Heavy rains in Pakistan brought life to a standstill. 5 people, including children, lost their lives as a result of a truck being dragged by flood waters in Sibi city of Balochistan province. Making a statement regarding the accident in which the driver survived and 3 people were injured, the authorities stated that many passengers in the vehicle were drowned in the water and that the loss of life could increase. According local official, communication with many points in Sibi was cut off due to the flooding of the roads. Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has instructed the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) and regional disaster management authorities to be vigilant for the possibility of flash floods, landslides and strong winds.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK with First Lady Brigitte Macron for a three-day official visit at the invitation of King Charles III.
Welcomed by Prince William and Princess Kate at RAF Northolt, the Macrons traveled to Windsor, where they were received with full honors. A horse-drawn parade and a military band performance of the French national anthem marked the reception.
Macron later met King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, where a luncheon and a private viewing of French-related royal artifacts were scheduled. This marks Macron’s first official UK visit since taking office in 2017.
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