Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Kyiv razes Soviet monument to Ukraine-Russia friendship

Kyiv

Kyiv on Tuesday started out demolishing a monument symbolizing historic ties between ex-Soviet Ukraine and Russia, AFP correspondents reported, extra than two months after Moscow’s troops invaded their seasoned-democratic neighbor. “We are removing the bronze sculpture of two workers installed in the center of the capital in 1982 ‘to commemorate the reunification of Ukraine with … Read more

According to Palace officials, Prince Harry “was always destined to quit the royal family”

Prince Harry

Prince Harry’s departure from the United Kingdom following his marriage to Meghan Markle came as little surprise to certain Palace staff, who, according to a royal author, had always believed that the prince was capable of leaving the monarchy. On The New York Times podcast this week, Vanity Fair royal writer and royal biographer Tina … Read more

Buttler tons to Kohli ducks: hits and misses of the IPL so far

Buttler

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League has surpassed the midway mark after a month of excessive-octane motion within the global’s richest 20-20 cricket match. – Smiling murderer – Jos Buttler has smiled his way to the top of this season’s batting chart with 3 sparkling centuries for Rajasthan Royals. The softly-spoken Englishman has … Read more

Bank Alfalah’s profit-after-tax rises 45%

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) declared record profit-after-tax of Rs5.019 billion, showing a double-digit growth of 45 per cent YoY that translated into an EPS of Rs2.82, compared with Rs1.95 during the same period of the last year, a statement said on Tuesday. The board of directors of the bank revealed BAFL’s financial results for … Read more

‘American Idol’ has brought up Katy Perry’s previous relationship with John Mayer, and she needs counselling

Katy Perry's

When a Judges Contest on American Idol’s April 25 show brought up Katy Perry’s prior connection with John Mayer, she had no choice but to hide her embarrassment under the desk. The show’s judges, Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan, picked songs for the Top 11 candidates to perform on the big stage in the … Read more

US new home sales drop sharply in March

US

Sales of recent houses fell within the United States ultimate month, authorities statistics said Tuesday, as high expenses endured to crimp demand. Sales dropped to an annualized fee of 763,000, seasonally adjusted, less than analysts expected, and 8.6 percent beneath the rate in February, which was revised sharply upwards, the Commerce Department reported. Prices persisted … Read more

PM visits Chinese embassy for condolence; assures exemplary punishment to perpetrators

PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the Chinese embassy here and conveyed his condolence over the death of Chinese nationals in a blast that took place in Karachi earlier in the afternoon. The prime minister met the Chinese Charge’d Affaires Pang Chunxue and sympathized with the government and the people of China as well … Read more

After Nicola Petlz’s heartbreak, Victoria Beckham is ‘closer’ to Romeo’s girlfriend

Victoria Beckham

Following the Brooklyn wedding snub, Victoria Beckham may finally be the centre of attention during her second son Romeo Beckham’s wedding. When she wasn’t helping Brooklyn prepare for her wedding to Nicola Peltz in Miami, the former Spice Girl reportedly suffered. This may not be the case with Romeo’s girlfriend Mia Regan. “It was apparent … Read more

Bangladesh’s Mehidy out of Sri Lanka Test with injury

Bangladesh

Bangladesh suffered a blow in advance of the subsequent month’s Test collection against Sri Lanka with off-spinner Mehidy Hasan dominating out of as a minimum the first fit with a finger injury. Mehidy has been a normal starter for Bangladesh in Tests and is the country’s 1/3-maximum wicket-taker within the format as well as a … Read more

With fiancé Paul Michael, Amanda Bynes releases her second single, “FAIRFAX.”

Amanda Bynes

After the actor’s conservatorship was dissolved last month, Amanda Bynes released her new single with fiancé Paul Michael. The Nickelodeon alum shared a lyric video for her second rap song, FIREFAX, on Instagram. “NEW MUSIC! FAIRFAX feat. Paul Michael is a song by FAIRFAX. Yung Yogi was in charge of the production. Spotify, Apple Music, … Read more

Ukraine’s war: the village on the outskirts of Russia and Belarus

Ukraine's war: the village on the outskirts of Russia and Belarus

The Ukrainian settlement of Senkivka is located at the crossroads of the Ukraine-Russia-Belarus border crossing. It was once the scene of festivals commemorating the three countries’ friendship, but now it’s a battleground, with inhabitants recounting stories of families separated across borders living in dread. Yogita Limaye, who has rare access to the village, has witnessed … Read more

US consumer outlook holds steady despite inflation, war: survey

Americans’ outlook for the world’s biggest economic system progressed barely in April, in spite of ongoing concerns about inflation and the conflict in Ukraine, a survey launched Tuesday said. But with inflation at a 40-years  high and drivers seeing soaring charges at the fuel pump, feelings about the existing situation worsened really, according to The Conference Board’s … Read more

Dinosaurs and superheroes are back to resurrect the summer box office

tom cruise

Tom Cruise is getting ready to walk the Cannes red carpet, Marvel’s next feature is selling out quickly, and a new dinosaur adventure is looming large on the summer movie schedule. As movie theatre owners gather with Hollywood studios this week in Las Vegas for the annual CinemaCon convention, this gives them hope that their … Read more

Oil prices slide on China fears; Twitter rises on Musk deal

Oil prices

Oil prices fell Monday, along with European and Asian markets, on concerns over a spreading Covid-19 outbreak in China, but US stocks ended a choppy session higher as Elon Musk announced a plan to buy Twitter. Crude prices fell more than 3% as concerns about Chinese lockdowns in reaction to the latest Covid-19 wave grew. … Read more

Mayor Mariupol alleges there are three mass graves in the city, and citizens are forced to work at the sites

Mayor told the Ukrainian television on Tuesday that three mass graves have been found near Mariupol. Mass graves were uncovered in the villages of Mangush and Vynohradne. Vadym Boichenko said that they see there is another one. Excavated trenches on the grounds of the Old Crimean cemetery were seen in the photographs. “New trenches were … Read more

Elon Musk buys Twitter, Jeff Bezos launches China conspiracy theory

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk signs a $44 billion contract with the social media business, while Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos ponders on Monday whether China has acquired control over what happens on Twitter. Bezos tweeted, “Interesting question. Did the Chinese government just gain a bit of leverage of the town square?” China was … Read more

‘First solo’ for Kim Kardashian TikTok is causing a storm on the internet

Kim Kardashian

With her longstanding glam crew, Kim Kardashian startled observers with her debut solo TikTok. The reality TV queen, 41, started a solo page on Monday, five months after joining the social networking app with her 8-year-old daughter, North, using a combined account. Kardashian pays thanks to her longstanding glam crew, hairdresser Chris Appleton and makeup … Read more

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says, Russia’s invasion and atrocities in Ukraine are “indefensible”

Russia’s invasion and atrocities in Ukraine are ‘indefensible,’ says US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Russia has bombed hospitals and left children traumatized. Austin said, “Russia’s invasion is indefensible and so are Russian atrocities.” “We all start today from a position of moral clarity — Russia is waging a war of choice to indulge the … Read more

New FIA DG starts shuffle after assuming the charge

FIA DG

LAHORE: Recently appointed Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Rai Muhammad Tahir after assuming the charge has started forming his team. According to sources, services of five DIGs and two SSPs have been placed at the disposal of FIA under the ministry of interior. Karachi director FIA, Sindh Zone-1 DIG Amer Farooqi has been transferred … Read more

The Chagas disease ignored for too long?

Chagas disease causes misery in poor communities around the world. It may lead to 10,000 deaths a year. Health workers are trying ways to ease the suffering of the infected. What causes the disease? Houses in a dusty location are frequently constructed without doors or roofs. They don’t have power or running water, and residents … Read more

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, Ed Sheeran and ‘national treasures’ will perform

Queen Elizabeth

At the culmination of four days of events in June to honour Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, singer Ed Sheeran and more than 100 “national treasures” will participate in a “People’s pageant” with 10,000 other performers. In February, Elizabeth, 96, became the first queen in British history to rule for seven decades, and … Read more

How will the Twitter change? After Elon Musk buy it

twitter

Elon Musk has agreed to buy Twitter in exchange for a pledge to minimize restrictions on the platform, prompting concerns about what this means for the “digital town square.” Human rights organizations are concerned that a lack of moderation may lead to an increase in hate speech. Many Twitter users are also wondering if this … Read more

Two missiles hit Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia’s regional military administration informs that two guided missiles hit the city of Zaporizhzhia in central Ukraine on Tuesday. The administration tells that the missiles strike at the city’s business. It killed one person, and injured another. “Infrastructure facilities of the enterprise were damaged and destroyed,” it said. Enerhoatom is the Ukrainian state energy company. … Read more