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flash floods claimed 178 lives and injured 491 people across Pakistan

flash floods claimed 178 lives and injured 491 people across Pakistan

Devastating New Death Toll Amid Ongoing Monsoon Deluge In the past 24 hours, torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have worsened the already catastrophic flood situation. Official reports confirm that at least 54 people died and 227 were injured in just one day, pushing the overall toll since late June to around 178 deaths and nearly 500 injured. The National Disaster …

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Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President

Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President

Rumours Spark National Debate Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President: In recent hours, social media and several unofficial sources have begun circulating claims that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir may replace Asif Ali Zardari as the next President of Pakistan. These reports also mention possible constitutional amendments to shift Pakistan toward a …

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Pegasus Airlines is a low-cost airline based in Turkey

Pegasus Airlines is a low-cost airline based in Turkey

Pegasus Airlines has recently announced several positive developments, including route expansions, fleet growth, sustainability efforts, and social initiatives. While there hasn’t been any breaking news in the last 48 hours, here is a detailed overview of the most recent updates: New Flight Service from Bristol to Istanbul Starting July 8, 2025, Pegasus launched direct flights from Bristol (UK) to Istanbul …

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Pakistan Becomes 8th-Largest Crypto Market in the World: Here’s Why

Pakistan has become the 8th-largest cryptocurrency market in the world

Pakistan Now the 8ᵗʰ‑Largest Crypto Market Globally Pakistan has surged to become the eighth-largest cryptocurrency market in the world, with citizens holding an estimated US $20 billion to $25 billion in digital assets, despite an existing government ban on cryptocurrency trading and ownership. This impressive adoption rate places the country firmly within the global top ten. Why Pakistan’s Crypto Usage Has Soared Analysts …

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Emma Watson Banned from Driving for Six Months After Speeding Violation

Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding

Emma Watson Handed Six‑Month Driving Ban Emma Watson, 35, best known for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, has been banned from driving in the UK for six months. Details of the Offence The speeding violation occurred on 31 July 2024 in Oxford, where Watson was reportedly driving her blue Audi S3 at 61 km/h (≈38 mph) in a 48 km/h (30 mph) …

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Tsunami advisory issued in parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake

Tsunami advisory issued in parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just south of Sand Point, Alaska, on July 16, 2025, at around 12:37 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter lay approximately 54 miles south (87 km) of Sand Point, at a shallow depth of around 12–20 km, making it capable of triggering surface-level impact. Initial Tsunami Warning and Its Downgrading to Advisory …

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Flood threat escalates from Varanasi to Ballia

Flood threat escalates from Varanasi to Ballia

The flood situation in eastern Uttar Pradesh has taken a serious turn as rising Ganga water levels are now threatening areas from Varanasi to Ballia, submerging ghats, disrupting local life, and triggering emergency measures. Alarming Rise in River Levels Across Districts In the last 24 hours, water levels of the Ganga river have risen sharply, creating a high-alert situation. In …

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Fire destroys Tomorrowland festival main stage

Fire destroys Tomorrowland festival main stage

Massive Fire Destroys Tomorrowland’s Iconic Main Stage A massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025, at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, destroying the iconic ice-themed main stage just two days before the event’s scheduled opening on July 18. The flames rapidly engulfed the elaborate stage structure, sending thick smoke into the sky and causing concern …

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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns from ISS: A New Era for India’s Space Missions

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth from International Space Station

Shubhanshu Shukla’s Triumphant Splashdown Marks Historic Return San Diego / New Delhi, July 15, 2025 – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the Axiom‑4 (Ax‑4) mission, made a safe and celebrated return to Earth Tuesday afternoon. Mission pilot Shukla and three international crew International Mission and Safe Return The Dragon “Grace” capsule undocked from the ISS on July 14, initiating …

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TV Azteca Star Mayra Tercero Passes Away at 31: Nation Mourns Sudden Loss

Mayra Tercero, TV Azteca Host, Has Passed Away

Honduran TV Azteca Host Mayra Tercero Dies Suddenly at 31 Mayra Alejandra Tercero Acosta, a beloved TV Azteca host and dancer from Honduras, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 31. Known affectionately as “Colocha” for her curly hair, her untimely death has left a profound void in the Honduran entertainment community …

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