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Baltimore bridge collapse: All crew of container ship 'Indian', says company: The Singapore-flagged container ship ‘Dali’ collided with one of the pillars of the ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
#VantageOnFirstpost : It is a historic first for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom has officially entered the Miss Universe pageant this year for the first time ... Show more
Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
#FPReels : Former US Senator Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82 in New York City. Lieberman made history as the first Jewish candidate on a major-party ... Show more
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
#FPReels : A stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois, left four dead and seven injured. The violence erupted in a residential area during the early afternoon ... Show more
Quick Glance: Four Fatalities and 7 Injured in Stabbings in Northern Illinois, Suspect Apprehended
- A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday in a northern Illinois community as a man embarked on a stabbing spree at various locations, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to seven others.
- Currently, a 22-year-old man is in police custody and undergoing questioning by Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd.
- Following a medical emergency call at 1:14 p.m., the Rockford Police Department received additional requests for police and paramedic assistance.
- The Mayor of Rockford expressed dismay over the violent incident and highlighted the ongoing investigations to clarify the event and prevent future occurrences.
#FPWorld : Sam Bankman-Fried, once hailed as a cryptocurrency prodigy, is slated for sentencing on Thursday after being found guilty in a significant financial ... Show more
Quick Glance: The Case of Sam Bankman-Fried and Its Aftermath
- Sam Bankman-Fried, a young man convicted of fraud, faces prison time and is likely to remain incarcerated until his 80th birthday.
- Despite quickly amassing wealth by building a digital currency marketplace worth around $32 billion, he misused approximately $8 billion of his customers' savings for luxury expenses and risky investments.
- Politicians and celebrities, including Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, and Gisele Bündchen, received millions from Bankman-Fried while publicly praising and financially supporting him.
- His downfall signifies the failure of an era of cheap money and highlights how society enables financial crimes until they are exposed - a historical lesson from Bankman-Fried's story revealing a larger failure of the financial and political establishment.
#FPVideo : Japan's yen fell to a 34-year low against the US dollar, hitting 151.975 on March 27. This comes after the Bank of Japan moved away from its negative ... Show more
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
#FastAndFactual LIVE: Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is on a two-day visit to India.
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Pope Francis presides over Holy Mass and blessing of the oil for the sick, the oil for catechumens, and the Chrism.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time highest total in IPL history after posting 277/3 against Mumbai Indians
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Quick Glance: Record Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad Excels in IPL 2024
- Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved a total of 277-3 in the match against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday, marking the highest-ever total in the Indian Premier League, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 80 unbeaten runs off 34 balls.
- Australia’s Travis Head scored 62 in 24 balls to lead the batting attack after Hyderabad batted first and surpassed the previous IPL record of 263-5 set by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013.
- The team reached 100 runs in just seven overs, and Hyderabad, led by Australian World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins, posted the highest tournament total after 10 overs with 148-2 on the scoreboard.
- There was a shower of sixes with 18 hits over the fence in 20 overs of Hyderabad’s innings, as the South African pair of Klaasen and Aiden Markram, who scored 42, put together an unbeaten partnership of 116.
#VantageOnFirstpost : Here are today's #VantageShots – images that tell the story
- In Croatia, giant decorated eggs are put on display ahead of Easter ... Show more
How Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal is stepping up amid his absence: Sunita Kejriwal has maintained a low profile since the inception of AAP more than a ...
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Quick Glance: AAP Protest: Delhi Police Detains Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Somnath Bharti
- Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Somnath Bharti were detained by the police as they gathered at Patel Chowk to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members chanted slogans and planned to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence for a 'gherao'.
- Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed, with heightened security measures in various parts of the capital to prevent protests.
- Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal, arrested on March 21, faces allegations of involvement in a conspiracy related to excise policy. The protests led to further arrests of AAP members, including a Punjab Minister.
#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay
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-Kejriwal Arrest: India Slams U.S. Meddling
-Donald Trump: Rich Or Broke?
-Unemployment In India: “It’s Hurting ... Show more
‘Biggest load of rubbish…', Aaron Finch lashes out at Virat Kohli’s critics on veteran India batter's T20I future
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of a "confrontation" with The Netherlands unless supply disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain are ... Show more
Thailand has moved closer to legalizing same-sex marriage as its lower house passes marriage equality bill. A look at countries where same-sex marriage is ... Show more
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Watch: Rohit Sharma receives special jersey from Sachin Tendulkar ahead of his 200th game for Mumbai Indians
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#FirstpostAmerica : Russian President Vladimir Putin's top officials are shifting blame for the Moscow massacre onto Ukraine and its western allies ... Show more
#FirstpostAmerica : A cholesterol-lowering pill in Japan has caused quite a commotion in the country. The death of two people and over 100 hospitalisations have been ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : In a significant development, Australia and Tuvalu have agreed to proceed with a security and climate migration pact. This agreement ... Show more
#FirstpostAmerica : The Kenyan government has begun handing over the remains of the people who were found dead in the Shakahola forest ... Show more
'Play your natural game': CSK's Sameer Rizvi reveals MS Dhoni's advice: Sameer Rizvi, 20, belted GT spinner Rashid Khan for a couple of sixes while accumulating ...
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#FirstSports : A resurgent Afghanistan triumphed over India at the AFC Asian World Cup qualifier. Afghanistan beat India 2-1 to keep their World Cup hopes alive ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released a report on the Indian workforce. It says, India's youth make up almost 83% of the unemployed ... Show more
#FirstpostAmerica : As tensions continue to simmer between allies US and Israel, defence chiefs of both countries met in Washington. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva unveiled a $1.1 billion plan to protect the Amazon rainforest ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : American scientists have created new compounds that can regulate the impact of exercise. These new compounds can be used to make "exercise ... Show more
#FirstSports : In an exclusive interview with Rupha Ramani, Ab de Villiers gets candid over his relationship with long-time friend and former RCB teammate Virat Kohli ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : The "Titanic" door prop that kept Rose's character alive has now been sold for $718,750. The door prop's big sale at an auction has reignited ... Show more
#VantageReels : This Day in History: In 1977, the world's deadliest aviation accident took place in Spain in which two Boeing 747 planes collided in the middle of a ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : Senegal went to polls on Sunday. The winner seems to be Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He was the candidate backed by popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : India has raised "strong objection" to remarks made by the US State Department on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest ... Show more
#VantageHighlights : Lebanon-based Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into Northern Israel after Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon. Since the Gaza war began in October ... Show more
#LastServe : Britain's youngest Olympian Sky Brown who won the Bronze medalist in Tokyo at the age of 13, showcased her skateboard skills in central London ... Show more
#FirstSports : China's battle with corruption continues to mar football. In a fresh turn of events, Chen Xuyuan, former Chinese football association president was ... Show more
#FirstSports : Chennai Super Kings continued their winning run with a massive 63-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Shivam Dube was adjudged player of the match for his ... Show more
#FPUnpacked : Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is all set to become the President of Senegal. The provisional results show that he has received over 53% of ... Show more
Nepal mayor's daughter, a follower of Osho meditation, missing in Goa: Gopal Hamal, mayor of Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city and Aarti’s father ...
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Tech Layoffs 2024: Dell fires 6000 employees, has laid of 13000 employees in a year
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#VantageOnFirstpost : India's financial hub, Mumbai, has emerged as ''Asia's billionaire epicenter'' for the first time. It has surpassed Beijing ... Show more
#FastAndFactual : Indian officials held a 40-minute meeting with a US diplomat after the US state department said that it was closely monitoring Arvind Kejriwal's case ... Show more
What percentage of Indians voted in Lok Sabha polls 2019? A look at voter turnout by state. | #FPCreative
Explained: The row over Raghav Chadha’s meet with pro-Khalistan British MP Preet Kaur Gill
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#VantageOnFirstpost : 23-year-old Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior broke down at a press conference in the run up to the Spain versus Brazil friendly taking place tonight ... Show more
Quick Glance: Vinicius Jr. Racism Controversy - Spain's Response
- Dani Carvajal states Spain is not a racist country despite incidents with Vinicius Jr.
- Vinicius broke down in tears when discussing racism ahead of Brazil vs. Spain match
- Real Madrid teammates Carvajal and Vinicius will face off at Santiago Bernabeu
- Carvajal condemns fans releasing anger at matches and advocates for barring racists from stadiums
Kate’s cancer diagnosis: Are more young people being diagnosed with cancer?: Kate, the Princess of Wales, at the age of 42 has announced that she has been ...
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
#FirstSports : Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani is under hot water after a betting scandal has put a spanner in the works of his illustrious career ... Show more
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
#FastAndFactual - News On The Go | Iran Hosts Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh, Vows Support for Palestinians in Gaza
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Nigerian court sentences Chinese man to death for killing his girlfriend: According to Kano Justice Commissioner Haruna Dederi, Frank Geng-Quangrong was found ...
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- In the UK, a convoy of tractors drove outside the Parliament to protest against post-Brexit trade ... Show more
Matheesha Pathirana returns for CSK against GT after missing IPL 2024 opener: Pathirana, whom newly-appointed CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad described as “our ...
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No Hardik Pandya gives Gujarat Titans bowlers more freedom, says S Sreesanth: Seam-bowling all-rounder Pandya, who had captained the Titans to back-to-back IPL ...
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Quick Glance: GT vs MI LIVE: Mumbai Indians start chase of 169 runs
- Mumbai Indians have commenced the chase of 169 runs with Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma facing Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
- Sai Sudharsan led Gujarat Titans with 45 runs off 39 balls, while Jasprit Bumrah impressed with figures of 3 for 14, limiting GT to 168/6.
- Rohit Sharma's partnership with Dewald Brevis was disrupted by Sai Kishore, resulting in Rohit's departure after scoring 43 off 29 balls.
- Mumbai Indians require 40 runs in 25 balls following Dewald Brevis' dismissal, prompting a resurgence for Gujarat Titans.
#VantageOnFirstpost With Palki S Upadhyay | Episode 293
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-ISIS Strikes Moscow, Putin Blames Ukraine
-Biden-Netanyahu Split: How Will It Hurt Israel?
-XI ... Show more
#VantageOnFirstpost : Top US executives arrived in China last week to attend a business summit in Beijing.
They were expected to leave after the weekend - but they now find ... Show more
#FPVideo : Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hid at the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil last month amidst mounting legal challenges ... Show more
Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Sought Refuge in Hungarian Embassy Amid Investigations
- Brazil’s federal police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro’s passport and arrested a pair of his former aides on accusations of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election on Feb. 8.
- Security-camera footage from the embassy shows Bolsonaro waiting to be let into the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil four days later. He appeared to stay at the embassy for the next two days, accompanied by security guards, the Hungarian ambassador, and staff members.
- Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy suggests an attempt to evade the Brazilian justice system by leveraging his friendship with far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he faces criminal investigations at home.
- The New York Times analyzed footage from four cameras in the Hungarian Embassy, confirming Bolsonaro's arrival on Feb. 12 and departure on Feb. 14, where he mostly remained out of sight during his stay.
#VantageOnFirstpost : India's foreign minister S Jaishankar reiterated his support for Philippine sovereignty and called on "all parties" to follow United Nations ... Show more
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