams are usually built to withstand heavy rainfall or drought. The design and construction of a dam takes into consideration all possible effects. All factors, including the type of building materials, the design of the foundation and the stability of a

Bangladesh reports over 800 deaths from dengue this year

18 Sep 2023 11:57 AM IST

The number of dengue fatalities in Bangladesh has crossed 800 now, Dhaka Tribune reported citing the country’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Reportedly, the fatality count has surged to 804 this year. Bangladesh reported 14 more deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in 24 hours till Saturday morning. As many

Storm ‘Lee’ knocks out power, approaches Northeast US and Canada

18 Sep 2023 11:56 AM IST

Tens of thousands of people were left without power as post-tropical storm ‘Lee’ barrelled towards northeast United States and areas in neighbouring Canada, bringing heavy rainfall and snapping power lines, Al Jazeera reported. Severe weather conditions were forecast across parts of Massachusetts and Maine in the US, according to the

On Mahsa Amini’s death anniversary, her father detained by Iranian authorities

18 Sep 2023 11:56 AM IST

Even as Saturday marked the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a progressive Iranian woman who stood up against the draconian Hijab rule and whose alleged custodial death sparked furious protests, the Iranian authorities detained her father, CNN reported citing Iranian journalists and rights group. Amini, a 22-year-old

Trump Weighs in on Biden’s Age, calls him ‘Grossly Incompetent’ for 2024 run

18 Sep 2023 11:55 AM IST

Slamming US President Joe Biden for his 2024 election bid stating that his age and suitability for the highest position are separate issues, Donald Trump has said that the US President is “not too old” but “grossly incompetent,” The Hill reported. According to a new interview which is set to

POLAND IMPOSES EU BAN ON ALL PASSENGER CARS REGISTERED UNDER RUSSIA

18 Sep 2023 11:55 AM IST

Poland began to enforce a European Union (EU) ban Sunday on all Russian-registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country — the latest in a series of sanctions on Russia in punishment for its war against Ukraine. Under the EU’s decision, motor vehicles registered in the Russian Federation are no

South Korea raises Alarm over Russia-North Korea alliance, urges International action

18 Sep 2023 11:53 AM IST

South Korea’s president said the international community “will unite more tightly” to cope with deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as he pushes to raise the issue with world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly this week. Worries about Russian-North Korean ties have flared since North Korean leader

NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN CONCLUDES RUSSIA VISIT

18 Sep 2023 11:53 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home Sunday from Russia, ending a six-day trip that triggered global concerns about weapons transfer deals between the two countries locked in separate standoffs with the West. Kim’s armoured train departed to the sound of the Russian patriotic march song

Houthi Delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia for Peace negotiations

16 Sep 2023 09:42 AM IST

A delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels have flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the years long war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation, officials say. It remains unclear what terms now are being discussed between Riyadh and the Iranian-backed Houthis, who have held

Starbucks’ ambitious plan to redesign Iconic Cup: Will it gain Customer support?

16 Sep 2023 09:41 AM IST

Bethany Patton steps up to the counter and places her pink mug into a shoebox-sized dishwasher. It spins. It whirs. Water splashes inside. After 90 seconds, the door opens and steam emerges. A barista grabs the mug, dries it and prepares Patton’s order — a 16-ounce Starbucks double espresso on

Toxic Smoke clouds Nebraska skies as Explosion erupts in World’s Largest railyard

16 Sep 2023 09:39 AM IST

An explosion inside a shipping container at the world’s largest railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska on Thursday because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals aboard caught fire. Around noon, an explosion occurred inside an intermodal container on a railcar at Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in

Hope for PTSD Patients: MDMA demonstrates effectiveness in clinical trial

16 Sep 2023 09:34 AM IST

The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published on Thursday. The company sponsoring the research said it plans later this year to seek US approval to market the drug, also known as ecstasy, as a PTSD treatment when combined with