December 13, 2021 – Page 6 – BOL News Staging

In ruins of Kentucky factory, hope for improbable ‘miracle’

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

MAYFIELD, United States: It was a banal industrial building, low, wide and largely unexceptional, with a few windows and a sign proudly declaring its occupant: “MCP, Mayfield Consumer Products.” It is no more. Inside what was once a candle factory, dozens of workers were trapped when the most powerful tornado in the history of Kentucky … Read more

PM extends Munir Akram’s tenure as envoy to UN for another two years

December 13, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Munir Akram gains two year extension as Pakistan's envoy to UN

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday gave a go-ahead to extend the tenure of Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram. In November 2019, Munir Ikram was appointed by Prime Minister Imran Khan on a two-year contract at the United Nations in replacement of Dr Maleeha Lodhi after his return from … Read more

Key dates in Israel’s normalisation of ties with the UAE

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

ABU DHABI: As Prime Minister Naftali Bennett starts the first official trip by an Israeli premier to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, here is a timeline of key recent developments between the two countries. The rapprochement between Israel and several Arab states began in August 2020 with a UAE-Israel normalisation deal, and was followed … Read more

Macao SAR gov’t completes legislation on instituting national security advisers

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

MACAO: China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that it has completed legislation on instituting national security advisers to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao SAR, effective Tuesday. The amended regulation, which was published Monday on the Macao SAR government gazette, clearly states the responsibilities of the advisers. It … Read more

Israeli PM on historic visit to UAE

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

ABU DHABI: Israel’s Naftali Bennett arrived in the United Arab Emirates Sunday for the first official visit by a prime minister of the Jewish state after the countries established diplomatic ties last year. The trip announced by Bennett’s office comes with Israel making a renewed diplomatic push against international talks which global powers resumed with … Read more

Israel impedes reconstruction in Gaza: Palestinian official

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

GAZA: A senior Palestinian official on Sunday accused Israel of impeding the process of reconstruction in the besieged Gaza Strip, which is ruled by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). Naji Sarhan, the undersecretary of the Hamas-run ministry of housing and public works, told a news conference in Gaza city that the reconstruction plan “is going … Read more

Next general elections to be held on basis of digital census: PBS

December 13, 2021 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: The next general elections due in 2023 will be held on the delimitation of the constituencies to be made on the basis of digital census being conducted across the country. The digital census for which spadework is almost complete is likely be completed by the end of 2022 and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics will … Read more

G7 issues strong warnings on Iran and Russia

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

LIVERPOOL: The G7 on Sunday said time was running out for Iran to agree on a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions and warned Russia of “massive” consequences if it invades Ukraine. Foreign ministers from the world’s richest nations held a two-day meeting in Liverpool, northwest England, seeking to present a strong, united front against … Read more

1 Palestinian killed, 2 injured by Israeli soldiers in West Bank: medics

December 13, 2021 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

RAMALLAH: A Palestinian man was killed, and two others injured early on Monday by Israeli soldiers in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian medics and eyewitnesses said. The head of the Emergency and Ambulance Department at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Ahmad Jibril, told reporters that 31-year-old Jamil al-Kayyal was shot dead, and … Read more

WATCH: Babar Azam shows his stellar wicketkeeping skills during training session

December 13, 2021 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is known around the globe for his brilliant batting skipper, but this is not the end. He has some other talents hidden under his sleeves. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently shared a video on their official Twitter handle where the No. 1 T20I batsman can be seen practising for the … Read more

Australia’s injured Hazlewood out of 2nd Ashes Test

December 13, 2021 by Muzzammil Mehboob

ADELAIDE: Injured Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood was Monday ruled out of the second Ashes Test against England in Adelaide this week, with Jhye Richardson or Michael Neser in line to replace him. The 30-year-old suffered a side strain during Australia’s nine-wicket thumping of the visitors in the opening Test at Brisbane and has returned home … Read more

Napoli’s title bid takes hit after crashing to Empoli loss

December 13, 2021 by Suhaib Ahmed

Empoli dealt a blow to Napoli’s hopes of a first Serie A crown since the days of Diego Maradona after a stunning 1-0 win which gives Inter Milan a chance to take firm control of the title race. Patrick Cutrone’s bizarre winner with 20 minutes remaining in Naples fired promoted Empoli seventh in Italy’s top … Read more

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

December 13, 2021 by Suhaib Ahmed

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea remain separated by just two points at the top of the Premier League after all three relied on penalties to win this weekend. Manchester United also needed a spot-kick and a man-of-the-match performance from goalkeeper David de Gea to see off lowly Norwich before becoming the latest English club to … Read more

Karan Johar released teaser for his new reality talent show ‘Hunarbaaz’

December 13, 2021 by Raba Noor

Bollywood acclaimed director, Karan Johar is going to serve as a judge once again on the forthcoming reality talent show, Hunarbaaz.

On Sunday, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai director posted a video to Instagram, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his routine as he prepares for the forthcoming show.

The 49-year-old is seen in the video getting his hair and makeup done before arriving for the recording. Karan said in the video why he enjoys being a judge on talent hunts or talent reality shows.

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In the caption, he wrote, “I’ve always loved being on the seat of the judge of a talent show because I get to witness raw and boundless talent from every corner of our country.”

“As I get ready to take my seat again, I feel it deep inside of me that this time it will be different. This time it will be more special! #Hunarbaaz – coming to your screens very soon, stay tuned! @colorstv,” he added.

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Kimmich decides to get Covid vaccine after infection

December 13, 2021 by Sana Fatima

BERLIN, Dec 12, 2021 (AFP) – Bayern Munich midfielder told ZDF broadcaster Sunday that he has decided to be vaccinated against Covid-19 after recovering from an infection which will keep him out of action until next month. “When it is recommended and the time is right, I will get vaccinated,” Kimmich said in an interview with … Read more

UK raises Covid alert level due to Omicron surge

December 13, 2021 by Sana Fatima

LONDON, Dec 12, 2021 (AFP) – The UK on Sunday raised its Covid Alert Level due to the “rapid increase” in cases of the Omicron variant, as the government announced new measures to control its spread. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, under pressure because of claims he and staff flouted Covid restrictions last Christmas, was due to … Read more

Singapore reports 370 new COVID-19 cases

December 13, 2021 by Sana Fatima

SINGAPORE, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — Singapore reported 370 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally in the country to 273,362. Of the new cases, 355 were in the community, four were in migrant worker dormitories and 11 were imported cases, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health (MOH). A total … Read more

Camila Cabello shares how “Cinderella” helped her overcome mental health issues

December 13, 2021 by Raba Noor

Camilla Cabello, the award-winning singer, and songwriter, recently opened up about her mental health challenges and how the Cinderella role helped her work through them.

Cabello spoke candidly with the Hollywood reporter about everything. Havana singer stated, “I don’t think I know how to write in any way that isn’t personal to me. When I was working on ‘Million to One’ for Cinderella, to be totally honest, I was going through a really hard time with my mental health.”

“When I was working on ‘Million to One’ for Cinderella, to be totally honest, I was going through a really hard time with my mental health,” she added.

The 24-year-old singer continued, “I feel like I channeled my personal journey into the one of the character. The character was super confident — everybody was telling her no, but she knew.”

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Brunei logs 5 new COVID-19 cases, lowest daily record since 2nd wave

December 13, 2021 by Sana Fatima

The daily rise since the second wave from Aug. 7, bringing the total tally to 15,348. According to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, all the newly recorded cases were local infections. While the source of one local infection was still under investigation, no new clusters have been detected and two clusters were closed following no new … Read more

Iran reports 2,289 new COVID-19 cases, 6,154,813 in total

December 13, 2021 by Sana Fatima

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — The Iranian Health Ministry reported on Sunday 2,289 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country’s total infections to 6,154,813. According to the ministry’s latest daily briefing, the pandemic has claimed 130,722 lives in the country so far, after 61 new deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. A total of … Read more

Olivia Rodrigo is over the moon after ‘Sour Tour’ tickets sold out

December 13, 2021 by Raba Noor

Olivia Rodrigo, an award-winning singer, and songwriter, recently expressed her delight at having all of her Sour tour tickets sold out.

The singer expressed her joy in an Instagram comment that stated how much she appreciates “all my great fans.”

“SOUR TOUR is sold out!!! been waiting so long to perform these songs live,” she wrote.”

“This is my very first tour and i’m so nervous but so excited to sing and dance the night away with you all!!!”

The Brutal singer continued, “If you weren’t able to get tickets this time around there will be more tours in the future and I can’t wait to see you then!!! thank u to all my incredible fans. love u guys sm [heart emojis] ahhh here we goooo!!!”

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