Two dead, thousands told to flee California wildfire

Los Angeles, Sept 6 (AFP/APP):At least two people are dead and thousands have been ordered to flee a rapidly spreading fire in California, with the region’s oppressive heatwave expected to peak Tuesday. Several buildings were destroyed as the Fairview fire erupted southeast of Los Angeles, […]

Key points of new UK premier’s first speech

London, Sept 6 (AFP/APP): Liz Truss on Tuesday set out three “early priorities” for her government in her first speech as Britain’s new prime minister. Here are the key points of her speech: – Economy – “We need to build roads, homes and broadband faster. […]

PSG face backlash over mockery of train travel option

Paris, Sept 6 (AFP/APP): French football giants Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday faced accusations of failing to take climate change seriously, after coach Christophe Galtier and star Kylian Mbappe mocked a suggestion that they should take the train rather than private planes for short-haul travel. Galtier […]

European news agencies launch joint Brussels newsroom

Brussels, Sept 6 (AFP/APP):A coalition of European news agencies, backed by funding from the European Commission, launched a new joint newsroom in Brussels on Tuesday. The 16 agencies — dpa, AFP, AGERPRES, ANSA, APA, ATA, Belga, BTA, EFE, Europa Press, FENA, HINA, MIA, STA, Tanjug […]

Defence day celebrations held in Cadet College Larkana

LARKANA, Sep 06 (APP):Defence Day celebrations were held in Cadet College Larkana on Tuesday, with zeal and fervor. On this occasion, cadets delivered speeches and presented national songs to pay homage to the martyrs of 1965 War. Quiz competition about Pakistan was also held. Speaking […]

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