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Child rape accused killed in police encounter in Gujranwala

GUJRANWALA: A suspect accused in a child assault case was killed during an alleged police encounter in Gujranwala, police said. According to a spokesperson for the district police, the suspect—identified as Arsalan alias Shani—was in police custody on physical remand in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The encounter took place within the jurisdiction of the Khiali police station, where the accused was being taken for investigation. Police said the suspect a...

Fujairah Police ease truck congestion on Fujairah–Khorfakkan road with new traffic plan

Fujairah: Fujairah Police have enhanced the flow of truck movement along the Fujairah–Khorfakkan Road in both directions through a comprehensive traffic management plan.The General Command of Fujairah Police, represented by the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre, said the measures have helped ease congestion and reduce travel time for drivers.The initiative included increased field patrols and the allocation of designated lanes and specific timings for truck movement, minimising overlap with...

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Deadly factory blaze in Cairo kills seven, injures dozens

At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured in a massive fire that broke out at a clothing factory in Cairo, authorities said on Tuesday.The blaze erupted in the factory in the Al Zawiya Al Hamra district, in the Ard Al Geneina area along Mohamed Amin Street, prompting a swift response from civil defence teams and multiple fire engines.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Security services imposed a cordon around the site as firefighters...

Oklahoma high school principal takes down gunman

Oklahoma high school principal takes down gunman

Construction begins at Expo 2030 Riyadh site as Saudi Arabia updates global regulatory body

Construction has begun at the Expo 2030 Riyadh site, Saudi authorities said, as the Kingdom updated the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on progress across the project during a meeting in Paris. The Kingdom’s delegation, led by Adel Al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Commissioner General of Expo 20230 Riyadh, outlined developments in infrastructure, construction, design and master planning, alongside ongoing work on the Expo’s main theme and subthemes.Get updated fast...

Power division issues statement on electricity crisis in Pakistan

BusinessPakistanPower division issues statement on electricity crisis in PakistanBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued a statement addressing the ongoing electricity shortfall across Pakistan, attributing the situation to a decline in hydropower generation. According to officials, load management has been intensified after hydel production dropped by 1,991 megawatts overnight. During peak hours last night, the electricity shortfall reached 4,500 megawatts, with total d...

Victoria Beckham hairstylist's £9 product 'saves trip to hairdresser' for blonde hair

Victoria Beckham hairstylist's £9 product 'saves trip to hairdresser' for blonde hair'My hair looks refreshed and ready for my holiday. The Ice White toner works effectively to neutralise unwanted yellow and brassy tones, leaving my hair looking cooler and brighter'MoneyEve Rowlands Senior Fashion & Beauty Writer04:03, 15 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 2 ImagesThe Jerome Rus...

Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that came into effect on October 10, with both Israel and Hamas regularly accusing each other of violations. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said “four people were killed, inc...

Two children among six killed in Gaza

CAIRO: In the latest violation of the US-brokered ceasefire, Israel killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Palestinian interior ministry said that four people, including a child, were killed in a strike that targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City. A police officer was among the dead, while nine bystanders were wounded, some critically, it said. Medics and witnesses said the attack at Nafaq Street in Gaza City set a police...

India power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: police

RAIPUR, India: The death toll from a boiler blast at a power plant in central India has risen to 19, a police officer said on Wednesday, noting 17 others were injured. The explosion occurred Tuesday at a facility operated by Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of London-listed Vedanta Resources, in Chhattisgarh state’s Sakti district. “The death toll in the power plant blast has reached 19 whereas 17 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals,” district police chief Praful Thakur...

Woman killed on Jirga orders in ‘Karo Kari’ case in Khairpur

KHAIRPUR: A young woman was brutally killed in the name of so-called honour, referred to as karo kari, in Sindh’s Khairpur district, in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage. The murder took place in the Tando Masti Khan. According to police, the victim, 22-year-old Khalida, wife of Rashid Chandio, was accused of karo kari with a man from the same community. Reports indicate that the killing was carried out in front of a crowd after an alleged jirga ordered her death. Eyewitnesses reco...

On the ground look at Colorado pileup involving over 75 vehicles

Over 75 vehicles in Colorado were involved in a major pileup on Tuesday afternoon. At least 19 people were injured, and police have reported no fatalities. Heavy snow and strong winds created winter-like conditions at the time of the crash. Some footage does not have sound.

4 MP cops sleep on hospital bed, pee in dustbin, suspended

Four on-duty policemen in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, have been suspended after a video emerged showing them sleeping on a patient's bed and urinating in a hospital dustbin. The officers, guarding an undertrial prisoner, were reportedly heavily intoxicated. An inquiry confirmed their misconduct, raising serious questions about discipline within the force during sensitive duties.

‘No evidence older applicants less capable’: Calcutta High Court strikes down 45-year age cap for ration shop licenses

The court said that the state cannot restrict entry into a trade on the basis of age unless age directly affects the performance of the trade.

From neighbourhood fight to hospital duty: Delhi High Court quashes 2018 FIR, orders community service

The petitioners were also directed to deposit Rs 25,000 as costs with the Delhi High Court Bar Association, noting that considerable judicial time had already been spent on the matter.

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Tai Po probe sees ideal progress but not yet time for Commission of Inquiry: chair

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating the causes of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed 168 people in Tai Po, will begin its 12th day of evidential hearings on Wednesday. Representatives from the Fire Services Department and police are expected to testify before the independent committee tasked with investigating the causes of the Wang Fuk Court...

350 videos, 100 viral: Maharashtra teen arrested for sexually abusing minors

videos viral Maharashtra teen arrested for sexually abusing minors

We confront prosecutor Vanessa O'Bryan after she was accused of sex with prisoners. She unleashes

We confront prosecutor Vanessa O'Bryan after she was accused of sex with prisoners. She unleashesVanessa O'Bryan is accused of sexual affairs with inmatesDaily Mail confronted her as she reported for bailBy CHARLOTTE KARP, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:18, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 03:22, 15 April 2026 e-mail