Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Cuba confirms no COVID-19 death for 4th straight day

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HAVANA – Cuba on Tuesday registered no death from COVID-19 for the fourth consecutive day, and 561 new cases of infection in the last 24 hours, bringing the total caseload to 1,077,966 and the death toll to 8,503, the Public Health Ministry said. The ministry also reported there were currently 2,644 active cases in the … Read more

Brazil confirms first two cases of Deltacron coronavirus variant

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BRASILIA – Brazil has confirmed two cases of infection with the new Deltacron variant of the coronavirus, which combines genetic characteristics of the Delta and Omicron variants, Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said Tuesday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been monitoring the spread of Deltacron since early March, after it was first identified in … Read more

Kanye West demands legal arrangement for kids’ custody amid drama between the exes

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US Rapper Kanye West and ex-wife Kim Kardashian are often embroiled in battles concerning their children and now Ye appears to have had enough of having his time with children compromised.  In the latest turn of events, Samantha Spector, the lawyer of Kanye West, is planning to prepare a legal agreement about his children’s custody.  The Heartless singer’s retaliation comes after his children were unable to … Read more

Chile’s COVID-19 cases down 37 pct in 2 weeks

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SANTIAGO – COVID-19 cases in Chile dropped 37 percent in 14 days, the Health Ministry said Tuesday, reporting 8,716 new infections and 34 deaths in 24 hours, raising the total caseload to 3,323,324 and the pandemic death toll to 44,039. In its daily pandemic report, the ministry said there were currently 62,281 active cases in … Read more

‘Plenty of surprises in store’: Elahi claims opposition has enough lawmakers to oust PM

Pakistan Muslim League-Q leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has claimed that the opposition has the “more than required” lawmakers to pass the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the National Assembly. Read more: PM Imran Khan says opposition’s no-trust motion will doom In an interview with a local news channel on Tuesday, he also … Read more

Defending champion Badosa, Swiatek reach Indian Wells quarter-finals

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INDIAN WELLS: Spain’s Paula Badosa kept her Indian Wells WTA title defense on track Tuesday, holding off determined Canadian Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert. Badosa, seeded fifth, saved five of the six break points she faced and kept last year’s US Open runner-up under pressure — converting three of her … Read more

West Indies, England to lock horns in second Test starting Mar 19

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West Indies and England on Saturday will face each other in the second Test of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with hopes of a recurrence of the batsman-friendly conditions that resulted in a draw in the first Test in Antigua. Pacers are set for another tough workout over the next five days, … Read more

Pakistani truck artist gives new flair to kicks

Truck artist Haider Ali

KARACHI: Haider Ali dabs a brush with an iridescent glob of paint and gets to work on a pair of sparkling white trainers — his latest canvas for a carnival of colour celebrating Pakistani culture. Pakistan’s lorries are renowned for “truck art”: candy-coloured murals depicting South Asian animals, celebrities and religious icons. Read more: Jemima … Read more

Pak vs Aus: Abdullah Shafiq hopes to shine on last day

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Pakistan faces a big task in preserving the second Test against Australia, but opener Abdullah Shafiq believes the hosts will prevail, according to The News. Abdullah, who hit 71 not out in a stunning 171-run third-wicket stand with skipper Babar Azam, predicted that Pakistan would fight back on the last day of their 506-run chase. … Read more

Brand disassociates Sana Javed after multiple allegations of her bad behaviour

Actress Sana Javed, who landed into hot waters after multiple allegations levelled against her for being rude to co-workers on sets, has been disassociated by a clothing brand for their Eid campaign. The public statement by the brand on its official Instagram read: “In light of the recent allegations brought forth against Sana Javed, we … Read more

Pakistan rebukes India over discriminatory hijab verdict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expresses serious concern over the ruling of the High Court of Indian State of Karnataka banning the wearing of ‘hijab’ by Muslim girls in educational institutions. Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said in a statement that the judiciary in India has completely failed to uphold the principle of justice and equality. He opined … Read more

Social media is going gaga after finding surprising lookalike of actor Emraan Hashmi

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Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has a Pakistani lookalike and fans are just surprised at the resemblance they both share. Model Mazdak Khan, a young influencer, leaves the internet into a frenzy after he shared an eerie similarity with the Awarapan star that one might confuse Khan as Emraan Hashmi. Mazdak hails from Pakistan’s Hayatabad, an … Read more

Nadia Khan comes out on top in legal battle with Sharmila Faruqui

Nadia Khan wins legal battle against Sharmila Faruqui

Actress and host Nadia Khan has been cleared from defamatory charges levelled against her by PPP leader Sharmila Faruqui, who filed a suit with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime for insulting her mother Anisa. The FIA’s Sindh cybercrime wing head Imran Riaz posted a video on his Instagram and detailed that the 42-year-old got … Read more

Gold Price in Saudi Arabia on, 16th March 2022

Gold Price in Saudi Arabia

SAR: Today’s Gold rate in Saudi Arabia (last updated: 16th March 2022) 24k per tola stands SAR 2,755.43. The rate of 24 karat/gramme decreases to SAR 236.23 from previous day’s SAR 239.77. Similarly, the rate of 22 karat gold came down to SAR 216.55 from previous day’s SAR 219.79. Gold Price in Saudi Arabia   Gold … Read more

Gold Rate in UAE on, 16th March 2022

Gold Rate in UAE

UAE Gold: Today Gold Rate in UAE updated (16, March 2022) today 24 Carat is AED 232.00, while 22k Carat gold price is AED 218.00. The rate of 24 karat/gramme decreases to AED 232.00 from previous day’s AED 233.00. The gold rate (22 karat/gramme) depreciated to AED 218.00 from previous day’s AED 218.75. Gold Rate … Read more

Princess Diana ‘laughed uncontrollably’ at Prince Charles’ unromantic proposal

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The wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles was a fantasy come true, but the proposal was far from romantic. Diana was just 20 years old, more than a decade younger than her future husband, when she was welcomed to Windsor Castle for a visit that would permanently transform her life. When she arrived at … Read more

Why Pippa Middleton did not invite Meghan Markle to her wedding?

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According to royal experts, Pippa Middleton was concerned that Meghan Markle would “overshadow” her on her wedding day. On May 20, 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister married James Matthew in a magnificent wedding at St Mark’s Church in Englefield, with nephew Prince George and niece Princess Charlotte serving as pageboy and bridesmaid, respectively. … Read more

The Queen ‘takes hostage’ as part of a strange royal ritual – and it’s very nerve-racking.

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There are many laws and customs that the Royal Family must observe, but one of the most unusual concerns the Queen and her members of parliament. Every time the Monarch visits the Houses of Parliament, she holds a member of Parliament “hostage.” According to MyLondon, they will thereafter stay at Buckingham Palace till she returns. … Read more

When Kate Middleton married Prince William, she conquered a “crippling terror.”

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According to a royal source, the Duchess of Cambridge had a “crippling phobia” of public speaking when she first married Prince William. Kate had a lot to learn as a member of the royal family, including how to curtsy and speak in front of large crowds of people. While she may appear to be a … Read more

‘British casualties in Vladimir Putin’s ruthless attack are a hazardous twist in war,’ says one expert

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The first British deaths as a result of Vladimir Putin’s homicidal attack on Ukraine is yet another perilous twist in this developing conflict. Families and friends will mourn the three ex-special forces servicemen who are believed to have been killed in a missile attack near the Polish border. They travelled to Ukraine to support what … Read more

‘unspoken code’ led Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to believe royals were ‘against them.’

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An author claims in an updated book that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were concerned that the “entire [royal] institution” was against them because to a “unspoken code.” The couple feared The Firm had it in for them before announcing their notorious departure from the UK, when the Queen issued an official portrait of her … Read more

‘I would wake up every day hysterical for three years,’ Bella Hadid says of her struggle with depression

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Bella Hadid has spoken up about her struggle with mental illness, revealing that she would wake up every morning ‘hysterically sobbing’ for three years. Bella, 25, spoke openly about her struggles with depression, anxiety, and burnout during her journey to the top of the modelling profession in a new interview for the April issue of … Read more

Fearing suicide mission,’ a British parent who travelled to Ukraine to ‘join resistance’ against Russia rushes back to the UK

A British parent who went to Ukraine to “join the struggle” against Russia has returned home. Ben Spann, 36, returned to the UK after receiving’some genuine pain’ from his wife and son, 16, for travelling to the combat zone, fe Spann, from Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, travelled to Ukraine because he “felt it was the … Read more

Kate Middleton’s ‘inconvenient’ kiss for Camilla’s ‘want’ to demonstrate world royal love

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A body language specialist is analysing Kate Middleton’s charitable gesture for Camilla Parker Bowles on Commonwealth Day. According to Judi James, the Duchess of Cambridge, who was all hugs and kisses towards the future Queen consort, was ‘eager’ on displaying her admiration to Camilla. “Kate caressed Camilla’s arm with her left hand as an add-on … Read more

Kate Middleton and Camilla’s support for one another as they prepare to become Queen

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There was no doubting their loving relationship as the Duchess of Cambridge met the Duchess of Cornwall during the Commonwealth Day service. The two women had a nice moment where they kissed each other on the cheek and talked lovingly before marching down the Westminster Abbey aisle. In fact, body language expert Judi James observed … Read more

Prince William’s quiet whisper to Kate Middleton on their wedding day leaked

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It’s been more than a decade since people all around the world tuned in to watch Prince William marry his university love Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London’s Westminster Abbey. Even still, it’s difficult to forget how beautiful the now-Duchess of Cambridge looked as she went down the aisle in her Alexander McQueen … Read more