Maui wildfires deadliest in a century after death toll hits 89 August 12, 2023 at 05:09PM

The death toll from the Maui wildfires is now at 89, officials said on Saturday, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. The scale of the damage came into sharper focus on Saturday, as search teams with cadaver dogs sifted through the ruins of Lahaina, four days after a fast-moving blaze leveled the historic resort town, obliterating buildings and melting cars.

Pain, anger as Hawaii wildfire death toll climbs to 80 August 12, 2023 at 12:40PM

Anger was growing Saturday over the official response to a horrific wildfire that levelled a Hawaiian town, killing at least 80 people as it consumed everything in its path. Over 2,200 structures were damaged or destroyed in the fire that tore through Lahaina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said, wreaking $5.5 billion in damage and leaving thousands without homes.

‘Army-backed’ senator Kakar named caretaker Pakistan PM August 12, 2023 at 11:33AM

Anwaarul Haq Kakar, a senator perceived to be close to the army, will be Pakistan’s interim PM until the general elections are over. The senator from the south-western Balochistan province was chosen following two-day meetings between PM Shehbaz Sharif and Raja Riaz, the putative leader of opposition in the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly.

Security alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation August 12, 2023 at 03:32AM

A security alert Saturday prompted the evacuation of three floors of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris, France's most emblematic symbol which drew 6.2 million visitors last year. SETE, the body which runs the site, said bomb disposal experts as well as police were scouring the area, including a restaurant located on one of the floors.

Explained: What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls August 12, 2023 at 02:41AM

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be caretaker PM of Pakistan: Opposition August 12, 2023 at 12:35AM

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was on Saturday picked as Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister to govern the cash-strapped country and oversee general elections later this year. Outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Leader of Opposition Raja Riaz finalised his name after two rounds of deliberations over the matter.

Russia destroys 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea August 11, 2023 at 05:57PM

Russia destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones launched onto the Crimean Peninsula early on Saturday, Russian news agencies cited the defence ministry as saying. Russia's air defence systems shot down 14 drones, while electronic warfare neutralised six, the agencies cited the ministry as saying.