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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Rain, storms in Pakistan kill 32 in a week
KARACHI: At least 32 people have been killed and more than 150 injured in Pakistan in a week of storms that followed a heatwave, with officials reporting today five more deaths. Five people, including a child, were killed on Thursday in different districts of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during heavy rains and strong winds, the province's disaster management authority said. Stormy weather is expected to continue in northern and central parts of Pakistan until tomorrow, according to the national meteorological office. Heavy windstorms killed 10 people on Tuesday and 14 on last Saturday in different parts of the country, one of the most vulnerable to climate change and grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Three children were killed on Wednesday in Hyderabad in Sindh province, a senior official said. While the majority of the deaths were caused by collapsing walls and roofs, at least two people died after being hit by solar panels dislodged by the whipping gusts. People are killed every year in Pakistan by intense storms, which were unusually frequent this month. Heatwaves in May followed an unusually warm April and a very dry winter. Temperatures were up to 6°C above normal in May, peaking at above 48°C. — AFP Related Articles Nation Dec 13, 2024 @ 3:37am Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected in several states Nation Mar 31, 2025 @ 4:28am Rain, thunderstorms in several states later this evening Nation Mar 29, 2025 @ 5:46am Rain, thunderstorm forecast for first 2 days of Aidilfitri Nation May 17, 2025 @ 8:34am Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning in most states until 9pm
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man killed as lorry crashes into stall, mosque fence in Sungai Buloh
SUNGAI BULOH: A 30-year-old man was killed after a lorry crashed into a motorcycle, a roadside stall, and the fence of a mosque in Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh yesterday. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department operations commander senior fire officer I Rosdi Hainan said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident near Masjid Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh at 1.36pm. A team of six firefighters from the Sungai Buloh Fire and Rescue Station, equipped with one Fire Rescue Tender (FRT), arrived at the scene three minutes later. "The accident involved a Nissan UD lorry, which collided with a motorcycle of unknown make before ploughing into a roadside stall and the mosque's perimeter fence," he said in a statement today. He said that the victim was found unconscious and trapped beneath the lorry. "Our personnel successfully extricated the man by 1.44pm. He was later pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel," Rosdi said, adding that the body had been handed over to the police for further action. Related Articles Nation Feb 14, 2025 @ 7:58am Father and daughter killed in car-lorry crash Nation Feb 5, 2025 @ 8:57pm Motorcyclist killed in five-vehicle crash Nation May 29, 2025 @ 3:49am Teen killed, friend injured in motorcycle-lorry crash in Melaka Nation Apr 29, 2025 @ 8:41pm Infant killed after car crashes into lorry making u-turn in Jasin
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Fadhlina: Media's role vital bridge between government and community
KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has expressed her appreciation to all media practitioners who play an important role as a link between the government and the community. Through a video recording on Facebook in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (Hawana) 2025 last night, Fadhlina expressed her gratitude to all media practitioners who have practised high integrity and become a voice for the people, especially by bringing transparent and authentic news. "On this special day, I would like to wish all media practitioners a Happy National Journalists' Day 2025, who are committed and work tirelessly to deliver accurate information to the public. "Thank you very much for the struggle to raise the voice of the people with full transparency and integrity," she said. Meanwhile, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNiMAP) through a post on Facebook expressed its appreciation to all journalists have been tirelessly delivering the truth. "UniMAP greatly appreciates the important role of journalists in recording achievements, voicing the aspirations of campus residents and bringing knowledge and innovation closer to the community. "Thank you for continuing to be a bridge between the academic world and the community," the post said. Hawana is celebrated on May 29 every year, and for 2025, the Hawana Main Event will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the celebration with an estimated attendance of about 1,000 media practitioners from home and abroad. Hawana, organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, will feature various events, including the Pantun Festival on May 31 and a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3 as well as a media forum co-organised with the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14. Hawana, which is entering its fifth edition this year after its first edition in 2018, is an annual event that brings together media practitioners to appreciate their role and contributions to national development. - BERNAMA Related Articles Nation Apr 20, 2025 @ 11:28pm Fadhlina: Education is Asean's best investment, bold reforms needed Nation May 20, 2025 @ 8:13am Fadhlina: Community involvement, character building important to solve social issues Politics May 23, 2025 @ 1:00am Fadhlina: PKR Women's wing must be ready for GE16, Sabah polls Nation May 4, 2025 @ 10:08am Fadhlina: SWAN has strong potential to drive national development
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shakira, Jason Aldean Fenway Park concerts cancelled hours before show
In a shocking twist, two of the biggest concerts lined up at Boston's historic Fenway Park this week were cancelled mere hours before doors opened. Global pop icon Shakira was initially prepared to open the 2025 Fenway Concert Series on Thursday, May 29, while country music superstars Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were to perform on Friday, May Nation Releases Brief Statement Concert promoter Live Nation released a brief statement confirming the cancellations Thursday afternoon, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn show initially scheduled for May 29th and May 30th respectively, at Fenway Park, has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued at your point of purchase. We regret the disruption."No further information was given, and the reason for the last-minute cancellations is not yet Set, But No ShowThere had been excitement throughout the week, with the stage already in place within Fenway Park for Shakira's concert, part of her global "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" (Women No Longer Cry) tour. The show was set to be an energetic kick-off last-minute cancellations angered fans, who had some travel or had made special arrangements to see the Artists Remain Silent So FarUp to Thursday evening, neither Shakira nor Jason Aldean or Brooks & Dunn had issued any statements regarding the cancellations. News stations, such as NBC10 Boston, still track for updates or remarks from the artists and their the Next Move for the Fenway Series?Fenway Park has a complete concert roster in the works for the summer, but these two major shows' unexpected cancellations have put the rest of the schedule on trial for possible disruptions. Must Watch
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Swope Art Museum now closed for renovation
The major renovation at the Swope Art Museum that started in March has now reached the point where the museum must close to the public, the Swope's executive director said Thursday. The museum will reopen to the public in January 2026. 'Much work has been going on for the last three months, and now it is time to start the process of replacing the existing elevator which will restrict access to the upper floors where the majority of exhibits are,' Fred J. Nation, executive director of the Terre Haute museum, said in a news release. 'This is the first major renovation of the Swope Block in 25 years and when it is finished, we expect the museum will be well prepared to preserve, protect and exhibit our collection of great American art and make the museum accessible to all,' he said. During the closure, the staff will continue to work, and the museum will continue offering programming to the community. The Third Annual William T. Turman Plein Air event will bring dozens of artists to Vigo County June 20-25, where they will paint outdoor scenes. The works will be exhibited July 1 – August 15 at the Gallery at Arts Illiana with a reception July 11, 6 – 8 pm. The 81st Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition will be on view August 19 - October 31 with an awards reception on Aug. 29 from 4 to 8 pm in the Yang Family Gallery at Indiana State University. Art Start, a free weekly program for children ages 3 to 5, will resume in September at the Vigo County Public Library. In addition, several other off-site events are planned. 'We realize our closure period will disappoint some, including visitors from out of town who come to see our collection,' Nation said. 'However, the investment today will make the future of the museum more secure and preserve and protect our collection. In addition to the new elevator, the renovation project includes a second interior stairway, new art storage, the Mary Ann Carroll Family Education Center and a new HVAC system. A successful 'Great Art for All' capital campaign has raised $6.5 million for the renovations and endowment of the Swope.
