Image used for representative purpose only CHIANG: Rice farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee used to burn their paddy fields between plantings — a common method of clearing crop residue partly blamed fortoxic smog that blankets much of Thailand every spring.A quick and affordable way to prepare for a new growing cycle, the practice has long…
Amavasya is the most powerful day, which is devoted to worship ancestor or forefathers and people often take this day as an opportunity when they can offer their sincere prayers to them and do something for their salvation. They perform various religious and spiritual activities on this specific day. Amavasya falls every month, the darkest…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer and U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper are holding a news conference on the war with Iran early Thursday. Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have addressed reporters several times since President Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” in late February. …
NEW DELHI: A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday left both planes damaged after a SpiceJet aircraft, while taxiing, struck a stationary Akasa Air plane.Officials said the impact occurred on the taxiway, with the wings of the two aircraft coming into contact, forcing both to be grounded for inspection.According…
As bitcoin BTC$74,762.35 continues to trade sluggishly near $75,000, several other crypto projects are showing notable developments. Among them is XRP (XRP), the payments-focused token used by fintech firm Ripple to facilitate cross-border transactions. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs drew more than $17 million in inflows on Wednesday, the most since Feb. 2, according to data…
Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, warning that flight cancellations could begin “soon” if oil supplies continue to be disrupted due to the Iran war, as cited by AP.Fatih Birol described the situation as “the largest energy crisis we have…
Iran’s protest crackdown is once again making headlines, and a new name has come into focus– Bita Hemmati. Reports say she could become the first woman to face execution over her alleged role in the recent protests, sparking concern and debate.But who is she, and what is the case about?Here’s a simple breakdown. Who is…
Erika Kirk withdrew from a scheduled event with JD Vance citing threats, but her decision quickly sparked online debate. Candace Owens questioned the reasoning publicly, drawing attention to inconsistencies and fueling wider discussion. While some supported safety concerns, others remained skeptical, turning the incident into a broader conversation about credibility, public appearances, and media narratives….
In Hollywood, you hear a lot about comebacks, usually with some glossy spin for awards season. The real turning points, though, tend to happen out of sight. They happen on sets, between takes, in moments that never make the tabloids.One story like that belongs to Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. It keeps coming up,…
The Middle East conflict is starting to dim lights in Pakistan. Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz have hit the globe’s oil pipeline, straining energy supplies across the world and pushing countries to switch on their power saver mode. For Pakistan, the effect has reached common people, with more people working from home and now…