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January 16, 2025

Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable’ — and rare
One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was that Los Angeles doesn’t have many spare “Super Scoopers” to take the aircraft’s place. Los Angeles fire authorities typically lease two each year, but officials have requested more to combat the wildfires that continue to burn throughout the…
Pakistan’s weekly inflation increases 1.9 pct with mixed trends in essential commodities
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) in Pakistan witnessed an increase of 1.9 percent on a year-on-year basis, according to a report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The PBS report on its website on Sunday showed that the SPI was calculated to measure the…
Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Biden’s cites accomplishments in farewell address 01:49 FDA bans Red Dye No. 3, citing cancer risk 00:53 Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal 03:46 ‘Grateful’ father of American hostage speaks out after ceasefire announcement 01:36 Good News:…
Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate calls for collective efforts to promote girls’ education
ISLAMABAD, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Governments, civil society, and international partners should collaborate in fostering an environment where girls are empowered to pursue their education, said Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday. The chairman of the Senate, the Upper House of the country’s parliament, told the closing session of the International Conference…
BOJ’s hawkish tone seen raising odds of rate hike next week
TOKYO — Comments from monet policymakers have raised investor expectations that Japan’s central bank will lift interest rates at its upcoming meeting. Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said at an event on Wednesday that the BOJ will raise rates next week if economic indicators show improvement. He added that he is aware of “many positive stories” of…
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Biden’s cites accomplishments in farewell address 01:49 FDA bans Red Dye No. 3, citing cancer risk 00:53 Now Playing Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal 03:46 UP NEXT ‘Grateful’ father of American hostage speaks out after ceasefire…
Pakistanis, Chinese come together to share joy of Chinese New Year
by Misbah Saba Malik ISLAMABAD, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The vibrant melodies of traditional Chinese music filled the air as a performer, adorned in elegant white and blue attire, swayed gracefully to the melodic tones embodying themes of hope, prosperity, and happiness to celebrate the festivities of the forthcoming Chinese New Year, here. The audience,…
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at rgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a rgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday. A Transportation Security Administration officer smelled alcohol on the pilot and informed law enforcement officials, who arrested him at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News. “We’re aware of a situation involving an…