German ambassador ANNELINA BERBOCK was in Niger as part of a trip of the Sahel area to enhance Germany’s ties with regional authorities. After arriving in Niamey, Baerbock visited with the country’s president Mohamed Bazoum, who was particularly interested in discussing terrorism and climate change. “As German Foreign Minister, I am very pleased that, in … Read more
According to reports, British SAS forces have been teaching Ukrainian troops in Kyiv on how to operate NLAW anti-tank missile launchers. This is the first time British personnel have trained Ukrainian equivalents since Vladimir Putin invaded on February 24. On two instances in the previous fortnight, two officers from separate battalions said British Special Forces … Read more
Ukrainian president and the head of the US Central Intelligence Agency have warned that the Kremlin may use tactical nuclear weapons during the conflict. On Thursday, Russian troops fired on two minibuses evacuating civilians in the Kharkiv region, killing seven people and injuring 34, according to officials in Kharkiv’s second city. On Friday, a “cluster … Read more
A dolphin that washed up on a Florida beach was discovered to have been stabbed to death in a horrible marine murder that wildlife officials are now investigating. Late last month, beachgoers in Fort Meyers, Florida, discovered the carcass of a female bottlenose dolphin with a gruesome cut over its right eye. The National Oceanic … Read more
Mady Kennedy, a “creative artist and illusionist,” has nearly seven million likes on her TikTok profile because to her incredible works. Her most recent offering didn’t disappoint, with viewers perplexed as to where her true eyes are hidden behind the two-faced mask. “Let’s do another illusion,” Mady Kennedy began her video. “You all seemed to … Read more
Sri Lanka’s economy is in shambles, causing protests, food shortages, and power cuts, leaving Miru’s medicine in short supply. Miru, three years old, appears to be oblivious to the crisis unfolding around him as he plays with a bright red toy car. Miru has a malignant brain tumour that causes epileptic seizures and long periods … Read more
Meghan Markle wore meaningful jewellery to her first engagement with Prince Harry, which took place in The Hague today. As she went out for the Invictus Games, the Duchess of Sussex flaunted a mix of new purchases and old favourites, including a £17,800 ($23,000) Cartier watch originally held by Princess Diana. Meghan also wore her … Read more
UAE Gold: Today Gold Rate in UAE updated (16, April 2022) today 24 Carat is AED 239.00, while 22k Carat gold price is AED 224.50. The rate of 24 karat/gramme Appreciated to AED 239.00 from previous day’s AED 237.75. The gold rate (22 karat/gramme) increases to AED 224.50 from previous day’s AED 223.25. Gold Rate … Read more
The Department of the Interior announced Friday that it would resume onshore oil and gas lease sales on federal land, with a higher royalty rate. The BLM will publish sale notices for upcoming oil and gas projects on Monday. However, a judge recently halted the lease sale because the administration cannot use a metric to … Read more
police are revealing new details about a death at a Kentucky motel as the victim’s family looked on. The victim’s family said Bill Ashby was in the town of Lexington trying to get his life back on track. He ended up at the Catalina Motel. That’s where police say his life ended. New testimony revealed … Read more
A senior US defence official confirmed Friday that Ukrainian missiles exploded and sank the Russian Black Sea flagship Moskova. The guided-missile cruiser — the largest craft deployed against Ukraine so far — was struck by at least one Neptune anti-ship missile fired by Ukrainian forces Thursday, the official said. The confirmation punched holes through Kremlin … Read more
Sienna Miller plays a woman whose husband’s infidelity is exposed in the British press in the new Netflix series. The echoes of her own life drew her in. Miller read the scripts for “Anatomy of a Scandal,” a high-gloss limited series created by David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson, straight through two years ago. … Read more
A carjacking left a suburban Chicago chef severely beaten and robbed, his traumatised sons say. Jin Yut Lew, 61, was carjacked, robbed, and “left for dead” on April 7 near Chicago’s Chinatown, his sons said. Alford and Richard Lew said in an online fundraiser that he was found by street cleaners who called the cops. … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has warned that Russia may use tactical nuclear weapons during its invasion of Ukraine, causing global concern. ‘We should be ready, not afraid. But I don’t think that’s a question for Ukraine, but for the whole world.’ CIA Director William Burns warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin might use a … Read more
New Jersey police officers will not face disciplinary action for smoking pot while off duty when recreational marijuana use becomes legal in six days, on April 21, the New York Post reported Friday. ” Police departments may not take any adverse action against any officers because they do or do not use cannabis off duty,” an … Read more
Fears for the safety of a British fighter captured by Russia. Former care worker Aiden Aslin was interrogated by his captors after he surrendered in Mariupol, according to state TV footage. Mr. Aslin, 28, joined the Ukrainian marines four years ago. He has dual UK-Ukrainian citizenship and a Ukrainian fiancée, yet Russia appears determined to brand … Read more
KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 AED to PKR was Rs48.750 and the selling rate of 1 AED to PKR was Rs49.400 in the interbank market on April 16, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UAE Dirham, UK Pound, and other foreign currencies in the interbank market today. … Read more
Donald Trump’s new super PAC invested over one-fifth of its spending on an event at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The February gathering was described by The New York Times in January as “an elaborate forum next month at his Mar-a-Lago resort for candidates he has endorsed and donors who give as much as $125,000 per person to a pro-Trump super … Read more
Madonna wore a smooth-faced look as she partied with her famous pals this week. The singer, 63, used Instagram to publish photos of herself with celebrities such as Stella McCartney, 50, Liv Tyler, 44, and Lilly Singh, 33, a social media star and comedian. Madonna was photographed cosying up to Stella and kissing her on … Read more
A tragic shooting invoked more fear to an already frightened community. “New Yorkers know, every day I wake up to protect this city,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. “In my heart, this is a terrorizing action to put fear in the hearts of New Yorkers, but they don’t know who they’re messing with,” … Read more
According to a letter obtained by Reuters, Russia has requested Brazil for assistance in the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the G20 group of leading nations in order to overcome crushing sanctions imposed by the West since it invaded Ukraine. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov wrote to Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, requesting … Read more
Several parts of Ukraine are still being bombed on day 52. While many have died in the war, others have been forced to flee. The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been found in the area around the Ukrainian capital since Russia left. Most of them were killed, police said Friday, which means that … Read more
Two dogs stolen at gunpoint put Washington D.C. pet parents on high alert this week. The American Kennel Club estimates 2 million dogs are stolen each year, and most are never returned to their owner. After millions of Americans adopted pets during the pandemic, experts say pet thefts could be on the rise. But the … Read more
The government of Germany announced intentions to provide Ukraine with more than one billion euros ($1.08 billion) in military assistance, despite Kiev’s objections that Berlin is not providing heavy weaponry. The cash will be included in this year’s supplemental budget. Germany has agreed to expand its overseas defense help to “two billion euros” in total, … Read more
During Ukraine’s martial law, President Volodymyr Zelensky and members of the Cabinet of Ministers reviewed current economic challenges. A relevant remark has been made on the president’s Twitter account, according to Ukrinform. “During martial law, a meeting on important economic matters was held. We discussed the return of business to work, macroeconomic stability, government spending, … Read more
Saudi Arabia acknowledged three additional COVID-19-related deaths on Friday, bringing the total to 9,066. Saudi health authorities verified 105 additional cases in the Kingdom over the preceding 24 hours, bringing the total to 752,396. The new infections occurred in Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, and Makkah, with 23 occurring in Jeddah, 19 occurring in Riyadh, 15 occurring … Read more
UTAH man is accused of killing his wife by running her over at the Salt Lake City airport, police say. According to new details released by authorities, Shawn’s alleged chilling last words to Charlotte Sturgeon were captured on camera. It all started with an altercation, according to Fox 13, which was caught on camera by … Read more
On the night of April 15, a Ukrainian soldier from the Kholodnyi Yar separate mechanized brigade destroyed a Russian helicopter. According to Ukrinform, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated this in a statement posted on Facebook. “This is a Russian army commander’s aircraft, the Ka-52 Alligator,” according to the article. Ukrainian soldiers … Read more
