A government official said Friday that India aims to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies in an effort to boost production as power disruptions intensify a scorching heat wave. Coal provides more than two-thirds of India’s energy needs, and the government has shied away from the cost of switching to renewables, even as … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s king has been brought to a hospital in Jeddah, on the Red Sea, for medical examinations. The official Saudi Press Agency did not disclose any additional information on King Salman’s condition or the nature of the examinations. The king, who is 86 years old, was admitted to King Faisal Specialist Hospital. “May God … Read more
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that winning the quadruple this season is “extremely unlikely” after his team squandered two points in the Premier League title chase by drawing with Tottenham. On Saturday night, the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by Spurs as Luis Diaz equalized after Son Heung-second-half min’s opening. With a win … Read more
Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, paid an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Sunday, crossing the border from Slovakia to meet with her Ukrainian counterpart Olena Zelenska at a school that is being used as a shelter for displaced civilians, including children, according to her spokesman. “I wanted to come on Mother’s … Read more
Netflix is reportedly ‘annoyed and frustrated’ with Meghan Markle after Pearl animation row. Royal correspondent Russell Myers made this claim in his interview with Pod Save The Queen. He was quoted saying, “There have been certain reports in UK and US media that the bosses of these streaming giants are getting a little frustrated, and you … Read more
In Tver, northwest of Moscow, a deadly fire broke out at an aeronautical research institute. A munitions plant in Perm, more than 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) to the east, has caught fire again. There were also fires in two different oil facilities in Bryansk, Belarus. Coincidences, or a clue that Ukrainians or their allies are … Read more
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: On Sunday, millions of Beijing residents lined up for another round of COVID-19 testing as the Chinese city tries to track down and isolate every infection in order to limit a tiny but persistent outbreak — and avert a prolonged lockdown akin to Shanghai. COVID restrictions in Beijing, Shanghai, and dozens of other major … Read more
Many celebrity mothers are overjoyed to celebrate their first Mother’s Day as mothers. During an interview with E! News, model Hunter McGrady revealed her intentions for the occasion. “I’ll spend the day celebrating with my family by spending time with my kid and hubby, and this year I’ll be joined by my own mother!” she … Read more
Mickey Gilley, the Texas honky-tonk whose name inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide boom of Western-themed nightclubs, has died. He was 86 years old. Gilley, who helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre in Branson, Missouri, died on Saturday. He had been performing as recently as last month, but his health … Read more
Poisoned homemade alcohol has killed 10 people in southern Iran. Several others are in serious condition. On Sunday, Fatemeh Nowruzian, a spokesperson for Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, informed that nine men and one woman had died in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas. 19 others had been hospitalized, four of them were in severe … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry issued a major warning about the state of their finances and how it ‘relies’ on the state of their relations with the Royal Family. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams made this claim in his interview with Us Weekly’s Royally Us. He was quoted saying, “From the Susssexes point of view, if they’re … Read more
Taking exception to the unlawful and unethical practice of dragging the military in the country’s internal politics, the Armed Forces expect all to abide by the law and keep them out of political discourse in the best interest of the country. Read more: US wants ruler like Musharraf who could surrender on call: Imran Khan According … Read more
British YouTube travel blogger Benjamin Rich, who specialises in distant and often hazardous regions of the world, was detained at Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome on Saturday, according to the president of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos. Rich, whose Bald and Bankrupt channel has 3.53 million followers, and Alina Tseliupa were seized near one of the launch pads … Read more
An air strike on a school in the village of Bilohirivka, Luhansk area, has killed at least 62 people. According to source, this is indicated in the consolidated report of the regional military-civil administrations on the situation in Ukraine’s regions as of 08:00 on May 8. Serhii Haidai, the chief of the Luhansk Regional Military … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to hospital on Saturday in the Red Sea city of Jeddah for medical examinations, according to a statement from the royal court, as published by the state-run Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The examinations are being carried out at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, according to the … Read more
Rich Strike came rushing up the rail for an 80-1 shock in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with favorites Epicenter and Zandon fighting in front. Rich Strike, ridden by Sonny Leon, came from last in the 20-horse field to win by three-quarters of a length over 4-1 favorite Epicenter. In front of a crowd that … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian government has fired the CEO of the Jeddah airport, citing mismanagement of airline operations during the Umrah season and the Eid holidays. According to Saudi media, the board of directors of Jeddah Airports Company has resolved to fire the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ryyan Tarabzoni, and replace him with Ayman … Read more
During a speech honoring World War II, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “evil has returned” to Europe, comparing Russia’s incursion to Nazi Germany. “Decades after World War II, darkness has returned to Ukraine, and it has become black and white again,” Zelensky said in a video address, in which he was filmed standing in front of … Read more
In the newest episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Scott Disick stated that he will “always adore” his ex-Kourtney Kardashian, who is now engaged to Travis Barker. The episode in question, which aired in October of last year, is about Travis proposing to Kourtney on a beach in Los Angeles. Throughout the show, Kourtney’s sister Khloe … Read more
A former safety chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement was anointed the commercial enterprise hub’s new leader on Sunday by means of a small committee of Beijing loyalists. John Lee, 64, changed into the handiest candidate in the Beijing-subsidized race to be triumphant outgoing chief Carrie Lam. The elevation of Lee, who is … Read more
A video of Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, laughing about losing the Oscars to Will Smith has gone viral on the internet. This week, the Sherlock star took over as host of Saturday Night Live. Cumberbatch returned to host the concert for the second time, entertaining the crowd with … Read more
The bombing of a village school in the eastern Ukrainian district of Luhansk by Russia is believed to have killed up to 60 people, according to the regional governor. According to Governor Serhiy Gaidai, Russian forces detonated a bomb on the school in Bilohorivka where some 90 people were sheltering on Saturday afternoon, causing a … Read more
Two Palestinians were apprehended by Israeli security after stabbing three people and fleeing the scene near Tel Aviv last week. “After a massive manhunt, the two terrorists who murdered three Israeli people in the horrific incident in the city of Elad have been apprehended,” the police, army, and domestic security agency announced. The two Palestinians, … Read more
In Tver, northwest of Moscow, a deadly fire broke out at an aeronautical research institute. A munitions plant in Perm, more than 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) to the east, has caught fire again. There were also fires in two different oil facilities in Bryansk, Belarus. Coincidences, or a sign that Ukrainians or their supporters are … Read more
The United Nations said Sunday that more Syrian children are in need than at any point since a terrible civil war erupted over a decade ago, yet assistance for them is “dwindling.” “Syria’s children have suffered for far too long and should not suffer any longer,” In a statement, the UN Children’s Fund noted that … Read more
George Perez, a DC Comics artist and writer who helped relaunch “Wonder Woman” and illustrated “New Teen Titans,” died on Saturday at the age of 67, the comics publisher confirmed. According to Variety, the South Bronx native died quietly beside his wife of pancreatic cancer. “George Pérez had an art style that was both dynamic … Read more
On the day of Moscow’s Victory Day festivities, Ukrainian soldiers prepared to defend their last bastion in the damaged port city of Mariupol, anxious to deny Russia a symbolic victory. Shelling and missile strikes have intensified in the build-up to the World War II anniversary, and rescuers are searching for 60 Ukrainian civilians feared killed … Read more
Boos and heckles greeted Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Sunday on his first public trip on account that nationwide protests erupted traumatic his ruling own family resign over the worsening financial crisis. Months of blackouts and acute shortages of food, fuel, and medicines have caused big struggles throughout the South Asian island in its … Read more
