Army Chief & Defence Secretary dismiss claims on Military Rule

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a teenage boy was fighting for his life Sunday night after he was shot multiple times in South Philadelphia. The shooting occurred shortly before 7 p.m.

Kristopher Minners, was identified as one of the victims by a local teachers union. Alexis Quinn and Gregory Jackson, seen here in photos posted on social media, were later identified by police.

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week.

Caroline Dawn Pennington (Credit: Richland County Sheriff's Office) COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina authorities said they have arrested the CEO of a local animal rescue non-profit after they found multiple dogs and cats dead inside her home. Richland County deputies said Caroline Dawn Pennington, 47, was arrested after she turned herself in this month. She's charged with thirty counts of ill-treatment of animals. Investigators said on May 22, they responded to a welfare check at her home in Columbia after a caller stated there was a "smell of death" emitting from her residence. RELATED: Suspected rabid coyote killed in Virginia after biting 4 peopleOnce deputies arrived, they found 28 dogs and two cats decomposing and located in cages and crates.

Flag Of Nigeria. (Photo By Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG Via Getty Images) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.The attackers targeted the St.

Hollywood star announced that he was stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia - a condition that affects his cognitive abilities. According to the Mayo Clinic, aphasia is "a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate" and can be caused by a stroke, head injury, brain tumour or a disease. In the statement that was posted to social media announcement back in March 2022, Willis' family did not reveal how specifically how the condition is affecting Willis, but it is thought that he is having trouble reading, listening, speaking, typing and writing, making acting near impossible.

Mya Campbell, 2 YORK COUNTY, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a missing 2-year-old girl they say was reportedly abducted in York County.Mya Campbell, 2, was last seen Sunday around 3:32 p.m. on Concord Road in Springettsbury Township.She is 2 feet 4 inches tall and 25 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 05: General view of Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary celebrations at Disneyland Paris on March 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) Disney said it has apologized to a couple whose now-viral marriage proposal was interrupted by an overzealous employee.The viral video first posted on Reddit last week showed a man getting on one knee to propose to his girlfriend on a platform in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Paris.Mid-proposal, an employee rushes up and snatches the ring box out of the man’s hands and ushers the couple off the platform, the video shows."She said yes," the man says as he walks off the platform."Yes, that's great, but over here will be even better," the employee responds.Onlookers immediately began to boo the employee.The Redditor who posted the video said his friend had previously asked another employee if proposing on the platform was OK, and that she said yes.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We regret how this was handled," a Disney spokesperson told Newsweek.

In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her during the final day of festivities marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

PHILADELPHIA - A 22-year-old man has been identified as one of three people killed during a mass shooting on South Street this weekend.Kristopher Minners succumbed to his injuries after he was struck by gunfire while on the famous street Saturday night, according to the Philadelphia-Pennsylvania American Federation of Teachers.The deadly shooting erupted when police say multiple gunmen opened fire on crowds, hitting a total of 14 people. Three people were killed in the shooting, while at least 11 others were injured.Minners was reportedly a second-grade resident advisor at Girard College in Philadelphia and member of the Girard College Federation of Teachers. Mourning the loss of a fellow member, the federation said their "hearts are heavy today.""Our thoughts are with Mr.

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH - JUNE 5: Firefighters still try to contain the fire caused by an explosion at a private Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Sitakunda upazila in Chittagong, Bangladesh on June 5, 2022. At least 40 people have been killed and over DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A massive fire at a container depot near a port city in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least 49 people, including nine firefighters, and injured more than 100 others, officials and local media reported Sunday, as efforts to extinguish the blaze continued into a second night.The inferno at the BM Inland Container Depot, a Dutch-Bangladesh joint venture, broke out around midnight Saturday following explosions in a container full of chemicals.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: A boxed AirTag on display at the Apple Store George Street on April 30, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Apple's latest accessory, the AirTag is a small device that helps people keep track of belongings, using Apple's Find My An Indiana woman was charged with murder after she allegedly followed a man she said was her boyfriend to a bar using an Apple AirTag, accused him of cheating on her and proceeded to intentionally run him over with her car, court documents show.

The officer went online posing as a teenage girl - Kelsey - aged 14, from Warrington. Within 20 minutes he had 50 replies from men. Many made no attempt to camouflage their intent. Tag names when they replied to 'Kelsey' included 'Northern Perv' and 'English well-hung'.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Namal Rajapaksa says that the only way forward for the country is to have progressive dialogue, come to an understanding and move forward.In an interview, the SLPP MP said that it is necessary to bring everyone together and work on Sri Lanka’s future development agenda. Pointing out that the people were demanding for top officials to resign due to the economic crisis, the former Minister said that this economic crisis cannot be solved with resignations.He also mentioned that the economic structure of the country needs to transform, while he would support steps taken for the progress of the nation.Therefore, the former Minister emphasized that the only way forward for Sri Lanka is to move into a manufacturing-based economy, and advised the people to promote Sri Lanka as much as possible to benefit the tourism sector, and to bring in foreign remittance into the country.Although many speak of popular slogans, the former Minister said that no slogan helps the country economically.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) contingent which is expected to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2022, hosted by the US Pacific Fleet, left for Australia from the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (04th June 2022) by a special flight arranged by Royal Australian Air Force.The Sri Lanka Navy contingent comprises 50 naval personnel including both officers and sailors.In Australia, the SLN contingent will partner with crew of HMAS Canberra of Royal Australian Navy for a two weeks acclimatization programme and the SLN contingent will subsequently be leave for Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, United States onboard HMAS Canberra for RIMPAC 2022.Held from June to July, the 2022 edition of the exercise will feature surface ships, submarines, aircraft and over 25000 armed force personnel including ground troops from a number of countries.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne pinned flag patches on the uniforms of RIMPAC-bound SLN contingent on 02nd June 2022 at the Navy Headquarters.SLN contingent of 50 comprising 48 Marines and 02 Special Boat Squadron personnel are expected to take part in RIMPAC 2022, under the auspices of the governments of Australia and the United States.The Rim of the Pacific Exercise, conducted for the 28th time, is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise.Taking part in this nature of exercises would enable the Sri Lanka Navy to exchange best practices and foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s interconnected oceans, with like-minded partners across from the globe.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A spate of cold-blooded killings have gripped already struggling communities across Sri Lanka, as people grapple with an economic meltdown, acute fuel shortages, a food crisis, and now a terrifying crime wave.The fifth person in as many days to be shot dead by assailants on motorbikes was reported on Sunday (5) night from Moraketiara in Tangalle, South Sri LankaSri Lanka Police said two other people were injured in the shooting.According to reports, the victim was a close associate of the man gunned down in Ahangama on Saturday (4).The victim from Tangalle was recently released from Remand Custody over a drug trafficking case in the South of Sri Lanka.The victim shot dead in Ahangama yesterday, was a 27-year-old man and according to the Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa, had reportedly been released on bail recently after being in remand custody.Reports suggest that both the Tangalle and Ahangama shooting victims were close associates, and both their murders are possibly linked.Five Shootings in a Week:1. The first shooting was reported on Monday (30th May) from Bastian Mawatha in Colombo, approximately 200 meters away from the Colombo Range DIG Office.A 30-year-old was gunned down and another man was injured in the shooting.

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn that emerging viruses are inevitable in the years to come and better surveillance is needed to stay ahead of potential new pathogens.

PHILADELPHIA - A father and his son were left injured after police say a driver hit their car then fled Saturday night.The 5-year-old boy was riding upfront with his 50-year-old father when a car reportedly crashed into them on 29th Street And Sedgley Avenue around 6:47 p.m.Both the father and son were transported to Temple University Hospital, where the father is listed in critical condition. The boy is said to be in stable condition after being transferred to St.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - A shooting near a Tennessee nightclub early Sunday led to three deaths and 14 people suffering gunshot wounds and other injuries, police said.Fourteen people were hit by gunfire and three were hit by vehicles while trying to flee the scene, Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy said during a press conference. Two people died from gunshot wounds and one person died after being hit by a vehicle, Murphy said.

Only ICMR-accredited labs can collect COVID-19 samples from now on, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) said. It also directed all labs to ensure that their own sample collectors must follow all bio-safety and bio-security precautions while collecting samples.  "The personnel being employed by labs should be adequately qualified as per the qualifications fixed by ICMR/NABL or any authorised agency of Governor of India," read the order.

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A man is dead, and a 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after a crash in New Castle Saturday night.Delaware State Police say the 31-year-old man was driving a dirt bike with a 5-year-old boy around 9:11 p.m. The boy was reportedly riding on the front of dirt bike between the driver and the handlebars.The bike struck a Volkswagen Golf as it crossed New Castle Avenue, according to police.

Tens of thousands of Britons took the party out to the streets Saturday night for the much-anticipated Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

PHILADELPHIA - Mike Trout flailed at strike three in the dirt his final at bat and a most miserable game was complete. The three-time AL MVP whiffed three times and went 0 for 4 in the Angels' latest loss to extend his hitless streak to a career-worst 0 for 23.Good thing his hometown South Jersey fan club stands by the Los Angeles slugger through even brutal slumps."I'm just trying to get into a good position to hit," Trout said.

PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Jim Kenney says the ‘beyond devastating’ shooting on South Street that claimed the lives of three people Saturday night is "yet another horrendous, brazen and despicable act of gun violence."A total of 14 people were reportedly struck after shots rang out near the 200 block of South Street just before midnight. Three people, two men and a woman, were later pronounced dead at the hospital. The mayor said this most recent shooting has left him "not just heartbroken, but angry" in a statement released after the shooting:"The events that transpired last evening on South Street are beyond devastating.

Family home engulfed in flames in Wilmington. (Wilmington Fire Department)WILMINGTON, Del. - Fire crews responded after a fire broke out at a home in Wilmington Sunday morning.The fire alarm was upgraded when crews arrived to find the home on Madison Street completely engulfed in flames around 5 a.m.Family members who escaped the fire reportedly told crews that other family members were still missing.While searching for the missing people, crews were able to extinguish the fire.

COVID-19 in Ontario, according to data released by the province.The number of reported cases also dropped below 1,000 on Sunday.New daily data shows there are 419 people in hospital with COVID-19 in Ontario and 111 in an intensive care unit (ICU).The figures represent a 50 per cent drop in hospitalizations compared to a week ago, while intensive care admissions also dropped compared to the previous week.Overnight hospitalizations figures fell too, although the number of people in intensive care grew marginally from 107 to 111. Ontario COVID numbers: 671 people in hospital, 107 in intensive care The province reported 671 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Saturday and 107 in an Ontario intensive care unit with or due to the virus.

LONDON - Royal fans were hoping for an appearance by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace after a colorful street pageant sashays through London on Sunday, the final day of a long holiday weekend celebrating the monarch's 70 years on the throne.Thousands of performers will parade along a three-kilometer (nearly two-mile) route from Horse Guards Parade down the Mall to Buckingham Palace, telling the story of the queen's life with dance, vintage cars, vibrant costumes, carnival music and giant puppets.Festivities will begin with the ringing of bells at Westminster Abbey, and a military band will lead the gilded gold state coach, a horse-drawn carriage that transported the queen to her coronation 69 years ago.The 96-year-old monarch won't take part in the pageant, but archival video of her will be broadcast at the coach's windows.BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 04: Shankill road residents hold a parade and street party in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on June 4, 2022 in Belfast, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The keenest royal fans braved the wet, chilly weather and camped out on the Mall overnight to secure the best view of the pageant.

Omicron BA4 variant while eight people have been diagnosed with BA5 variant. All of them are isolated. We are closely monitoring these 12 people.

COLOMBO (News 1st); What caused the country to come to its current state within two years was the bad management of the economy, says Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in an interview with NDTV.Prime Minister Wickremesinghe also said while thanking India for their assistance that, unfortunately, Sri Lanka has come to its worst situation in history, which had not taken place in the last 300 years.He further stated that the reason for the country’s economic downfall is not COVID-19, as many countries indeed did pick up after COVID-19. Therefore, he stated that it is simply a result of bad management of the economy. The Prime Minister, pointing out that there is no choice but to take steps to curb the current economic crisis, said that he has been analyzing the country’s economic situation ever since he ceased to become the Prime Minister, in 2019. He commented that discussions with the IMF are progressing well, and urged the people of Sri Lanka to remain united.

Mumbai also recorded one Covid related death and 374 recoveries in the past twenty four hours. See Mumbai's Covid-19 case numbers here#COVID19 | 961 new cases, 374 recoveries, and 1 death reported in Mumbai today.Active cases at 4,880 pic.twitter.com/jQ6RIxXVkO It has been evident that the total number of cases in Mumbai within the first five days of June is more than double the total number of cases in March (1,519), almost 60% of the April cases (1,795) and over 50% of the May burden (5838) Mumbai's Covid-19 numbers have been a cause of concern for the state authorities as it accounts for almost 60% of the state's total cases.  On Saturday, 889 people – highest across Maharashtra – had tested positive for Covid-19 across Mumbai.

Dr. Laura Hawryluck was seized with a sense of overwhelming panic so great she couldn’t focus, couldn’t sleep.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Authorities in Canada said a 63-year-old woman is now safe hours after she was abducted in Winnipeg. In a press release, police said the victim, Sandra McLaughlin, was sitting inside a blue 2012 Jeep Patriot, when another individual approached the vehicle, entered the passenger's side door, got behind the wheel and drove off. Surveillance footage captured the moment of abduction as well as a bystander trying to stop the car as the suspect drove out of the parking lot. RELATED: Train derailment in Germany kills at least 5Winnipeg Police then issued a silver alert, which is activated when a vulnerable adult is reported missing. Descriptions of the victim, the suspect and security footage were also released shortly afterward. On Saturday, Constable Jay Murray urged the suspect to drop McLaughlin off safely, suggesting a fire station or police station. "Our primary goal is her safe return.

COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state's environment and tourism minister, Aaditya Thackeray, warned on June 5 that masks may be required to prevent the spread of the extremely contagious coronavirus. In a 24-hour period on June 4, 889 persons in Mumbai tested positive for COVID-19. On February 4, the city registered 846 instances, after which the number of cases decreased. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an alert to Mumbai residents following a significant increase in daily new cases of coronavirus.

Maharashtra – tested positive for Covid-19 across Mumbai in 24 hours. Navi Mumbai municipal corporation reported 104 new cases while Thane and Pune city added 91 and 68 cases, respectively. The city had recorded 846 cases on 4 February, after which the cases declined.

PHILADELPHIA - Three people have died and at least 11 other people were wounded in a shooting late Saturday night in Philadelphia, authorities said.The Philadelphia Police Department responded to reports of a person with a gun in a large crowd just before midnight near the 200 block of South Street.Police say a total of 14 people were struck by gunfire in the incident and transported to local hospitals. Three people, two men and a woman, were later pronounced dead at the hospital. The conditions of the others who were wounded by gunfire remains unknown.Police Inspector D.F.

Beijing will gradually lift Covid-19 restrictions this week, city officials said this morning.

North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, a day after South Korea and the United States wrapped up their first combined military exercises involving an American aircraft carrier in more than four years.

General Studies GS-I was conducted in the morning shift examination and the General Studies GS-II or CSAT paper will be conducted in the afternoon shift.  Candidates needs to appear for both the examinations in order to qualify the prelims.  According to candidates who wrote the morning shift examinations, there were questions on the recent greatest pandemic- coronavirus. Candidates also confirmed that there were some questions based on the Indian Heritage and culture along with the Aarogya Setu app.  Questions based on the covid-19 vaccines available in India - Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik were asked.  Apart from that candidates have said that the questions were tougher than the last few years. Technology based questions were also asked.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the Sri Lankan authorities should take immediate action to resolve the issue regarding the Russian ‘Aeroflot’ aircraft detained in Sri Lanka.The Minister said that immediate action should be taken before any major damage is done between the two countries and the economy, during an event held in Kesbewa – Gorakapitiya area.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva has apologized to all passengers who were inconvenienced due to Russian ‘Aeroflot’ issue.The Minister expressed his apology to the crew and passengers of the aircraft who were left stranded.Minister de Silva also acknowledged that the issue would make an impact to the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, in addition to the foreign exchange crisis.Due to the harm caused by the issue, the Government has decided to provide legal framework in which all parties are granted fair judgement, despite the outcome of the case, the Minister said.Therefore, he mentioned that the Attorney General will make submissions to court over the Aeroflot issue on Monday (7).However, he emphasized that the issue is a dispute between two companies, and the State is NOT involved, in addition to pointing out that the State cannot impede any judicial proceedings.Meanwhile, the Government of Sri Lanka says it is working at the diplomatic level to resolve the issue.However, the Russian Airline decided to suspend its commercial flights to Colombo from Saturday (4), after only eight months of operation.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Litro gas said that there will be “NO” domestic LP Gas Cylinder (12.5 kg, 5kg & 2.3kg) distribution on Saturday (4).Litro further said that they will be receiving shipment soon in a few days.

READ MORE: How farts can ‘backfire’ and come out of your MOUTH1. Celiac diseasePeople with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye that the human body cannot digest.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the issue with regard to the Russian ‘Aeroflot’ aircraft was discussed with the Russian Embassy and representatives of the Russian Airline.The Minister, pointing out that this problem arose due to a dispute between the Russian Airline and another company, mentioned that he also informed the Embassy that the Government cannot interfere in the judicial process.Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva emphasized that the Russian Embassy is aware of this fact as well.Moerover, the Minister said that the Russian Airline has informed him that the company intends to resolve the matter at the courts tomorrow (6), and to release the aircraft.The Minister expressed his sympathy with regard to the crew and passengers of the aircraft, due to the inconvenience caused for them.Meanwhile, the Government of Sri Lanka says it is working at the diplomatic level to resolve the issue. However, the Russian Airline decided to suspend its commercial flights to Colombo yesterday (4), after only eight months of operation.

new coronavirus infections taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,76,817, while the daily positivity rate was recorded above one per cent after 34 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases rose to 24,052 and the death toll climbed to 5,24,692 with 15 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.73 per cent, the ministry said.

Kerala reported 1,544 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, followed by Maharashtra (1,357 cases) Delhi (405 cases), Karnataka (222 cases), and Tamil Nadu (105 cases), respectively. Other states reported less than a hundred cases in a span of 24 hours.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s name appeared on a hit list kept by a man who allegedly fatally shot a retired Wisconsin judge on Friday, the governor’s office said on Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Saturday night at Rogers Place.

Chinese fighter planes intercepted an Australian aircraft in the South China Sea Region during a routine surveillance activity by Australia in international airspace, the department of security said in a news release Saturday.