The federal government has allocated $100 million in extra humanitarian aid to Ukraine and its neighbors. The news came Saturday at a social media fundraising. “Whether you need food, water, shelter, or medical help, we will continue to support you,” Trudeau said in a statement. “We defend Ukraine.”
Starting on Sunday, the Indian federal government will enable all adults to pay for coronavirus booster doses at private vaccination centers. Last year, the country was hit by a deadly second wave caused by the Delta variety, but it wasn’t until January of this year that booster doses were given to healthcare workers and individuals … Read more
The Duma channel was “terminated for a breach of YouTube’s Terms of Service,” according to a YouTube notification posted on Saturday. Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor has put pressure on YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet Inc., and authorities have reacted quickly. Officials were outraged when YouTube suspended Duma TV, which transmits from Russia’s lower house … Read more
Chris Rock has stated that he will not speak about Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars until he is paid to do so. Will stride on stage at the Academy Awards and slap Chris, who was presenting an award, across the face, in the biggest story of the last few weeks — with implications … Read more
Due to the conditions produced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, two photographs from the smash hit Paris art exhibition of treasures gathered by Russian afficionado Ivan Morozov will remain in France, the French cultural ministry announced Saturday. One painting, now held by a Russian tycoon targeted by Western sanctions, and another, owned by a Ukrainian … Read more
A Texas woman has been charged with murder after law enforcement said she carried out a “self-induced abortion.” Pro-choice activists have assembled around the woman and commanded her immediate release from jail. Lizelle Herrera, 26, was arrested on Thursday by the Starr County Sheriff’s Office and charged with murder. A Starr County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
Both Chelsea and Southampton will be looking forward to getting back on track after their recent match results which may dim the chances to qualify. Southampton is at 12th spot in the Premier League standings and last registered their victory against Norwich on Feb 24. Since then they have tasted defeat three times in a … Read more
A group of UK haulers say their perishable goods are losing quality and value because they are stuck in long lines at the port of Dover. All of these things have caused a lot of traffic around the UK’s busiest port: bad weather, a lot of people going on Easter vacation, and P&O Ferries routes … Read more
People were killed when another riot broke out at a prison in Ecuador, killing about 20 people. Inmates at El Turi prison haven’t been taken away from their guns, officials say, but the fights have calmed down. A fight broke out when one gang tried to take “total control” of the prison. It’s been a … Read more
COLOMBO, India, 9 April – Sri Lanka will need around $3 billion in foreign aid over the next six months to help restore vital supplies such as gasoline and medication, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said on Saturday. The island country of 22 million people has been beset by power outages and shortages, which have drew … Read more
Three people were killed on Friday in an ostensible robbery at the Lock Stock & Barrel Shooting Range in Grantville, Georgia, according to local police officials. The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m., the Grantville Police Department said in an official statement on Facebook. Grantville is about 50 miles southwest of Atlanta. Officers were … Read more
Shanghai has opted to expand Covid-19 mass testing, while also easing certain restrictions in localities that have not reported new instances in 14 days. The new round of testing comes after the city recorded a new high of 23,600 cases on Saturday, the majority of which were asymptomatic. The number of symptomatic illnesses has risen … Read more
KARACHI: The gold rates in Pakistan today in the local market on (April 10, 2022) changed as the precious metal closed the day at Rs132,200 per tola and Rs113,340 per 10 grams. The gold price in Pakistan usually depends on different factors such as USD to PKR rate and fluctuation in the international gold market. The purest form of … Read more
Shanghai residents are trying to get food under the coronavirus lockdown that has confined most of the city’s 25 million residents to their homes. A four-day closure of selected districts was immediately turned into a staggered closure, and then a permanent citywide lockdown — spurring panic purchasing among frightened citizens. The city’s port is said … Read more
Ukraine has issued an appeal to inhabitants in the eastern Luhansk area to avoid Russian shelling after authorities reported that a missile assault killed more than 50 people who were attempting to leave by train from a neighbouring province. Air raid sirens sounded over most of eastern Ukraine on Saturday morning, according to authorities, as … Read more
An expert on infectious diseases, Anthony Fauci, said this week that the number of cases in the U.S. of coronavirus will rise this fall because of the highly contagious strain BA.2. Fauci told Bloomberg TV that he believes “it is likely that we will see a surge in the fall.” “I would think that we should expect … Read more
On Sunday, French voters will cast their first round presidential ballots. Recent surveys show President Emmanuel Macron losing ground to his major opponent, far-right politician Marine Le Pen. Post-campaign voting is projected to be lower than past elections in France. Despite the Ukraine crisis, many voters’ biggest concern is the expense of living. Aside from … Read more
An outstanding 84-run knock by Keshav Maharaj, and bowlers Duanne Olivier (2) and Wiaan Mulder’s (3) brilliant performance helped South Africa dominate Day 2 of the final Test match against Bangladesh at St. George’s Park. The Tigers ended the day with 139 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Proteas, after coming to the field … Read more
Residents claimed with fear that more than 300 people were confined for weeks by Russian forces in the village of Yahidne, near Chernihiv. The names of the dead are indecipherable on the peeling wall of a school basement where residents say more than 300 people were trapped for weeks by Russian occupiers in Yahidne, … Read more
When they put Doug Beattie’s poster down with a noose around his neck before a protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol, some people aren’t happy with them for that. In Lurgan, County Armagh, on Friday night, there was an accident. Police said they knew about a poster that was put up and then taken down … Read more
On Friday, Rachel Balkovec, the first woman to manage an MLB affiliated team, led the Tampa Tarpons to victory. Balkovec, 34, has shattered one glass ceiling after another. She was the first woman to work as a full-time minor league strength and conditioning coach, and she went on to become the first woman to work … Read more
Colombia’s Supreme Court has agreed to extradite the leader of the country’s largest gang to the United States. Dairo Antonio suga, also known as Otoniel, was the leader of the Gulf Clan cartel and is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking allegations. His capture in October, comparable to President Iván Duque’s capture of … Read more
On Friday, a missile hit a railway station in Kramatorsk, killing over 50 people and injuring many more. A day after the incident, individuals are still trying to pick up the debris. They’re still exploring the wreckage at Krematorsk. The deceased were quickly taken from the scene of a missile hit on Friday, but dried … Read more
Warsaw: The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in Warsaw on Saturday that a worldwide pledging campaign for Ukrainian refugees dubbed “Stand Up for Ukraine” had collected 10.1 billion euros ($11 billion). “The ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign has gathered 9.1 billion euros for those escaping bombings within and beyond Ukraine, with an … Read more
Tributes have been paid to a British barrister who died in a landslide while hiking in Australia’s Blue Mountains with his nine-year-old son. Mehraab Nazir, 49, died at the scene with his son. Anastasia, his wife, is still in serious condition, but their 14-year-old son is doing well after surgery. Mr Nazir worked as a … Read more
After being slammed for his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Macron labelled Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki “a far-right anti-Semite who prohibits LGBT persons.” Negotiating with Hitler, Mr Morawiecki said. Since the start of the Ukrainian crisis, Macron has often spoken with Putin. A French newspaper’s comments prompted Poland to call the French ambassador on … Read more
In a rare admission, the Kremlin spokesperson said that Russia has suffered “major losses” in Ukraine amounting to a “huge tragedy” for the country. “Yes, we have significant losses of troops and it is a huge tragedy for us,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sky News on Thursday. Russia hurled its military offensive against Ukraine … Read more
Inter Milan kept their Serie A championship defence alive and healthy with a 2-0 victory against Verona on Saturday, bringing them to within a point of leaders AC Milan. In front of approximately 60,000 spectators at a sun-dappled San Siro, goals from Nicolo Barella and Edin Dzeko in the first half ensured that the champions … Read more
