ru24.pro
News in English
Август
2024

Новости за 27.08.2024

Heavy rain forecast puts Sindh govt on high alert

Dawn 

KARACHI: The Met Office’s forecast of up to 200mm rain in Karachi and 500mm in other cities of the province has kept the authorities on toes as they have taken urgent measures to deal with the potential risk of urban flooding and alerted all key departments by directing them to be vigilant during the four-day forecast period.

Читать дальше...

NZSO Principal Conductor Returns For World Premiere

Scoop 

After captivating audiences at the prestigious BBC Proms, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New returns home for a Mozart masterpiece and the world premiere of renowned Kiwi composer Lyell Cresswell’s final work.

USA last Week, Part 2/3

Avax.news 

Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as she holds a photographer's camera while flying on Marine Two, on her way to O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Harris is traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to speak at a campaign event. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Pool via AFP Photo)

World-beating Indian energy stocks rally has fuel for more gains

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Nifty Energy Index, a local benchmark for the industry, has risen 31% this year, on course for a nine-year winning streak. In the period, a Bloomberg gauge of the world’s 124 mid- to large-sized energy firms has gained 4.7%, with half of its top 10 performers being traditional energy firms from India.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes US government pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain Covid-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and said he would resist similar attempts in the future, according to a letter submitted to a US congressional committee. "I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it," Zuckerberg wrote.

UK Labour faces a scandal of its own making - POLITICO Europe

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

  1. UK Labour faces a scandal of its own making  POLITICO Europe
  2. Keir Starmer hits back at Labour cronyism claims  The Guardian
  3. Labour’s descent into sleaze was all too quick  The Times
  4. The government’s approach to civil service appointments has been an unforced error  The Institute for Government |
  5. How serious is the Starmer sleaze row?  The Spectator

Abercrombie adds Mars exec to board

FashionNetwork.com (us) 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke to its board of directors, effective August 21.

Ty Madden pitches well in debut as Tigers complete sweep of White Sox

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, Parker Meadows also homered and Ty Madden pitched effectively in his major league debut as the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday. Detroit outhit Chicago 13-6 to cap a four-game sweep of the White Sox, who lead baseball with 101 losses. The Tigers outscored the White Sox 33-13 in

Major League Baseball Leaders

Wtop.com 

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Ozuna, Atlanta, .305; Arraez, San Diego, .302; K.Marte, Arizona, .298; L.García, Washington, .292; Ohtani, Los Angeles, .292; Bohm,…