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Typhoon leaves 14 dead, 18 injured in Taiwan Taipei, Sep 24 (IANS) Typhoon Ragasa left 14 dead and 18 injured in Taiwan as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, said local authorities. About 100 people remain trapped awaiting rescue, according to the island’s emergency operation centre. The typhoon’s outer circulation continues to batter Taiwan’s eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, bringing heavy rainfall. On Tuesday afternoon, a dam at a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed, triggering flooding, Xinhua news agency reported. Several nations have issued alerts in view of Typhoon Ragasa. In China’s Guangdong Province, as the storm approached, classes,…

Gambling prevalence, harm rising among adults: Australian govt report Canberra, Sep 24 (IANS) Gambling participation and gambling harm among Australian adults are on the rise, according to a government survey released on Wednesday. The nationally-representative survey, which was conducted by government agency the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) in 2024, found that 65.1 per cent of Australian adults gambled at least once in the preceding 12 months, up from 57 per cent in 2019, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the AIFS report, 15 per cent of participants in the 2024 survey reported experiencing gambling-related harms in the past…

India has formally presented its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad, Gujarat, emerging as the frontrunner venue. The move signals India’s ambition to return as hosts of a multi-sport global event after successfully staging the 2010 edition in New Delhi. Government Approval and Support The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval in August 2025 to proceed with the bid. This included ministerial guarantees, signing a Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), and financial backing through grants to the Gujarat government. The proposal comes after the Indian Olympic Association…

South Korea hopes for progress in US trade talks ahead of APEC summit Seoul, Sep 24 (IANS) South Korea’s presidential office has said it hopes to produce progress in stalled trade talks with the United States ahead of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, but Seoul aims to reach a deal even before the APEC summit. South Korea’s National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac made the remarks while accompanying President Lee Jae Myung on his trip to New York on Tuesday, as trade negotiations between South Korea and the US have shown little headway on details of Seoul’s USD 350…

Superstar Pawan Kalyan’s A-certified actioner They Call Him OG sees unprecedented global hype; Mirai screens adjusted to give way for the Power StarThe frenzy around Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited actioner They Call Him OG has reached unprecedented levels, with fans across the globe eagerly awaiting its release tomorrow. DVV Entertainment, announced this blockbuster collaboration with director Sujeeth in December 2022, creating massive anticipation among fans.The trailer, delayed but spectacular, surpassed expectations, showcasing Kalyan in a never-before-seen avatar.Also Read:Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announce pregnancy, share adorable baby bump polaroidThe film has received an A certificate from the CBFC, the…

Trump spells out displeasures against allies, but NATO treaty to continue New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The shores of the Atlantic Ocean may appear to be experiencing a diplomatic shift, leading to further distance between the United States of America and European countries. US President Donald J. Trump’s direct rap on Europe, “Your countries are going to hell,” during his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session on Tuesday, September 23, does underscore his displeasure at whatever Europe’s leaders are doing. In his words, NATO countries not cutting off Russian energy amounts to “funding the war against…

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has officially informed the BCCI that he will be taking a break from red-ball cricket, a move that rules him out of the upcoming Test series against West Indies. The announcement comes after months of speculation about Iyer’s fitness and his ability to manage the physical demands of longer-format cricket. Iyer Cites Back Issues as Reason for Red-Ball Hiatus Add Zee News as a Preferred Source According to reports, Iyer has been grappling with stiffness and fatigue in his back, making it difficult for him to endure the rigours of four- to five-day cricket. The…

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South China on alert as typhoon Ragasa approaches Guangzhou, Sep 24 (IANS) Classes, production, public transportation and business operations were suspended on Wednesday in parts of south China’s Guangdong Province as typhoon Ragasa approached. According to the flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters in Zhanjiang City, schools halted classes at around 3 p.m. Tuesday as a precaution. Starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, work, production, public transport and business operations across Zhanjiang will also be suspended. Noting that departments handling water, power, gas, communications, medical care and emergency response will remain operational, local authorities urged all other activities that could pose…

Super typhoon Ragasa batters Macao, triggers top alert Macao, Sep 24 (IANS) Super typhoon Ragasa passed within 100 km of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Wednesday morning, causing gale and heavy rain, said Macao’s meteorological bureau, which hoisted the No. 10 tropical cyclone signal at 5:30 a.m. local time. The Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau noted that the wind in Macao has reached hurricane-level force 12 and will sustain in the next few hours, and therefore, the top-level typhoon signal will be in effect for a period of time. Storm surge brought rapidly rising water levels in low-lying…