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SWABI: Water supply has been suspended for the last five days to the entire Maneri region due to failure of Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) to clear the power dues, said local residents here on Tuesday. TMA Officials told Dawn on condition of anonymity that the connections to water supply pumps have been cut off by the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) due to sheer negligence of the water supply branch of TMA to tackle the issue in time with the Pesco. They said that the TMA owed Rs1.4 million outstanding dues of the power bills and despite frequent reminders it…

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium bore witness to a masterclass in T20 cricket as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) outclassed the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 47 runs in a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter. While the Capitals’ chase began with aggressive intent, the match eventually tilted toward the Orange Army as they successfully defended a massive total of 242/2. A combination of clinical tactical execution and an inspired bowling effort in the middle overs ensured that SRH secured their third consecutive win, climbing to third on the points table.Abhishek Sharma’s heroics power SRH to big winThe foundation of this dominant victory was laid…

The New York Mets’ losing streak is now 12 games, the longest endured by the club since the 2002 season and one that makes them the first team in MLB history to log a winning season and then endure a losing streak of such length in April of the following season. The streak advanced from 11 to 12 thanks to the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Queens. The Mets have not won a game since April 7 and are now 7-16, which is the worst record in baseball. That record also puts the Mets…

World Soccer columnist Henry Winter assesses the entertainment value of this season’s Premier League Set-pieces have been a recurring theme of this season’s Premier League (Getty images)Canon EOS R1 · f/2.8 · 1/2000s · 168mm · ISO3200 This article first appeared in the March 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine The Premier League is the most competitive league in the world. It’s just not the most exciting league this season. Caution is more evident given the high stakes. Job insecurity amongst some coaches leads to safety-first tactics. Fatigue is an issue given the workload even with extensive rotation. And when…

FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday he’s “never been intoxicated on the job,” following a report published in The Atlantic last week that alleged he has had “bouts of excessive drinking” and job performance issues.Asked about the article during an unrelated press conference on Tuesday, Patel railed against negative media coverage.”I can say unequivocally that I never listen to the fake news mafia and as when they get louder, it just means I’m doing my job,” Patel said.FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2026.Mandel Ngan/AFP via…

April 21, 2026 “I am a woman of peace.” Ad Policy Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks to reporters as she arrives at a “Meeting in Defense of Democracy” in Barcelona on April 18, 2026, a gathering of leftist leaders seeking to rally against the far-right threat to democracy.(Oscar del Pozo / AFP via Getty Images) The following speech was delivered by Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum at the fourth Defense of Democracy Summit in Barcelona, Spain, on April 18. Thank you very much, President Sánchez. Thank you for the invitation. Thanks to all my colleagues—presidents, prime ministers, Gabriel Boric. I come…

Innovel Medical, a London-based developer of clinically focused medical technologies funded by Pentland Medical, presents a perspective that airway safety outcomes may be influenced by how procurement decisions are made. This consideration becomes particularly relevant when cost factors are prioritized over purpose-built securement solutions intended to support patient safety, infection control, and tube stability.”In operating rooms and critical care settings, airway securement is an important part of patient care that doesn’t always receive the same level of attention,” Stewart Munro, Managing Director of Innovel, states. “Clinicians recognize its role in maintaining stability during anesthesia and ventilation, though the approaches used…

A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang members has begun in El Salvador, the country’s attorney general’s office has said.Footage released by the attorney general’s office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes – including murder, extortion, drug and arms trafficking – between 2012 and 2022.United Nations experts say mass trials “undermine the exercise of the right to defence and the presumption of innocence of detainees”.But the attorney general’s office said it had “compelling” evidence that would allow “maximum penalties” to be imposed…

The 24-hour clock never stops, and Olivia Ostrow wouldn’t have it any other way. The Miami, Florida–based chef is gearing up for the Season 3 premiere of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, but her prep for the high-stakes competition was surprisingly minimal.”I watched one episode. That felt like the correct amount of research,” she tells ET. “After that I was like, ‘Okay, people are exhausted and making questionable decisions. Perfect. I’m ready.’ … I’m French. We look and then we do our own thing anyway.”Olivia OstrowHer approach in the kitchen is just as instinctive. “I’m very in the moment. Cooking…

The GOP Senate primary in Georgia is heating up one month before voters head to the polls, with Rep. Buddy Carter launching the first attack ad of the race, former football coach Derek Dooley hitting the airwaves and Rep. Mike Collins touting his fundraising. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The three Republicans are vying to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, a top GOP target as the party looks to expand its 53-47 majority in the Senate. With three major candidates dividing the May 19 primary vote, and President Donald Trump…