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The Independent
37 minutes ago
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Britons stuck in Israel set to be flown home, Lammy announces
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The Independent
2 hours ago
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- The Independent
No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner featured on Andrea Bocelli's new single
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference.
The Independent
4 hours ago
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- The Independent
Business news live: FTSE opens higher but retail sales fell sharply in May
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Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Xi to Luxon: No China-New Zealand conflict, even as Cook Islands pivot raises eyebrows
BEIJING, June 20 — Chinese President Xi Jinping said today that Beijing had 'no fundamental conflicts of interest' with New Zealand, as he welcomed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on an official visit. Luxon's trip comes at a time of tension with New Zealand's close partner the Cook Islands over its ties with Beijing. The self-governing Pacific island nation has a 'free association' agreement with its former colonial ruler, which provides budgetary assistance and support on foreign affairs and defence. But the Cook Islands upset Wellington in February when it signed a string of strategic deals with China on deep-sea mining, regional cooperation and economic issues. Xi told Luxon today that ties with New Zealand had 'long been at the forefront of China's relations with Western developed nations', according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. 'There are no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest between China and New Zealand,' the news agency reported Xi as saying. The Chinese leader added that the two countries should 'tap potential for cooperation in areas such as scientific and technological innovation, climate change response, and infrastructure'. They should also 'strengthen education, culture, youth, people-to-people and local exchanges, and enrich the connotations of bilateral relations', Xi said. 'We should respect each other, seek common ground while putting aside differences, and correctly view and handle the differences and disagreements between the two countries,' he said. — AFP
Arab News
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab News
Pakistan issues pre-monsoon rain alert from today, warns of urban flooding and damage risks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast pre-monsoon rains across various parts of the country from today, Friday, warning of possible urban flooding and infrastructure damage in several regions. The alert comes as Pakistan braces for another season of extreme weather, following deadly heatwaves and catastrophic floods in recent years. Ranked among the ten most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Pakistan is ramping up preparedness efforts, especially in Punjab, where authorities expect significantly above-average rainfall this monsoon. 'Pre-monsoon rains are predicted in the country from June 20-23 with occasional gaps,' the PMD said in its advisory issued on Thursday. 'Moist currents from Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country and a westerly wave is also likely to approach upper parts on June 20.' The department said dust storms, rain with wind and thundershowers, including isolated heavy rainfall and hailstorms, were expected in parts of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and numerous districts of Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Affected areas include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad and Waziristan among others. Similar conditions were also forecast for Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad in Sindh province from June 22 to 24. PMD cautioned that such weather could damage loose infrastructure such as electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels, particularly in upper and central regions including Islamabad. It added that intense heat was expected to ease gradually over the forecast period, advising farmers to plan agricultural activities accordingly. PMD also warned urban flooding could occur in Lahore, Gujranwala and the Islamabad-Rawalpindi region. Authorities have urged the public, travelers and tourists to exercise caution. ABOVE-NORMAL RAINFALL Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab said on Thursday the province was likely to experience 25 percent more rainfall this monsoon season, with northeastern districts expected to receive 40 percent to 60 percent above-normal rainfall. 'This projection necessitates proactive and coordinated efforts to mitigate risks associated with urban and riverine flooding,' the authority said, adding that all necessary arrangements had been completed to respond to any emergencies. The provincial government has begun distributing pamphlets to raise public awareness about the dangers of floods, heavy rains and strong winds. Pakistan experienced devastating floods in 2022 that left more than 1,700 people dead and displaced over 33 million across the country. Experts described the disaster as a consequence of climate change, after floodwaters destroyed homes, farmland, and public infrastructure, causing financial losses exceeding $35 billion.
