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Day: October 5, 2021

Spanish judge sides with Shakira on her tax claim

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Shakira

According to a court document unsealed on Thursday, a Spanish judge has found “sufficient evidence” for Colombian artist Shakira to face tax fraud charges. Prosecutors allege that the singer neglected to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($17.2 million) in tax on revenue received between 2012 and 2014. Judge Marco Jesus Juberias has completed a … Read more

Facebook whistleblower to push for regulating social media giant

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Facebook prohibit the publication of report that cast it in a negative light

WASHINGTON. A Facebook whistleblower goes before United States lawmakers on Tuesday to urge regulation of the social media giant, after an outage impacted potentially billions of users and highlighted global dependence on its services. The former Facebook employee Frances Haugen was set to testify on Capitol Hill after she leaked reams of internal research to authorities and … Read more

Binance trading volumes rise despite regulatory crackdown

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UAE-based business advisers now accepting crypto payments---Photo: File

RIYADH: Trading volumes at cryptocurrency exchange Binance soared between July and September, suggesting a recent crackdown by regulators across the globe has had little impact on the platform’s business, Arab News reported. Worried about consumer protection and the standard of anti-money laundering checks at crypto exchanges, regulators from Britain and Germany to Hong Kong and … Read more

No bones about it, Albaik is the toast of Expo 2020

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DUBAI: Crowds thronged outside Afghanistan’s pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, which was a mystery, because the pavilion remained shuttered, despite the opening of the world fair to visitors the previous day, Arab News reported. The mystery was resolved by the presence of a sign with a distinctive white and yellow logo pointing visitors in … Read more

George Clooney takes humorous dig at Brad Pitt

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George Clooney discussed his hilarious friendship with Brad Pitt. Pitt revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that he was the ‘cheapest actor’ available for his future picture. “Brad was probably the cheapest of the performers available,” Clooney remarked during the promotion of his latest film starring Ben Affleck. The actor and director went on, saying, … Read more

North Korea pursuing arms despite Covid blockade: UN

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SEOUL. North Korea has continued to pursue its weapons development programmes despite facing a worsening economic situation due to its self-imposed coronavirus blockade, a new United Nations (UN) report has said. Pyongyang was under multiple sets of international sanctions over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, which had seen rapid progress under current leader Kim Jong-un. The … Read more

Uber reports more Saudi women drivers

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RIYADH: Uber has revealed a 50 per cent year-on-year increase in women drivers in Saudi Arabia working for the ride-hailing company, Arab News reported. The global firm has introduced country-specific policies to the kingdom to encourage Saudi women drivers and passengers to use the platform. The company’s “Women Preferred View” means women drivers in the … Read more

Distraught Shehnaaz Gill returns to work month after Sidharth Shukla’s demise

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Shehnaaz Sidharth

Power couple Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla, who became popular among their fans for their cute bond in Bigg Boss 13, are quite loved by the netizens as they bear a huge fan following because of their chemistry.

The sudden demise of actor Sidharth Shukla left a huge void in the heart of his fans and the industry. Shehnaaz Gill, who now seems devastated after his passing away, will be returning to work from October 07 to begin the post-production work on her film Honsla Rakh.

In an interview, the producer of Shehnaaz’s upcoming film, Diljit Thind, revealed that the actor’s team has constantly been in touch with him.

He told, “I was constantly in touch with Shehnaaz’s team and they regularly updated us about her. She is a thorough professional and I am glad that she has agreed to shoot the promotional song with us. We will be shooting either in the UK or India depending on her visa.” He also commented on her current state of mind and added he only wishes the best for her. The actor will be shooting with the unit on October 7.

Shehnaaz Gill’s much-anticipated movie also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Sonam Bajwa.

It is pertinent to mention here that Shukla and Gill‘s bond never failed to make headlines. Ever since their Bigg Boss journey, the couple won everyone’s heart. The duo also worked together in several music videos like Bhula Dunga and Shona Shona.

The versatile actor, Sidharth Shukla, 40, was pronounced no more on September 02 when he was brought to Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Dubai car trading platform gets $5 million in latest funding

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Dubai Tourism

DUBAI: The Dubai-based startup Seez has secured $5 million in its latest funding round, Arab Newsreported. Founded in 2016, the automotive startup offers a platform for car listings, as well as artificial intelligence and data tools for the car buyers. Using its platform, people can buy cars from official dealers and individual resellers. “Seez is … Read more

Sophia Bush is interested in repeating her role in the upcoming “One Tree Hill”

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Sophia

Sophia Bush, a Hollywood actress, has spoken out about rumors about the One Tree Hill revival. During an interview with HollywoodLife, the 39-year-old actress claimed she would be open to the program being rebooted with her character Brooke Davis repeating her role. “I think at the end of the day, we like to be together … Read more

Zero net emissions by 2050: a huge challenge for airline industry

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Zero net emissions by 2050: a huge challenge for airline industry

How can passengers take 10 billion flights a year without contributing to global warming? The question of “greening” the international aviation sector by 2050 constitutes a colossal task whose stakes — and sheer numbers — can make the head spin, according to the airlines themselves. At its general assembly in Boston Monday, the International Air … Read more

Twitter wishes PM Imran Khan as he celebrates 69th birthday

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Prime Minister Imran Khan birthday

The iconic cricketer-turned-politician Prime Minister (PM) Imran is receiving a plethora of lovely wishes as he is celebrating his 69th birthday today (October 05).

As expected, the birthday of PM Imran Khan was noticed far and wide on Twitter, with both his political supporters as well as his fans from his cricketing days wishing him well.

#Mr PM quickly became the number one Twitter trend in the country.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was among the first cricketing bodies to wish him.

“3807 runs and 362 wickets in Tests, 3709 runs and 182 wickets in ODIs, Third leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests,  A match-winning all-rounder, @cricketworldcup winning captain, And our Prime Minister,” the tweet by PCB read.  

Moreover, a number of Twitterati flooded the social media platform with messages of good health, happiness and long life to the incumbent premier.

Imran Khan is the 22nd Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the head of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and a former World Cup-winning captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

Born on October 5, 1952, in Lahore, Imran Khan went on to achieve his education from prestigious educational institutions such as the Aitchison College, the Royal Grammar School and the Oxford University.

The greatest triumph of his life, barring his ascent to the most powerful office in Pakistan a year ago, came in 1992 when he won the One-Day International Cricket World Cup for Pakistan in Australia.

He launched his own political party, the PTI in the 1990s, and failed to make a dent in Pakistan’s politics until a definitive rally held in Lahore in 2011 turned him into a formidable political entity.

In 2013, his party came second in the general elections, and in 2018, won the most seats in the Parliament, leading in the premiership of Imran Khan.

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Science seeks ancient plants to save favourite foods

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Science seeks ancient plants to save favourite foods

From a bowl of rice to a cup of coffee, experts say the foods we take for granted could become much scarcer unless we can make them resistant to climate change. For more than 10,000 years humans have been using selective breeding to adapt fruits and vegetables to specific growing conditions that today are changing … Read more

Indian actor Aly Goni pours in sincere prayers for late comedian Umer Sharif

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Aly Goni Umer Sharif

Indian actor Aly Goni expresses his deep sorrow over the passing of Pakistan’s legendary comedian Umer Sharif after a prolonged illness on Saturday.

Taking to Twitter, the Ye Hain Mohabbatein star showered the undisputed King of Comedy with tribute and sincere prayers. “RIP #UmerShareef sir. Allah jannat ul firdous ata farmaye #legend,” wrote Aly Goni. 

Also, Indian celebrities like Anupam Kher, Jaaved Jaaferi, along with Pakistani actors Hareem Farooq and Mehwish Hayat, as well as American comedian Jeremy Mclellan have also taken to social media to join those mourning while paying tribute to the legendary icon.

Legendary comedian Umer Sharif, 66, passed away in Germany on Saturday after battling serious health problems.

Sharif’s demise was confirmed by Pakistan’s ambassador to Germany, Dr Mohammad Faisal.

“With deep sorrow, it is announced that Mr Umer Sharif has passed away in Germany,” he tweeted. “Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our CG is present at the hospital to assist the family in every way.”

Before his demise, the iconic human being had boarded an air ambulance for treatment at a hospital in the US on Sept 28. However, his condition deteriorated on the way and was admitted to a hospital during a stopover in Germany.

The veteran actor’s medical condition became a subject of national concern after he made a video appeal to Prime Minister Imran Khan to help him secure a visa to travel abroad for medical treatment.

The federal government had assured him that it would help and the Sindh government also stepped in, sanctioning Rs40 million for his treatment.

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Pakistan confirms 1,308 new Covid-19 cases, 54 deaths

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Pakistan reports over 3,909 new coronavirus cases

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Tuesday confirmed 1,308 Covid-19 cases, and 54 deaths during the last 24 hours in Pakistan. The NCOC, the department leading campaign against the pandemic in the country, said that the number of Pakistan’s overall confirmed cases had risen to 1,252,656, including 1,178,883 recoveries. The number of … Read more

Over 100 musicians flee Afghanistan, fearing Taliban crackdown

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SYDNEY: More than 100 music students and teachers have fled Afghanistan in a nail-biting flight from Kabul following the Taliban’s takeover of the country, their institute’s founder and the principal told AFP. Fearing a crackdown on music by the country’s new leaders, a total 101 members of Afghanistan’s top musical institute landed in Doha on … Read more

Pakistan’s participation in Expo 2020 to renew closer connection with UAE

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Opening ceremony of Dubai Expo 2020 broadcast throughout the world

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai would renew closer connection and effective interaction with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through high-level visits, display of Pakistani products and closer collaboration between the business communities of the two countries, a top Pakistani official said. “Our participation would renew closer connection and effective interaction between our … Read more

Arrangements for Punjab govt’s participation in Dubai Expo finalised

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Expo 2020 Dubai Unveils the Ticket Prices, Event Kick starts From July 18

LAHORE: The fifth meeting of the Steering Committee on Dubai Expo, held at the Civil Secretariat, finalised the arrangements for the participation of the Punjab government in the Dubai Expo. Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal chaired the meeting. The committee also approved administrative and financial measures for the participation in the … Read more

Ramiz Raja lashes out at Basit Ali for calling him Rambo

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Ramiz Raja lashes out at Basit Ali for calling him Rambo

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had lashed out at former cricketer and Sindh Cricket Association Head Coach Basit Ali for calling him Rambo during a meeting. As per the report, Ramiz was holding a meeting with head coaches of all six provincial teams a few days ago. Some of the coaches who attended … Read more

Oil sales jump 24 per cent in first quarter of FY22

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KARACHI: The overall sales of the oil marketing companies (OMCs) surged 24 per cent to 5.9 million tonnes in the first quarter of FY22, owing to higher agricultural and trading activities along with the generating demand for an alternative fuel, i.e., furnace oil from the power sector. Additionally, the fuel demand driven activities continued boosting … Read more

Jennifer Lawrence embraces maternity athleisure in latest clicks

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Jennifer Lawrence baby bump

The soon-to-be mommy in town Jennifer Lawrence displayed her unmissable pregnancy glow as she stepped out in New York City on Sunday.

She showcased her style game in a sporty maternity look, cradling her baby bump as she is expecting a baby with her husband, art gallery director Cooke Maroney.

The 31-year-old opted for a top messy bun and wired earphones in her ears as she waved to the camera.

jennifer lawrence baby bump

Jennifer Lawrence baby bump

She donned a black cropped tank top and matching leggings and flat sandals with a matching handbag.

Jennifer Lawrence and hubby Cookey Maroney, who began dating each other in 2018, are expecting their first child together. The couple tied the knot two years before in Rhode Island.

After announcing her pregnancy, Lawrence revealed that she is “looking forward” to becoming a mother.

“Jen wanted a family for a long time and found an ideal mate whom she loves, respects and enjoys being around,” said the source.

“She loves married life, and they have a solid foundation for a baby. She is very happy and looking forward to being a mom.”

Asked whether she will halt her work after the birth of her child, the source said that she will continue to keep acting.

“She loves her work and that will continue,” the source added.

“Like other actors, she will balance her career and her life as a wife and mom. She will do it well. Jen is grounded and ready to be a parent because she loves family life.

The source further added that she is proudly “ambitious and craves her work.”

“She knows a fulfilled mom is better than one who gives up what she loves then regrets it,” the source says. “I doubt that would ever happen with her.”

The couple had also confirmed their engagement in February 2019.

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Joe Jonas drops cute photo of wifey Sophie Turner on dinner date in New York

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Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the perfect couple, and we admire how they make time for each other despite their hectic schedules. Joe Jonas was recently spotted enjoying date night with his wife while on a break from the Remember This tour. Joe tweeted a sweet picture of Sophie enjoying a glass of wine, … Read more

Kylie Jenner faces criticism over her ‘paper thin’, ‘poor quality’ swim line

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Kylie Jenner swimwear reviews

Famed business mogul, Kylie Jenner, who owns a successful make-up line, skincare line, and clothing collection, is facing backlash for providing poor quality of her swimwear.

The new swimwear of Kylie Jenner came under fire for having messy seams, sloppy tailoring, and see-through fabric as reviews flooded in.

Following weeks of hype around the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star’s latest business venture, fans were finally able to get their hands on designs such as the classic triangle bikini for $40(£29) and cut-out one-piece for $80(£50).

YouTuber Laura Lee said in her review: ‘The whole swimsuit is see-through. I don’t understand. Once I move, everything’s gonna be out.

“I would never wear this in public. They are the most unpractical swimsuits you could buy.”

Another TikTok user said she loved the adjustable bottoms on the swimsuit but called out Kylie Swim for using material that was ‘paper thin’.

“I wasn’t expecting the material to be so thin that it shows everything,” she stated.

Back in May this year, the business mogul appears to have requested trademarks for Kylie Swim and Kylie Swim by Kylie Jenner.

Also, the reality TV star shared a video in which she showed a glimpse of her early stages of pregnancy.

In the video, Kylie is seen holding a pregnancy meter and telling her daughter Stormi Webster,” Are you ready to go to mommy’s doctor?”

The expecting mommy and her beau Travis Scott welcomed their first child, Stormi Webster, in February 2018. And now they are overjoyed to have a second baby very soon.

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Global warming kills 14 percent of world’s corals in a decade

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Global warming kills 14 percent of world's corals in a decade

Dynamite fishing and pollution — but mostly global warming — wiped out 14 percent of the world’s coral reefs from 2009 to 2018, leaving graveyards of bleached skeletons where vibrant ecosystems once thrived, according to the largest ever survey of coral health. Hardest hit were corals in South Asia and the Pacific, around the Arabian … Read more

Sacrifices of our martyrs won’t go to waste, says COAS Gen Bajwa

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COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa conferred military awards on army personnel for their acts of gallantry during operations and meritorious services rendered to the nation. The GHQ Investiture ceremony was held at General Headquarters Rawalpindi, said the media wing of armed forces, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement. The … Read more

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