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MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Lorena is weakening and was expected to revert back to a tropical storm Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, adding there’s still a risk of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides for parts of Mexico’s west coast.The agency also issued watches for parts of the U.S. Southwest, where heavy rainfall from Lorena could lead to scattered flash flooding.Lorena was a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 kph). The storm was centered about 105 miles (169 kilometers) west-southwest of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico, and traveling northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).The forecast…

The RJD alleged the BJP of assaulting and harassing people during its call for a Bihar bandh on Thursday to protest the alleged hurling of abuse at the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress’s recently concluded ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. The bandh was called by ruling NDA allies in the state, including Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal(United), among other partners, which began at 7 am. The members of women’s cells of these parties staged protests in the capital city, Patna and other areas of the state.  During the protests, the RJD alleged that the BJP blocked a…

A Bengaluru-bound Air India Express flight was cancelled on Thursday after it suffered a bird hit at the airport here, an airline official said. An eagle hit the nose of the aircraft while taxiing on the runway for takeoff, he said. As a result, the airline had to cancel the flight and make alternate arrangements for the 90 passengers on board. Story continues below this ad “The bird strike happened before takeoff. It occurred when the aircraft was taxiing on the runway,” the official told PTI. Later, in a statement, Air India Express said, “The aircraft assigned to operate the…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders met in Paris on Thursday with the U.S. envoy appointed by President Donald Trump to mediate peace talks, discussing security guarantees for the war-torn nation as allies seek to ensure long-term military support and continued American backing once the conflict ends.Zelenskyy held a closed-door meeting with Steve Witkoff, according to presidential press secretary Serhii Nikiforov. Witkoff was invited to participate in the so-called “coalition of the willing ” meeting to discuss aid for Ukraine, including sketching out plans for military support in the event of a ceasefire in the…

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia President Vladimir Putin chatted about how advances in science could prolong the human life span in a rare hot mic moment in the Chinese capital.The brief exchange was captured on a live news video feed of Xi and Putin as they walked on a red carpet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the head of a large cluster of high-level guests. The group was going toward the viewing platform for a major Chinese military parade on Wednesday.Xi spoke first, and although only parts of his words can be made…

20th Century Fox Ever since Hulk Hogan’s ill-fated attempt to get into the movie business, professional wrestlers have, one by one, tried to make the move to Hollywood. John Cena followed in those footsteps in the mid-2000s, and he’s since transformed into one of the biggest action heroes working, including his current gig as the titular superhero in HBO’s “Peacemaker.” For two decades, he’s made a name for himself as a slick-witted, gung-ho hero type and might be the best actor to ever make the move from the wrestling ring to…

Ear pain can be uncomfortable and distracting, often caused by infections, wax buildup, or inflammation. While modern medicine offers effective treatments, many people turn to traditional remedies for relief. One such age-old remedy is garlic-infused oil, which has been used in many cultures to ease earaches. Why Garlic? Garlic is well-known for its medicinal properties. It contains allicin, a compound with natural antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. For centuries, it has been used in home remedies to fight infections and reduce pain, making it a popular choice for ear discomfort. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source How Garlic-Infused Oil…

The highly anticipated World Boxing Championships 2025 kicked off on September 4 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, marking the start of a historic 11-day event. This is the first edition of the global competition organized by World Boxing, featuring both men’s and women’s bouts across ten weight divisions. More than 540 elite boxers from 66 countries are competing for glory, making it one of the biggest events in the sport’s calendar. When and Where is the Event Happening? The tournament runs from September 4 to 14, 2025, with action-packed sessions every day in Liverpool. Fans around the world…

NEW DELHI (AP) — Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed some of the worst flooding and landslides in decades across northern India, killing at least 90 people and displacing hundreds of thousands in recent weeks, government officials said.India’s Himalayan Mountain states and territories such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Punjab state, are among the worst affected. India’s capital city, New Delhi, and nearby regions have been hit by rising rivers and heavy rain. Thousands have been moved to safer ground as city officials said the Yamuna River in the city has breached danger levels.In Punjab state,…

MUZAFFARGARH, Pakistan (AP) — Rivers are swelling to dangerous levels in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, forcing more than half a million people to flee their homes in the past 24 hours, officials said Thursday. The latest evacuations bring the total number of people displaced since last month to 1.8 million, according to Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed. He said mass evacuations were still ongoing in the flood-hit Muzaffargarh district and other areas.Muzaffargarh and Multan are among the worst-hit areas in the province, where floods have inundated 3,900 villages since the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers burst their banks two weeks…