Death toll due to wildfires in Hawaii rises to 53

IANS | August 11, 2023 7:24 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) At least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, authorities said, warning that the death toll will likely continue to rise.

Typhoon Khanun to pass through S. Korea from Thursday-Friday

IANS | August 8, 2023 11:28 AM

Seoul, Aug 8 (IANS) Typhoon Khanun is expected to make landfall on South Korea's southern coast this week and proceed northward to North Korea, putting the entire country under its influence and dumping heavy rains nationwide, the weather agency said on Tuesday.

DC fans express outrage over casting of Gal Gadot in James Gunn's 'Wonder Woman 3'

IANS | August 5, 2023 8:29 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 5 (IANS) After Gal Gadot had revealed that she will be starring in ‘Wonder Woman 3’ which will be helmed by new DCU director James Gunn, who has now rebooted the whole franchise, fans have expressed great outrage over Gunn’s decision, as they believe that a new face should be featured in a completely new revamped version.

Landslide in Uttarakhand; 19 missing, 3 bodies recovered

IANS | August 4, 2023 7:18 PM

Dehradun, Aug 4 (IANS) At least 19 people went missing in Uttarakhand's Gauri Kund town -- a key halting point for pilgrims moving towards Kedarnath, following a landslide in the area that also affected some business establishments, an official said on Friday.