Web archive - August 12, 2024

World, Technology

China tests largest cargo drone and launches new air taxi route

PRC’s low-altitude sector is expanding rapidly with new cargo drones and air taxis, signaling shifts in transportation

Sports

Shan Masood urged to change batting number

Basit Ali suggests Masood should stop batting at No. 3 and instead open the innings across all formats

World

Billions in Dollar and Euro banknotes enter Russia despite sanctions

Russia has managed to import billions in foreign banknotes, circumventing US and EU export bans since March 2022.

Entertainment

French McDonald’s considers dropping curry sauce after Stephen Curry's Olympic victory

"For obvious reasons, we are considering removing this sauce," teases McDonald's France after Curry's Olympic win.

World

Hamas uncertain about joining new Gaza ceasefire negotiations

The group claims Israel's purported assassination of Haniyeh shows lack of commitment to ceasefire.

Entertainment

Kit Harington: From 'Game of Thrones' to fatherhood, sobriety, and a new sense of self

'GOT' actor Kit Harington opens up about his journey to sobriety, the impact of fatherhood.

Entertainment

Rachael Gunn’s viral breakdancing performance at 2024 Paris Olympics captures attention online

Rachael Gunn went viral after she didn’t score any points in the first-ever breaking competition on Friday.

T.Edit

Fall 2024 Trend Prediction: Are Skinny Jeans Making a Comeback?

Surprised? Bet you thought you’d seen the last of them!

World

Adani Group faces $9b loss after Hindenburg's latest regulator accusations

Hindenburg claims SEBI chief and her spouse held stakes in offshore funds linked to Adani associates.

Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan

Renowned mountaineer Murad Sadpara dies after scaling Broad Peak

Sadpara’s body was retrieved and transported to the Japanese base camp by local rescuers