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At least 12 people, including three children, were killed on Monday when a landslide struck two boats docked at a river port in central Peru’s Amazon rainforest, with dozens more still missing as emergency crews battle harsh conditions to find survivors. The landslide hit at dawn along the Ucayali River, submerging a ferry and severely damaging another passenger vessel carrying teachers, doctors, families and community members. Boats struck as passengers prepared to disembark The disaster occurred around 5am local time (10:00 GMT) as passengers were preparing to disembark at Iparia, in the Ucayali region. Local and national media reported that…

Russian forces say they have captured Pokrovsk, a strategic logistics hub in eastern Ukraine, along with Vovchansk in Kharkiv. The Kremlin hailed the “liberation,” though Ukraine has yet to confirm the reports. Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov announced that Pokrovsk and Vovchansk are under Russian control. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the news was reported to President Vladimir Putin during his visit to a front-line command centre. Pokrovsk, a critical transportation hub in the Donetsk region, has faced heavy bombardment over the past two years, with artillery, drones, and bombs reducing many buildings to rubble. Kremlin hails victory Videos…

Pakistan on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024, confirming young batter Farhan Yousuf as captain for the Dubai event. The tournament will run from December 12 to 21, with Pakistan placed in Group A alongside India, Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 3. The Pakistan U-19 team begins its training camp in Karachi today ahead of departure. Squad led by Farhan Yousuf; Usman Khan vice-captain The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that Farhan Yousuf will lead the side, while Usman Khan has been appointed vice-captain for the tournament. Former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will serve as the…

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is rapidly losing options for stepping down under US-guaranteed safe passage after a brief but consequential phone call with US President Donald Trump last month, according to four people briefed on the conversation. The call marked the most direct contact between the two leaders amid months of rising tensions, military deployments and US strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Maduro’s last-minute requests for immunity and political control The Nov 21 call came as Washington escalated pressure on Venezuela, including designating the Cartel de los Soles, which US officials say includes Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization. Maduro…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday challenged any move to impose governor’s rule, stating the province is already governed by PTI founder Imran Khan’s vision. Speaking to the media, he also launched welfare programs for people with severe disabilities, highlighting the provincial government’s focus on public service despite federal arrears. Afridi declared that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not fear any governor’s rule, asserting, “If anyone has the courage, show it by imposing Governor’s Rule. We are not afraid of anyone.” He emphasized that the province continues to follow Imran Khan’s vision for supporting the weak and special classes. “The…

The White House on Monday defended a US admiral’s decision to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s authorization, even as critics questioned the legality of a strike on survivors. The Washington Post had reported that a second strike was ordered to kill two survivors from the initial strike and to comply with an order by Hegseth that everyone be killed. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would not have wanted a second strike on the boat and said Hegseth denied giving such an order. But White House…

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, marking the company’s entry into tri-fold smartphones. With a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and high-end specs, the device promises desktop-class functionality in a foldable form. The Galaxy Z TriFold will hit the Korean market in December, with a US launch scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Design and display The Galaxy Z TriFold measures 12.9mm thick when fully unfolded and just 3.9mm at its thinnest point, weighing 309 grams. Unlike previous trifolding concepts, it unfolds twice rather than using an accordion-style hinge. The outward-facing center panel serves as a 6.5-inch cover…

Apple on Monday announced a major leadership change in its artificial intelligence division, confirming that John Giannandrea is stepping down after seven years at the helm. His replacement, Amar Subramanya, a seasoned engineer with long stints at Google and Microsoft,  is being brought in as the company tries to regain momentum after a turbulent year for Apple Intelligence. Giannandrea, who joined Apple in 2018 after leading Machine Intelligence and Search at Google, will remain as an adviser through spring before formally exiting the company. Apple described the transition in carefully chosen language, but industry insiders are treating it as a…

A forum on the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on Monday, with about 200 participants attending the event. The China-Kenya Readers Forum on “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was co-hosted by China’s State Council Information Office, China International Communications Group and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya. Speaking at the forum, Hassan Omar Hassan, the secretary-general of the United Democratic Alliance of Kenya, said that the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” establishes the foundation for socio-economic transformation across the globe.…

After a potential space debris impact, the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, currently docked with China’s space station, will make an uncrewed return to Earth, according to Ji Qiming, a project spokesperson with the country’s manned space program. Following a suspected debris strike on Shenzhou-20’s viewport, the three astronauts originally scheduled to return to Earth aboard the spacecraft were redirected to Shenzhou-21, which brought them home safely on November 14. China launched the Shenzhou-22 on November 25 to provide a new return vehicle for the orbiting crew – completing the first emergency launch in the history of its manned space program. During a…