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New York Post
6 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, leaving at least 34 dead
A tourist boat ferrying families around Vietnam's wolf famed Ha Long Bay capsized in a storm on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 34 people dead, according to state media reports, as rescuers scrambled to locate the missing. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members when it capsized in the UNESCO World Heritage site because of sudden heavy rain, the VNExpress news site said. Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital Hanoi, with more than 20 children among the passengers, it said. 4 At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay on Saturday, state media reported. reuters 'Border guards rescued 11 people and recovered 34 bodies,' it added. Rescue efforts were set to continue into the night to find the eight still missing. Ha Long Bay office worker Tran Trong Hung told AFP the storm started in the afternoon. 'The sky turned dark at around 2pm,' he said. There were 'hailstones as big as toes with torrential rain, thunderstorm and lightning', he said. 4 This aerial photo taken from a seaplane shows tourist boats sailing on the waters of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam's northeastern province of Quang Ninh on December 28, 2023. AFP via Getty Images One of the rescued, a 10-year-old boy, told state media outlet VietnamNet: 'I took a deep breath, swam through a gap, dived, then swam up. I even shouted for help, then I was pulled up by a boat with soldiers.' Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent his condolences to the families of the deceased and called on the defence and public security ministries to conduct urgent search and rescue. Authorities would 'investigate and clarify the cause of the incident and strictly handle violations', a statement on the government website said. 4 The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time, as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea. reuters Torrential rain also lashed northern Hanoi, Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh provinces on Saturday. In the capital about 175 kilometres away, several trees were knocked down by strong winds. The storm followed three days of intense heat, with the mercury hitting 37C in some areas. 4 Strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning were reported in the area. reuters Mai Van Khiem, director of the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, was quoted in VNExpress as saying that the thunderstorms in northern Vietnam were not caused by the influence of Tropical Storm Wipha in the South China Sea. Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations, with millions of people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands each year. Last year, 30 vessels sank at boat lock areas in coastal Quang Ninh province along Ha Long Bay after Typhoon Yagi brought strong wind and waves.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Tesla's Model Y to debut in India at Rs 60 lakh
Tesla has announced the pricing of its first electric car for the Indian market. The Model Y SUV, which will be the company's first offering in India, will be sold at a starting price of $69,766, according to the price list published on Tesla's website on Tuesday, reported news agency reuters. The base version of the Model Y, the rear-wheel drive is priced at Rs 60 lakh for a full cash purchase. The Model Y long-range rear-wheel drive variant is priced higher at Rs 68 lakh. These prices are for completely built units (CBUs) that will be imported into the comparison, the Model Y starts at $44,990 in the United States, 263,500 yuan in China, and 45,970 euros in Germany. This makes the Indian version one of the most expensive, mainly due to import duties and logistics entry begins with Mumbai experience centreTesla has finalised its first physical location in India, an experience centre in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. This area is one of the city's most premium business hubs and will be the starting point for Tesla's India entry into India is part of Tesla's broader push into growing electric vehicle (EV) markets. While India has been a late entrant into the EV space compared to China and the U.S., rising demand, expanding infrastructure, and government incentives are attracting global is expected to import the Model Y units from its Gigafactory in Shanghai, which is the company's main export hub for Asia and Europe. So far, six units of the Model Y SUV have been imported to India as test or display to import data, Tesla has already brought in goods worth nearly $1 million to India in preparation for its launch. These include not only vehicles but also Supercharger equipment and car accessories. Most of these items have been sourced from Tesla's facilities in China and the United the Model Y will be sold as a fully imported vehicle, it will attract high customs duties and taxes in India. This increases the final price for customers, compared to other global markets where Tesla has local manufacturing or Ends advertisement
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Raja praises return of Nawaz, Talat
As I have said before, this is a knee-jerk reaction says Ramiz Raja. photo: reuters Former Pakistan cricketer and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has expressed delight over the return of two promising all-rounders to the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to begin on July 20 at the Shere-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Raja commended the selectors for their choices and showed satisfaction with the squad selection. "There have been two to three impressive comebacks - I'm especially happy about Mohammad Nawaz because he's a very dedicated cricketer," Raja said. "Similarly, I'm pleased with Hussain Talat's selection. There's a refinement in his game; he has definitely improved," he added. The 62-year-old also shared his thoughts on the inclusion of young pacer Salman Mirza, praising his bowling skills and temperament. "Salman Mirza has been included, and I like him because he has a quick arm action and has shown solid temperament. He's a good choice," he stated. It is pertinent to mention that the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the T20I series. All-rounder Agha Salman will continue to lead the side in the absence of key players. Vice-captain Shadab Khan and pacer Haris Rauf were not considered due to injuries. Shadab recently underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder in the United Kingdom to resolve a long-standing issue. Their absence paved the way for Mohammad Nawaz to return to the squad, while left-arm pacer Salman Mirza received his maiden national call-up after impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. Nawaz last played a T20I for Pakistan in January 2024 against New Zealand and has been out of the setup since. The Pakistan squad is set to arrive in Bangladesh on July 16. The three-match T20I series will take place on July 20, 22, and 24 in Dhaka. Pakistan squad for Bangladesh T20I series: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Israeli strike kills 20 in Gaza; Trump says expects Hamas reply to truce proposal soon
TEL AVIV/CAIRO: At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to local health officials, as US President Donald Trump said he expected Hamas to respond to his "final proposal" for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next 24 hours. Health officials at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, said the Israeli military had carried out an airstrike on a tent encampment west of the city around 2am, killing 15 Palestinians displaced by nearly two years of war. Five were killed in northern Jabalia, medics said. The Israeli military had no immediate comment. Later on Friday, Palestinians gathered to perform funeral prayers before burying those killed overnight. "The ceasefire will come, and I have lost my brother? There should have been a ceasefire long ago before I lost my brother," said 13-year-old Mayar Al Farr as she wept. Her brother, Mahmoud, was among those killed. Adlar Mouamar said her nephew, Ashraf, was also killed. "Our hearts are broken. We ask the world, we don't want food. ..We want them to end the bloodshed." Trump earlier said it would probably be known in 24 hours whether Hamas has accepted a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel. On Tuesday, Trump announced Israel had accepted the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas. Hamas, which has previously declared it would only agree to a deal for an end to the war, has said it was studying the proposal. reuters (This is a Reuters story)
The Advertiser
30-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Firefighters ambushed by gunman in US
People in the northwest US state of Idaho have been urged to take shelter after firefighters responding to a blaze were fired on by a gunman. Governor Brad Little said on X that multiple firefighters were attacked while responding to a blaze on Sunday in Kootenai County near Coeur d'Alene.. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," Little said. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." Local news reports citing police scanners stated that multiple firefighters had been shot - but this could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to take shelter. The sheriff's office in neighbouring Soshone County said on Facebook authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". It was unclear if anyone was hurt. An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 6.5 km north of downtown Coeur d'Alene. No additional details were provided. Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. with reuters People in the northwest US state of Idaho have been urged to take shelter after firefighters responding to a blaze were fired on by a gunman. Governor Brad Little said on X that multiple firefighters were attacked while responding to a blaze on Sunday in Kootenai County near Coeur d'Alene.. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," Little said. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." Local news reports citing police scanners stated that multiple firefighters had been shot - but this could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to take shelter. The sheriff's office in neighbouring Soshone County said on Facebook authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". It was unclear if anyone was hurt. An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 6.5 km north of downtown Coeur d'Alene. No additional details were provided. Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. with reuters People in the northwest US state of Idaho have been urged to take shelter after firefighters responding to a blaze were fired on by a gunman. Governor Brad Little said on X that multiple firefighters were attacked while responding to a blaze on Sunday in Kootenai County near Coeur d'Alene.. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," Little said. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." Local news reports citing police scanners stated that multiple firefighters had been shot - but this could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to take shelter. The sheriff's office in neighbouring Soshone County said on Facebook authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". It was unclear if anyone was hurt. An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 6.5 km north of downtown Coeur d'Alene. No additional details were provided. Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. with reuters People in the northwest US state of Idaho have been urged to take shelter after firefighters responding to a blaze were fired on by a gunman. Governor Brad Little said on X that multiple firefighters were attacked while responding to a blaze on Sunday in Kootenai County near Coeur d'Alene.. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," Little said. "I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more." Local news reports citing police scanners stated that multiple firefighters had been shot - but this could not be immediately confirmed by Reuters. Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to take shelter. The sheriff's office in neighbouring Soshone County said on Facebook authorities were "dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large". It was unclear if anyone was hurt. An alert by the Kootenai County Emergency Management Office asked people to avoid the area around Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road, about 6.5 km north of downtown Coeur d'Alene. No additional details were provided. Coeur d'Alene is a city of 55,000 residents near the border with Washington. with reuters
