Omani co-pilot of Flydubai flight to be handed to UAE after preliminary probe in Saudi Arabia The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight and attempting to take control of the aircraft has been handed over by Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates, as investigators examine whether the incident was...
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Introduced Nile perch devastated Lake Victoria’s native cichlids and fishery
Nile PerchPhoto: Wikipedia In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Nile perch were introduced into Lake Victoria with the hope that the large predatory fish would strengthen local fisheries. The decision was intended to create new commercial opportunities and increase the supply of valuable fish. Instead, the species spread through one of the world’s largest...
Leeds mum’s £217k home left exposed as neighbour demolishes half of semi
A Leeds mum says her £217,000 dream home became a four-year nightmare after her neighbour demolished half of their semi-detached house. (Photo: SWNS) What was meant to be a family’s “forever home” has become a four-year ordeal for a mother in Leeds after her neighbour demolished his half of their semi-detached house.Shivarna Mitra, 44, says...
Wife gets late husband’s job, leaves in-laws; HC orders 25% salary for mother-in-law
After securing the job, she allegedly left her in-laws to deal with financial hardship and other difficulties on their own. (AI image for representative purpose only) It is a known practise for government jobs to be offered to the family of the deceased if the employee has passed away while still in service. The aim...
Iowa farmer gave 2 acres to wind turbines; lease became farm’s most profitable part
An Iowa corn and soybean farmer found that using less than two acres of his cropland for renewable energy equipment created the most reliable financial return across his entire property. According to a feature published by Progressive Farmer in April 2021, the farmer agreed to host two industrial wind turbines, along with access roads and...
Ambulance stopped for CM Himanta’s convoy: 4 Assam cops suspended
Four traffic cops in Silchar were suspended for briefly halting an ambulance to clear a path for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma SILCHAR: Four cops managing traffic in south Assam’s Silchar were suspended Thursday for briefly stopping an ambulance ferrying a critically ill patient the previous day to let CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy pass.The action,...
‘Working on it’: Trump hints flydubai co-pilot may have Iran links
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly planned to down the flydubai flight, may have had connections with Iran.Asked by reporters whether the co-pilot had links to Iran, Trump said, “From what I’m hearing, I would say the answer is yes, but we’re working on it right now.”Trump’s remarks...
UK-Iranian man arrested over security incident at US-run military base in England
UK Counter-Terror Police continues probe on suspected terror act near RAF Fairford British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident near RAF Fairford, as investigators examine possible foreign state involvement in the case.The man was arrested in Westminster, London, on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts,...
Abhijeet Dipke detained by Mumbai Police ahead of October 2 march, released later
Abhijeet Dipke said if he is arrested, he ‘will come again and again and again’ NEW DELHI: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was briefly detained by Mumbai Police after he was spotted carrying placards near Marine Drive ahead of the organisation’s October 2 march, news agency PTI reported. He was later released.Meanwhile, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka...
‘Fatal point of no return’: Putin warns against use of nukes amid global tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends Valdai International Discussion Club in Moscow (Picture credit: Reuters) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned that the world was living through a dangerous moment, saying escalating international conflicts could reach a “fatal point of no return” and stressing that weapons of mass destruction must never be used.Speaking at the...
