Railway authorities have announced new baggage allowance policies for train travelers, establishing clear weight limits across different classes of service.Under the new regulations, passengers traveling in AC Sleeper class will be permitted to carry up to 50 kilograms of luggage free of charge. Meanwhile, those in Business, Standard, and Economy classes will have a 20-kilogram…
A leading Venezuelan human rights group says at least 80 political prisoners have been released under pressure from the US. Alfredo Romero, head of Foro Penal, said his group was verifying the identities of those freed from prisons across the country on Saturday – and more releases were likely to take place. It is the…
Watch: Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear American climber Alex Honnold has successfully scaled a Taiwan skyscraper without a rope, harness or safety equipment. The building, named Taipei 101 for the number of its floors, stands at 508m (1,667ft) of steel, glass and concrete and is designed to resemble a stick of…
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country strikes a trade deal with China. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.,” Trump said on Truth Social. It…
Watch: Firefighters battle blazes in Kyiv and Kharkiv after Russian strikes The first three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have ended with no apparent breakthrough, following renewed Russian bombardment of Ukrainian targets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised the possibility of a second meeting as early as next week after two days of talks…
Getty Images Alex Honnold was the first climber to perform a rope-free ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park An American climber has postponed scaling the Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings, rope-free for another 24 hours due to wet weather. Alex Honnold, who scaled El Capitan in California’s Yosemite National Park…
WASHINGTON – Chinese-owned video platform TikTok has sealed a deal to create a joint venture with American investors, a move that allows the social media app to continue operating in the United States and avoid a looming ban.The agreement marks a significant development in the long-running saga over TikTok’s future in America, where national security…
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – Jared Kushner, son-in-law of the US president, unveiled a controversial redevelopment plan aimed at transforming Gaza into a luxury seaside resort destination.The ambitious proposal, presented at the World Economic Forum, outlines a vision for postwar Gaza that would see the coastal territory rebuilt as what Kushner described as a “glitzy” waterfront development.The…
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an urgent appeal to world leaders at the World Economic Forum, warning that immediate action is essential for Europe’s future security.“Without action now, there is no tomorrow,” Zelenskyy told the assembled global elite, emphasizing the critical nature of the current moment for European and international security.The Ukrainian…
NEW YORK – The world of luxury timepieces has witnessed another stunning addition as New York-based renowned company Jacob & Co has crafted an exclusive watch for Indian industrialist Anant Ambani.The bespoke timepiece created for Anant Ambani costs approximately $1.5 million, equivalent to over PKR 130 million. This watch has become the center of attention…
