The internet has gone crazy over a video of a small girl and her grandfather. The video was first released in March of last year. It has, however, gone viral again. In this viral video, Cami, a three-year-old internet sensation, has 131k followers on Instagram. Her mother, Colette Louis, manages her account and regularly posts … Read more
PARIS – French actor Gerard Depardieu, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday came out against the war in Ukraine and called for negotiations. “Russia and Ukraine have always been brother countries,” the 73-year-old film star told AFP in a phone call. “I am against this fratricidal war. I say ‘stop the weapons … Read more
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday ordered to maintain status quo in the case of appointment of Dr Samreen Hussain, wife of Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) Chairman Dr Asim Hussain, as executive director of the commission. The interim stay was granted by a two-judge bench headed by Justice Aftab Ahmed Garor on the petition … Read more
KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has crossed the tax collection mark of Rs1 trillion in just eight months (July–February) of the fiscal year 2021/22. The LTO Karachi made history by showing a remarkable achievement of collecting unprecedented Rs1,003.45 billion in all taxes during the period of July 2021 to February 2022, as against … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee recovered six paisas against the dollar on Tuesday owing to ease in the foreign currency demand for external payments. The exchange rate ended at Rs177.41 to the dollar from the previous day’s closing of Rs177.47 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The dealers said that the market witnessed ease in the dollar … Read more
Officials in Ukraine have made public tragic final texts supposedly written by a Russian soldier to his mother before he was killed in battle. He wrote in Russian, “I’m scared, we’re hitting everyone, even civilians.” “Mama, I’m in Ukraine. There is a real war raging here. I’m afraid. We are bombing all of the cities … Read more
LONDON – Commuters in London were thrown into chaos on Tuesday when nearly all tube services have been suspended as about 10,000 London Underground workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union went on a planned 24-hour strike. The strike follows unresolved dispute between RMT and Transport for London (TfL) over the latter’s alleged … Read more
ATHENS – Seven bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying refugees and migrants sank off the coast of Greece’s Lesvos island on Tuesday, Greek national news agency AMNA reported. A rescue operation by the local Coast Guard is under way to locate any survivors, as it was still unclear how many people were on … Read more
NEW DELHI- An Indian student was killed on Tuesday in shelling in Ukraine, New Delhi said as it urged Moscow and Kyiv to secure safe passage for around 12,000 of its stranded nationals. “With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,” Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam … Read more
When Prince William visited Sweden in 2018, he sent a clear message to Vladimir Putin. According to Express.co.uk, the Duke of Cambridge visited Stockholm the same year and spoke openly about Russia’s military presence in the Baltic region. “We are looking forward to meeting with representatives from Sweden’s armed forces tomorrow.” There’s a Swedish proverb … Read more
Matthew McConaughey revealed that his doctor lied to him about his hair transplant. The Gentleman actor discussed the infamous rumour about hair loss in the late 1990s and its re-growth with a special ointment. In an interview with LADbible, the actor revealed that he has been shaving his heads for many years due to hair … Read more
KYIV – Russian forces struck cities in eastern Ukraine and massed armoured vehicles and artillery near the capital Kyiv on Tuesday, as Western powers promised further sanctions to bring down Russia’s economy. On the sixth day of Russia’s invasion, officials in Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, said the Russian army had shelled the local administration building. An AFP reporter … Read more
Louis Tomlinson is extending his suppoTomlinson was scheduled to perform at Kyiv’s Stereo Plaza venue on July 4, following his performance at Russia’s Circus City Hall on July 6.rt to those affected by the ‘needless war,’ cancelling upcoming shows in Moscow and Kyiv due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, the One Direction … Read more
The release of The Batman in Russia has been halted by Warner Bros., just days before it was scheduled to open in theatres, as Hollywood moved to halt distribution plans in the country following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to The Associated Press. Warner Bros., Walt Disney Co., and Sony Pictures announced Monday that … Read more
Machine Gun Kelly announced his and Megan Fox’s newest addition on social media, and fans haven’t stopped gushing since. The Emo Girl singer, 31, took to Instagram and shared swoon-worthy photos and a video of their new kitten ‘Whiskey,’ which has gone viral. Kelly captioned the photos, “Welcome Whiskey to the Gang.” View this … Read more
PRETORIA – Ukraine is finding it hard to get its message across in southern Africa, where there remains affection for Moscow dating from the apartheid era, the Ukrainian ambassador in Pretoria said. Like Ukrainian envoys around the world, Ambassador Liubov Abravitova is striving to rally support for her invaded country. But local recognition of Ukraine’s plight is … Read more
A funny video of a Ukrainian farmer purportedly dragging away a Russian military tank is providing a good distraction from the grim news of rising hostilities between the Ukrainian and Russian armies. A tractor is seen pulling away what looks to be a Russian MTLV (multi-purpose fully amphibious auxiliary armoured tracked vehicle). A bystander can … Read more
Shareen Jokhi, widow of Nazim Jokhio who was killed allegedly at the farmhouse of PPP MPA Jam Awais Jokhio, on Tuesday moved the Sindh High Court (SHC) seeking security and expeditious trial of her husband’s murder. Read more: Court seeks final investigation report in Nazim Jokhio murder case Nazim was found murdered on November 3, … Read more
After reportedly recovering from coronavirus, British Queen Elizabeth II has sent her first message. On Tuesday, March 1, Buckingham Palace posted the Queen’s first message on its official Twitter and Instagram accounts to commemorate St. David’s Day. Queen Elizabeth’s message reads: “Wishing all our followers celebrating in Wales and around the world a happy #StDavidsDay.” … Read more
GENEVA – The Red Cross appealed on Tuesday for more than $270 million to help people caught up in the Ukraine conflict, fearing that millions are rapidly being plunged into extreme suffering. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said the humanitarian … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday signed into acts the bills related to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Council Of Allied Health Sciences Pakistan. The bills include OGRA (Amendment) Act 2022, OGRA (Second Amendment) Act 2022, and Allied Health Professionals Council Act 2022. According to the president’s media office, Dr Arif … Read more
Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was “feeling good” after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia’s tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in … Read more
Warsaw – On a visit to Poland on Tuesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the West will maintain economic pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime indefinitely after it invaded Ukraine. “Vladimir Putin has also misjudged the West’s and the rest of the world’s solidarity and commitment,” he told reporters. “And we will maintain … Read more
ADDIS ABABA – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 11,188,490 as of Monday evening while the pandemic death toll across the continent stood at 248,812, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. Some 10,400,612 COVID-19 patients across the continent have recovered from the disease so far, Africa CDC … Read more
The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has allowed full stadium capacity for the Pakistan-Australia Test series. Previously, NCOC also allowed 100% spectators capacity during the Lahore leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). “PCB is allowed to conduct Pakistan vs Australia cricket matches scheduled [to take place] from 4th March to 5th April 2022 … Read more
MANILA – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,067 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 3,663,059. The death toll remains at 56,451 as the DOH reported zero death from COVID-19 complications. The DOH has reported under 2,000 new cases since Feb. 19 as … Read more
TAIPEI – Taiwan reported 44 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including four locally transmitted infections and 40 imported ones, the island’s disease monitoring agency said. The new local infections, three in Taoyuan and one in Taipei, are all related to previously reported cases, it said. Read more: Taiwan reports 130 new COVID-19 cases To date, … Read more
Sindh High Court on Tuesday extended the status quo about a recommendation made by the provincial universities and boards department for a third-time appointment of Dr Asim Hussain as chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC). Read more: Dr Asim Hussain’s likely third term as SHEC head challenged in high court The provincial government … Read more
