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Monsoon rains, floods kill 140 more in Pakistan in a week

Pakistani officials say flash floods triggered by monsoon rains have killed 140 more people in the country's flood-affected areas in the past week

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Afghanistan a year after the Taliban occupation: An ongoing war on human rights

The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one year since the Taliban takeover and occupation of Afghanistan, and it’s not a happy occasion for my homeland.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022

‘It was too late’: Monsoon rains wreak havoc in remote Pakistan

Dozens of districts submerged by rains, killing 437 people since mid-June and forcing the evacuation of thousands.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022

World’s glaciers are melting faster than expected, with visible consequences

The extreme temperatures Europe has experienced in recent weeks have resulted in an increase in the rate of snowpack melt in the Alpine glaciers. As in many other parts of the world, the consequences are increasingly visible in the Alps, where the glaciers are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller…

France 24 · Jul 31, 2022

Commonwealth Games T20 cricket: Mandhana helps India thrash Pakistan

Smriti Mandhana scored 50 off 31 balls as India beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the Commonwealth Games

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022

India bowlers shine in Birmingham sun as CWG gets taste of Indo-Pak rivalry

BIRMINGHAM: The India-Pakistan fixture of the Commonwealth Games lived up to the hype off the field with fans turning up in big numbers at Edgbaston but on it, it seemed headed towards a lopsided contest.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

CWG 2022 | Indo-Pak affair turns out to be a no contest as India picks up first win

Compared to the women's cricket opener between India and Australia, fans flocked to the 25,000 capacity stadium

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022

CWG 2022: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat against India

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof won the toss and opted to bat first in the rain-affected high-octane Commonwealth Games match group against arch-rivals India here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022

Madhya Pradesh man complains of threats from Pakistan for backing Nupur Sharma

The police personnel are in touch with the complainant to ensure his security, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Singh said.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2022

CWG 2022: India drub Lanka, qualify for quarters

India's shuttlers, defending champions in this event, are in cruise mode. A day after blanking Pakistan, they came up with a similar performance against Sri Lanka, winning 5-0 to top Group 'A' and qualify for the knockouts with still one match left in the round-robin stage.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2022