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Bottlenose dolphins spotted in Gwadar West Bay
ISLAMABAD: A large pod of bottlenose dolphins was sighted in Gwadar’s West Bay, a rare visual treat captured by observers and described by World Wildlife Fund-Pakistan (WWF) as an “encouraging sign of ocean health”.
According to WWF-Pakistan, bottlenose dolphins are commonly found in the country’s coastal waters, with schools frequently seen near the Indus Delta, Chiran Island, Ormara, Astola Island and the broader Gwadar region.
Pakistan’s waters are home to 27 species of dolphins and whales, reflecting a rich level of marine biodiversity.
WWF-Pakistan said that repeated sightings of dolphin schools point to the strong productivity of the northern Arabian Sea.
However, the organisation stressed the need to protect Pakistan’s fragile marine ecosystem through awareness and effective management measures aimed at safeguarding dolphins and other marine life.
The conservation body reiterated that rising visibility of marine fauna should prompt renewed efforts to preserve habitats and ensure sustainable use of coastal resources.
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Jon M. Chu talks journey to "Wicked: For Good," casting Colman Domingo as Cowardly Lion
“Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about the highly-anticipated movie, his journey to working on the films and casting. The movie takes place right before and during the events of the 1939 movie, “The Wizard of Oz.”
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The Brazilian presidency of the COP30 climate summit has revealed the first draft of a crucial decision text.
Dubbed the “Mutirão” decision, the draft outlines a starkly different options on the key issues that have dominated talks in the humid Amazon city: transitioning away from fossil fuels, providing climate finance, and managing trade disputes.
On the critical issue of fossil fuels, the text reveals a deep rift.
One option encourages countries to develop “just, orderly and equitable transition roadmaps,” but stops short of endorsing a global phase-out plan backed by over 80 nations.
A weaker alternative merely invites countries to share “success stories” on moving toward low-carbon solutions. Tina Stege, climate envoy for the Marshall Islands, called the current language “weak” and insisted it “must be strengthened.”
The financial negotiations are equally divisive.
The draft includes a proposal to triple adaptation finance for developing nations to $120 billion a year by 2030, a key demand from vulnerable countries.
However, developed nations are pushing back, with alternative options that only acknowledge the need to “dramatically scale up” funding without binding targets.
In a historic first for a UN climate text, trade also features prominently, reflecting pushback from China and India against carbon border taxes.
Proposals range from establishing new dialogues to an annual UN summit on trade and climate.
As ministers arrive for the final high-level negotiations, the choices are clear. “Countries can get behind the stronger elements… or move in a weaker direction and water down what they come away with from Belém,” said David Waskow of the World Resources Institute.
The success of the entire “Belém political package” now hinges on bridging these deep divides before the conference concludes.
As Dominic McLaughlin steps into the world of Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe, who was also his age when he started, wrote a heartwarming letter to him.
In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America, he shares, “I wrote to Dominic. I sent him a letter, and he sent me a very sweet note back.”
The star continues, “I just wanted to write to him to say, ‘I hope you have the best time, and an even better time than I did. I had a great time, but I hope you have an even better time.'”
Daniel also gushes about the new cast, particularly how young they look, saying, “I just see these pictures of him and the other kids, and I just want to hug them. They just seem so young.”
“I just look at them and say, ‘Oh, it’s crazy I was doing that at that age.’ But it’s also incredibly sweet, and I hope they’re having a great time.”
Last May, HBO announced the casting for the new Harry Potter series, with Dominic as Harry and Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Ron and Hermione, respectively.
In addition to the trio, John Lithgow is starring as Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Hagrid.
The shooting on the show is ongoing, and it’s said to drop in 2027.
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