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How High Waves Damage Boats, Buildings in Yogyakarta Beaches

High waves damaged buildings and fishing boats on Tuesday morning. Local residents and tourists were warned that higher waves were possible this week.

  • Waves reached 2.5 to 4.0 meters in southern Gunungkidul Regency.
  • Seawater inundated Jungwok Beach, Baron Beach, and Gesing Harbor.
  • Vendors and fishing boats suffered damage; evacuation advised.

Indian expat student in UAE dies back home after battle with cancer

Sharjah: An Indian expat student, who grew up and studied in Sharjah, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer, leaving her family and school in grief. Glowin Chell, a Grade 12 CBSE student, died during her treatment back home in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, her grieving father told Gulf News over the phone on Wednesday.

The Democratic establishment strikes back

In today's issue: ▪ A major upset in Wisconsin ▪ US attacks ship breaking Hormuz blockade ▪ Former Marine released from Russia ▪ Air Force One security concerns The left’s successful run in Democratic primaries hit a major roadblock in Wisconsin on Tuesday night as democratic socialist Francesca Hong, whom polls showed leading by double…

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