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At least 14 people were killed after being swept away by flash floods in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi, an official said on Tuesday, as the search for the missing continued. Heavy rain early on Monday triggered flash floods on the island of Siau, located in the region of Siau Tagulandang Biaro, said Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for the local rescue agency. Sixteen rescuers have been deployed to search for four people who remain missing on Tuesday, Gumeleng told Reuters, adding that 18 people had been injured so far. “We continue to collect data from local residents in case there are more…

The salaried class continues to bear the largest share of Pakistan’s tax burden, contributing significantly more to national revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to official data released by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In the first six months of the ongoing fiscal year, the salaried class paid a total of Rs266 billion in income tax. This marks an increase of Rs23 billion compared to the same period of the previous year, reaffirming salaried employees as the leading contributors to direct taxes. According to FBR figures, salaried individuals are forced to pay up…

Veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini has spoken candidly about the emotional turmoil she faced after the death of her husband, Dharmendra. In a recent interview, she described the period as one of the most difficult phases of her life. Hema Malini recently opened up about her struggles following Dharmendra’s tragic passing. The 77-year-old actress shared how deeply the loss has affected her and her family. Speaking to Times of India, she described the experience as an “inconsolable shock” after decades of companionship. Remembering 45 years of togetherness Hema Malini recalled the long and difficult period leading up to Dharmendra’s death. She…

CES 2026 delivered an unexpected highlight as Hyundai shifted the spotlight from cars to robots. On Monday, the company debuted Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot on a public stage for the very first time. Visitors expecting Hyundai to showcase vehicles at CES 2026 were instead greeted by robots. The company’s press conference centered on Boston Dynamics and its robotic innovations rather than automobiles. The event opened with a choreographed dance performance by several of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots, setting the tone for the announcements that followed. Atlas steps onto the public stage While videos of Atlas have circulated online for…

Dell has given gamers a glimpse of what’s next for Alienware at CES 2026, teasing ultra-slim and entry-level gaming laptops. The move signals a shift toward lighter designs and more accessible pricing in a lineup known for power and premium builds. At CES 2026 on Monday, Dell unveiled a brief preview of two upcoming Alienware gaming laptops: one ultra-slim model and one entry-level option. Both devices are expected to launch later this year, though Dell has not yet revealed their official names. The announcement suggests Dell is looking to broaden Alienware’s appeal beyond its traditional high-end and mid-range offerings. Alienware’s…

Nvidia has launched Alpamayo, a new family of open-source artificial intelligence models designed to help autonomous vehicles “think like a human.” Announced at CES 2026, the technology promises safer and more explainable decision-making in complex driving environments. Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo as a comprehensive suite of open AI models, simulation tools and datasets focused on training physical robots and autonomous vehicles. The goal is to enable machines to reason through real-world situations rather than simply react to sensor inputs. Calling it a turning point, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the launch as “the ChatGPT moment for physical AI,” where machines begin…

Sajjad Mehdi, the son of legendary ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan, passed away on Monday in Lahore after suffering a severe heart attack, leaving his family, colleagues, and admirers in deep grief. According to family sources, Sajjad Mehdi had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time. He was rushed to hospital after complaining of chest pain but could not survive despite medical treatment, doctors confirmed. Medical staff later stated that he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Senior police officer Family sources revealed that Sajjad Mehdi was serving as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in the Punjab Police.…

Russia and China have strongly condemned the United States during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, accusing Washington of committing “crimes” and engaging in “bullying” through its military intervention in Venezuela. The condemnation followed a US-led military operation in Venezuela that included deadly strikes and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Russia and China raised the issue during a heated UN Security Council session on Monday, calling the operation a serious violation of international law and national sovereignty. Russia calls US actions ‘crimes’ Russia’s UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said there was “no justification”…

Peshawar: Secretary for Culture and Tourism Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saadat Hassan, said that under the vision of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi and on the special directives of Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, comprehensive measures are being taken to promote tourism across the province. He said that all possible facilities are being provided to local and foreign tourists, due to which tourism authorities in the northern regions are working round the clock. He expressed these views while talking to the media during his visit to China Window, a Chinese Cultural and Information Centre established in Peshawar. During the visit, the Secretary…

KARACHI :All private schools and colleges across Sindh will remain closed on January 9 as the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations has announced a strike against the ongoing verification drive by the Anti-Corruption Establishment. Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, alliance leaders including Haider Ali, Shehzad Akhtar, Tariq Shah, Anwar Bhatti, Danish Zaman, and Nasir Zaidi said the strike aims to ensure the “dignified implementation” of a court order and to stop what they described as unlawful interference in the private education sector. The leaders pointed out that a December 8, 2025, verdict by the…