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At 81 years of age, most people are looking to slow down, but Thomas Markle seems to be starting a whole new chapter. After years of being the “villain” in a global royal drama and surviving some terrifying health scares, the retired Hollywood lighting director has found a reason to smile again – and it…
New Delhi: A 15-year-old Boeing 737 with about 170 people on board operating IndiGo flight 6E 579 from Vizag to Delhi made a safe emergency landing at IGIA on Saturday morning after suffering an engine failure. IndiGo has wet leased (hired with operating crew) the aircraft (TC-COR) from Corendon Airlines of Turkey. The emergency was…
Two large Chinese-linked container ships made an abrupt U-turn near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran tightens its grip on one of the key passages for global shipping. Ship-tracking data showed the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both linked to China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, attempted to leave the Gulf in the…
NEW DELHI: For many elderly people, a typical day begins with a handful of pills – for blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. But a new global review suggests that in very frail older adults, continuing all long-term medicines may not always be necessary – and in many cases, carefully stopping some of them…
The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative…
Nothing is more important than your own security in a war zone. Survival is the priority. Avoid unnecessary movement. Avoid venturing into unfamiliar roads and areas. In case of active danger: Find yourself a secure hiding spaceStay away from open areasFollow the “cover and concealment” principle Understand, travelling in a war zone is highly dangerous….
Gold has corrected significantly by 19% globally and 17% in rupee terms. (AI image) Gold prices crash and how! The unprecedented rise in gold prices over the last few quarters has come to a halt – for now. In fact, gold prices have been on a crashing spree for the last two months, and the…
As the weather warms up, snakes start to stir. It seems they leave their hiding spots and hibernation sites to explore. Spring and summer are the busiest times. You might spot one sliding across the lawn, under flowers, or among bushes. Sometimes near leaf piles or old wood. Most of these snakes aren’t venomous. They’re…
Iran issued a serious threat to US and Israel, vowing to hunt down their officials worldwide, even on vacation. The military went on to warn that tourists spots, parks and recreational centres would be “unsafe” for their enemies.“We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers,” Iranian armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) Iran has introduced a ‘safe shipping corridor’ that allows selected vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a route inside its territorial waters, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global maritime traffic.The corridor is being offered only to ships that receive prior approval from Iranian authorities,…
