Web archive - October 1, 2024

World

Search for survivors continues as Hurricane Helene claims 130 lives in the US

Death toll is expected to rise in the coming days as search and rescue operations are able to navigate into more areas

Business

UBG patron-in-chief demands cut in policy rate by 500 bps

SM Tanveer says govt should stop obtaining loans for repayment of loans and let businesses grow

Entertainment

TikToker Mr. Prada wanted for allegedly murdering Baton Rouge therapist

TikTok star Mr. Prada is wanted in connection to the murder of Baton Rouge therapist Nicholas Abraham.

World

Marburg virus: What you need to know about the Ebola-like disease spreading in Rwanda

Marburg virus is highly fatal, with a mortality rate of around 50%, though it has reached up to 90% in some outbreaks

Entertainment

Godot ‘woke’ controversy explained

Godot game engine faces backlash after its moderator censored users who criticized its ‘woke’ post on social media.

World

Death toll hits 225 as Nepal flood survivors criticise government over poor relief

Floods hit Kathmandu's poorest, living in makeshift slums along the Bagmati riverbanks, hardest

Business

Yousaf Hussain elected OICCI president for 2024-2026 term

He acknowledges challenging economic climate but remains optimistic about potential for reform and growth

Pakistan

Dr Zakir Naik meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman, lauds efforts for Muslim unity

‘You have graced our home with your presence,’ JUI-F chief says while warmly welcoming the renowned Islamic scholar

World

Doctors in India's Kolkata resume strike over colleague’s rape, murder

Doctors briefly returned to limited work in emergency departments last month but decided to cease work again

World

US warns of imminent Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel

A senior White House official says US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the attack