Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Egypt releases three detained for satirising inflation

Egypt

Egypt has released three social media users who were detained after posting a satirical song about the country’s rampant inflation on TikTok, according to rights groups on Sunday. The group released a satirical video on TikTok in March. The band imitated instruments with household items and parodied a romantic song, changing the lyrics to lament … Read more

Putin responsible for ‘heinous war crimes’: Trudeau in Kyiv

Putin

During a visit to Ukraine on Sunday, when he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin was accountable for “war crimes.” “It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for heinous war crimes,” Trudeau said at a news conference with the Ukrainian leader. “There must be accountability,” he … Read more

US companies break long silence on abortion rights

US

After decades of carefully avoiding the taboo subject, more and more US corporations are taking a stand on abortion rights, a sign of a new generation with growing influence and very different expectations than their predecessors. A variety of American businesses began to react publicly just hours after a draught Supreme Court opinion indicating that … Read more

G7 countries decide to stop purchasing Russian oil, as per the W.House.

white house

The entire G7 membership of wealthy international locations is “committed to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil,” the White House said Sunday, escalating stress on President Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine. “This will hit hard at the main artery of Putin’s economy and deny him the revenue he needs to … Read more

Ben Stokes discloses Test strategy about Root

Stokes

During the next Test series against New Zealand, England captain Ben Stokes has announced that standout batsman and former skipper Joe Root will bat at number four. Root batted at number three during England’s most recent Test series in the Caribbean against West Indies, although he has considerably better record for his country while batting … Read more

Economist sworn in as Costa Rica president

Costa Rica

Economist and former finance minister Rodrigo Chaves was sworn in Sunday as Costa Rica’s president for a four-yr mandate centered on reinvigorating considered one of Latin America’s most solid economies. The former World Bank govt, who resigned from the worldwide lender amid a sexual harassment scandal, has made it his project to tackle Costa Rica’s … Read more

Travis Barker’s children appear unimpressed with the Kardashians, with his daughter Alabama sharing a Kanye West song

Travis Barker

Alabama Barker, Travis Barker’s daughter, tweeted a Kanye West song the day after her brother Landon ridiculed their future aunt Kim Kardashian. In an Instagram Story, the 16-year-old revealed what music she is presently listening to. Travis Kardashian’s daughter shared a pixelated cover of Ye’s album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. She chose Kanye West’s … Read more

Blooming shame: Pandemic, Ukraine war hurts Thai orchid industry

Ukraine

Thailand’s orchid growers, who have already been battered by the pandemic for two years, are bracing for new blows to their livelihood as the war in Ukraine and changing weather patterns further cloud their prospects. Orchid growing, once considered a popular pastime among Thailand’s elite, has grown into a multi-million dollar industry, with Thailand now … Read more

Inflation rate, retail sales, and Disney earnings are all expected to rise

Disney earning

Investors are getting ready for any other busy week for company earnings and may be watching a slew of monetary records, such as the state-of-the-art on purchaser costs. The Federal Reserve has hiked hobby prices via half of a percentage factor for the first time in a long time if you want to start taming … Read more

Israel will no longer need COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving at International Airport

Israel will no longer need COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving at International Airport

Israel announced on Sunday that mandatory COVID-19 testing for arrivals at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport will be phased down, although foreigners would still be required to test negative before flying into the country. As of May 20, the health ministry announced that testing at Ben Gurion would no longer be required. The decision was … Read more

Tunisia’s president supporters march to demand a crackdown on the opposition

On Sunday, hundreds of Tunisians demonstrated in support of President Kais Saied and his constitutional rewrite, which opponents claim will cement his one-man rule. Saied’s supporters, who held a smaller march in central Tunis than recent opposition protests, accused the president’s opponents of corruption and demanded the banning of opposition groups. “Our message is clear: … Read more

Pregnant Rihanna reveals her extravagant self-care routine

Rihanna

Rihanna has been innovating maternity trends in the business like no one else, and she continues to ace her pregnant style. The Umbrella singer, who has been seen flaunting her growing baby tummy in style, took to Instagram to show off her luxury’self-care’ regimen. On Saturday, the 34-year-old Diamonds singer displayed a selection of nutritious … Read more

Kris Jenner is planning a “wonderful” Mother’s Day breakfast with her family

Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner, a well-known socialite and reality television star, plans to spend Mother’s Day with her family. While promoting her brand Safely, the Kardashians momager disclosed her wedding intentions. PEOPLE claimed that she is “eager” to spend time with her family on Sunday. Jenner, 66, revealed that her gorgeous family’s Mother’s Day celebrations ‘typically entail … Read more

Victims voice disbelief, anger as Philippine dictator’s son nears power

Philippine

On the eve of elections that appear to be returning the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ son to the presidency, the regime’s victims are hurt and disheartened – but determined to continue their struggle. “In other countries, dictators were lined up against the wall. That never happened to them,” said 70-year-old Bonifacio Ilagan. Ilagan, a … Read more

Russia kicked out of the International Gas Union

The International Gas Union (IGU), whose members for Russia included Gazprom and Novatek, has ceased all Russian participation in its activities. According to a Ukrinform correspondent, Interfax made the relevant comment in reference to delegates of the World Gas Congress (WGC). As a result, the Korea Gas Union, which is organising the WGC 2022, will … Read more

Punjab CM Hamza takes notice of water shortage for cotton cultivation in S. Punjab

Hamza Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has taken notice of the problems being faced by the farmers of southern Punjab about the cultivation of cotton and water scarcity. Read more: Hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country In a directive issued on Sunday, the Chief Minister advised Punjab Chief Secretary to take immediate steps to … Read more

Mel B celebrates her bond with ‘Spice Girl’ Victoria Beckham, which has lasted decades

Mel B

Melanie Brown, commonly known as Mel B, composed a poignant tribute for her Spice Girl companion Victoria Beckham as they celebrated their incredible 25-year partnership. The 46-year-old Dancing with the Stars star was recently honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours for contributions to humanitarian organisations and disadvantaged women. After the fashion designer … Read more

FIA warns overseas Pakistanis of stern action for spreading fake news against state institutions

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has warned to take stern actions against all those involved in spreading fake news against state institutions through social media, including the Pakistani origin expatriates. In a strong-worded statement issued here Sunday, FIA stated that it has initiated inquiry against Anchorperson Sami Ibrahim for transmission of anti-state videos & statements … Read more

Havana hotel blast toll rises to 30

Havana

Authorities said on Sunday that the death toll from an accidental explosion at a luxury hotel in central Havana had risen to 30, as firefighters continued to search through the rubble. The public health ministry reported that twenty-four people were being treated in hospitals following the powerful blast on Friday, which was thought to be … Read more

Brumbies threaten NZ dominance as Blues set pace with Rebels rout

Brumbies

As the top three in Super Rugby Pacific pulled away over the weekend, the Auckland Blues demonstrated their title credentials, the ACT Brumbies showed signs of being a serious threat, and the Canterbury Crusaders demonstrated they are not a spent force. The rampant Blues led the way with a 71-28 thrashing of the Melbourne Rebels … Read more

According to experts how executives should address Roe v. Wade,

Roe v. Wade

Corporations have in large part remained silent since the leak of a draft opinion suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The capacity loss of what’s been a constitutional proper for nearly 1/2 a century has divided us and created an uproar nationwide. However, fundamental companies, with … Read more

Saudi King Salman enters hospital for ‘examinations’: report

King Salman

Saudi Arabia’s ailing King Salman was admitted to a hospital on Sunday for unspecified tests, according to state media. The kingdom has generally sought to quell speculation about the 86-year-old monarch health, who has ruled the Arab world’s largest economy and top oil exporter since 2015. He entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the coastal … Read more

EU wrangles over details of Russia oil embargo

EU

European diplomats were negotiating the terms of the EU’s sixth round of sanctions against Russia, with several members seeking guarantees for their oil supplies On Sunday. To punish Moscow for invading Ukraine, the European Commission proposed a package last week that would have seen most EU members suspend oil imports from Russia by the end … Read more

With her beautiful snapshot, Reese Witherspoon gets hearts racing

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon stunned admirers with a stunning photo she shared on social media. The Big Little Lies star astonished observers with her breathtaking Instagram photo in which she aced the light pink attire with matching shoes, making us fall in love with her all over again. The 46-year-old actor captioned the photo, “Everything looks better … Read more

Disney remains silent on the SCOTUS opinion leak, spoke against Florida

Disney

Disney has remained silent about the Supreme Court opinion leak, even after making several public statements regarding Florida’s most up-to-date laws. CEO Bob Chapek issued an announcement on Florida’s Parental Rights in Education invoice rapidly after the rules became formally signed into law via Gov. Ron DeSantis. Chapek stated that the invoice, which he has … Read more

Saudi says King Salman to remain in hospital after colonoscopy

Saudi

Saudi Arabia’s ailing King Salman will remain hospitalized after undergoing tests including a colonoscopy, according to state media on Sunday. For years, the kingdom has tried to quell speculation about the health of the 86-year-old monarch, who has ruled the world’s top oil exporter since 2015. He entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the coastal … Read more

Hong Kong leader appointment violates democratic norms: EU chief

Hong Kong

The appointment of a former security chief as Hong Kong’s new leader, according to the European Union’s foreign policy chief, violated democratic norms. A small committee of Beijing loyalists appointed John Lee, 64, who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement, as Hong Kong leader on Sunday. “The European Union regrets this violation of … Read more