Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Thousands expected to rally across US for abortion rights

US

Thousands of activists are preparing to take to the streets of the United States on Saturday in a national day of action to demand safe and legal abortion access. The planned nationwide protests are in response to a leaked draught opinion indicating that the conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court is considering overturning … Read more

New plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations announced

New plans for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations announced

Following speculations that the monarch will attend her Platinum Jubilee ceremonies, the British government has announced new plans to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign. The 96-year-old monarch made a rare public appearance at the Royal Windsor Horse Show this week, delighting supporters. Her presence has boosted courtiers’ hopes that she would be able to attend … Read more

Kyiv renames iconic Soviet monument

Kyiv

The mayor of Kyiv renamed an iconic Soviet-era arch symbolizing ties with Moscow “Arch of the Freedom of the Ukrainian People” on Saturday. The symbolic move comes after the city demolished a statue of two workers under the arch last month, one Russian and the other Ukrainian. “The city council today decided to ‘de-communise’ the … Read more

20 people were injured in Milwaukee gunfire following a Bucks playoff game

Twenty people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands had been watching the Bucks play the Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals, authorities said. None of the injuries from either shooting after Friday night’s game were believed to be life-threatening. The first shooting, involving … Read more

The disinformation board should look into Biden’s tweet :Bezoz

Jeff Bezoz

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos criticized President Biden for a tweet the president wrote suggesting that taxing wealthier corporations could help bring down inflation, calling lumping the two topics together with a “misdirection.” “You want to bring down inflation? Let’s make sure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share,” Biden tweeted on Friday evening. “The newly … Read more

Salman Khan shares his first look from ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ 

Salman Khan shares his first look from ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ 

Bollywood actor Salman Khan surprised his fans by making a shocking revelation regarding his forthcoming film, “Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.” On social media, the Dabangg star debuted his first look from the next film, and fans are swooning over his new look. On Saturday, the actor shared a photo from the film on his Instagram … Read more

As China, US vie for influence, Asean states put their own needs first, experts say

President Joe Biden

The ASEAN States will not take sides as US-China competition intensifies in the region, opting instead to engage the two powers based on their own needs, according to diplomatic observers. The assessment follows Washington’s decision to upgrade relations with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and name the White House National Security Council’s chief … Read more

Bellator welterweight: Storley beats Page; wins the title

Bellator

Logan Storley caused a shock by winning a split decision against Michael Page in a tense bout to claim the interim Bellator welterweight title. Page was supposed to battle undisputed champion Yaroslav Amosov in the main event at London, but the Ukrainian withdrew to help oppose Russia’s invasion of his homeland. Early on, Storley tried … Read more

3 Motorcyclists Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Arkansas

A wrong-way driver on Interstate 40 in western Arkansas collided with a group of motorcyclists, killing three people from Louisiana and injuring six others, according to Arkansas State Police. Patricia Lemar, 44, of Slidell, Louisiana; Leonard Lemar Jr., 46, of Slidell; and Malinda Shano, 50 of Terrytown, Louisiana, died in the crash near Mulberry on … Read more

Trump endorses Jan. 6 participant in Pa.’s GOP governor primary days before election

Donald trump

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Frankin, in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes primary for governor, dealing a potentially fatal blow to establishment Republicans who had hoped to head off a victory by the far-right politician who has trafficked in false claims of election fraud. “There is no one in Pennsylvania who has done … Read more

Indian soldier commits suicide in illegally occupied Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, an Indian soldier has committed suicide in Ramban district in Jammu region. The soldier identified as Ravi Kumar of 12 Rashtriya Rifles ended his life by shooting himself with his service rifle at an army camp in Banihal area of the district, the Kashmir Media Service reported. … Read more

Putin cautions Finland NATO Membership would harm relations

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Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned his Finnish colleague on Saturday that Finland’s ambitions to qualify for NATO membership could “harm” relations between the two countries. According to the Kremlin’s press office, Putin informed Sauli Niinisto that abandoning Finland’s “traditional policy of military neutrality would be an error because there are no threats to Finland’s security.” … Read more

Tennessee driver charged in pursuit leading to crash that killed elderly woman in Beech Grove

A Tennessee woman has been charged in connection with a police chase and subsequent crash that resulted in the death of an elderly driver. Angela Taylor, 45, of McDonald, Tenn. is accused of leading Beech Grove police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle in late April that caused the crash which killed Patricia Cloud, … Read more

US stocks finish bruising week on positive note

US

Wall Street stocks recovered on Friday after a bruising week marked by concerns about inflation, the Ukraine war, and the economic outlook. Following a strong session in Europe and Asia, Wall Street finished the week strongly, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq up nearly 4% and the S&P 500 breaking back above 4,000 points. But even with … Read more

First OnePlus Foldable phone could release in 2023

OnePlus

According to reports, OnePlus will release its first foldable phone next year. OnePlus is one of the few Android smartphone firms with a global presence in the premium class, alongside Samsung. Folding cellphones, on the other hand, are glaringly absent from the company’s inventory. OnePlus is working to change that, and according to the latest … Read more

PCB decides to form infrastructure committee to host Champions Trophy

PCB

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to form an infrastructure committee in order to host the Champions Trophy in 2025. According to sources, the committee will work on the infrastructure to host the ICC event, and will go beyond resources to improve infrastructure. Arif Saeed and Javed Qureshi of the governing board will … Read more

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected UAE president after brother’s death

Sheikh Mohamed

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s long-time de facto ruler, was elected president on Saturday, official media reported, a day after former leader Sheikh Khalifa died. According to WAM news agency, the 61-year-old was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, becoming the ruler of the oil-rich country founded by his father in … Read more

Finland seeks to reassure Russia about NATO bid

Finland sought to allay Moscow’s concerns about its NATO bid on Saturday, as fighting raged in Ukraine’s east, slowing a hoped-for Russian advance. Meanwhile, wives and parents of Ukrainian fighters trapped in the bowels of a besieged steel plant in the country’s south made a desperate plea to China for assistance in securing their release. … Read more

Sialkot ground not sacred place, says Christian leader

FAISALABAD: Contrary to claims of a leader of his community in Sialkot, a Christian leader hailing from Faisalabad, Huqooq Gul Masih on Monday said the ground where the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) had announced to hold a public gathering was not a sacred place or part of church. In a statement in response to … Read more

Relatives of Ukraine’s trapped Azovstal soldiers ask China for help

China

Relatives of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant urged China’s President Xi Jinping to “save” the encircled troops, saying he was the last world leader to whom Moscow would listen, On Saturday In another desperate appeal to help the soldiers holed up in the underground tunnels of the massive factory that has been … Read more

Nothing Phone (1) to be available on Flipkart soon

Nothing

Nothing is getting ready to release its highly anticipated smartphone, the Nothing phone 1. Carl Pei’s company hasn’t revealed any precise details regarding the launch, but it has hinted at its significant intentions for its debut smartphone. The smartphone would be unveiled in India with its international launch, according to the company. It was revealed … Read more

Russia inflation hits 20 year high in April

Annual inflation in Russia reached a two-decade high of 17.8 percent in April, fueled by Western sanctions over Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine, according to the statistics agency on Friday. Since President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on February 24, Russia has faced a barrage of international sanctions, including embargoes on key exports, which … Read more

Ukraine could win war by year-end: Kyiv intel chief

Ukraine

The war in Ukraine could reach a “breaking point” by August and end in defeat for Russia before the end of the year, according to Kyiv’s head of military intelligence, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, 36, told the news network that he is “optimistic” about the conflict’s current trajectory. “The breaking point will be in the … Read more