In Washington, Biden talks with the leaders of Sweden and Finland.
At The White House on Thursday, President Joe Biden met with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, right, and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto.
Day: May 19, 2022
Sudan arrests Communist Party figures as thousands protest coup
Sudanese security authorities arrested senior anti-coup figures on Thursday, according to their party, after mass protests against the military takeover last year. “Security forces raided the house of the political secretary of the Sudanese Communist Party Mohammed Mukhtar al-Khatib,” the party said in a statement. Another leading party member was also arrested at Khartoum airport, … Read more
Johnny Depp has been accused of romanticising narcotics and engaging in unethical behaviour on film sets
Tracey Jacobs, Johnny Depp’s former agent, accused the Pirates of the Caribbean actor of romanticising drugs and arriving late to film sets during the continuing defamation trial on Thursday. Jacobs, who previously worked with Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, and others, claimed in court that Depp’s unprofessional behaviour caused the film business to be “reluctant to … Read more
Russian military shelled Severodonetsk, killing twelve people
According to the governor of the region, Serhei Haiday, Russian bombardment of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk killed at least 12 people and injured another 40. The regional governor of Luhansk announced on social media that “12 people have died and more than 40 people have been injured in Severodonetsk.” He accused Russian forces … Read more
A Russian soldier accused of war crimes apologises to the victim’s widow and claims he was instructed to shoot her
In court on Thursday, a Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Kyiv said his acts were “wrong” and that he was forced to shoot an unarmed civilian by a higher-up. In the first war crimes trial since the conflict began, Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, pleaded guilty to killing the civilian. He told the court … Read more
Exhumations in the outskirts of Kharkiv
Residents of Mala Rogan, near Kharkiv, assist a Ukrainian police forensics team in exhuming remains.
Johnny Depp cooks waffles for the supporters who are cheering him on
Johnny Depp won hearts when he served waffles for those backing him on during his defamation trial against Amber Heard. On Thursday, Depp looked to be in a good mood. He grinned and waved to his followers, who had gathered outside the courtroom in support of the actor, and said he had cooked “breakfast for … Read more
Ukraine film-makers horrified by Top Gun jet display at Cannes
At the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, Ukrainians argued that all Russians should have been barred from the festival, and they were appalled by the fighter jet demonstration used to advertise “Top Gun: Maverick.” The 75th edition of the festival has given a platform to Ukrainian films this year, banned official Russian delegations and featured … Read more
Is Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s Italian wedding this week?
Fans of Kourtney Kardashian were gathering evidence to back up their predictions that the reality star’s wedding to Travis Barker would take place this week in Italy. The 43-year-old socialite’s two stylists recently shared photos of an airport runway and packed up outfits, according to The Sun. Dani Michelle posted a selfie with a glimpse … Read more
Preity Zinta shares hilarious throwback picture with Salman Khan
Preity Zinta took to social media to share an awesome flashback photo with Salman Khan with her admirers. Preity has been absent on the big screen for a long time. She does, however, continue to interact with her admirers on social media. Recently, the actress shared a unseen throwback picture with her co-star Salman Khan. … Read more
The US Senate votes to end a filibuster and moves forward with a $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate is voting to end a filibuster and pass a bill worth about $40 billion to deliver help to Ukraine as it fights back against Russia’s invasion. This vote requires 60 votes to pass, which the Senate is anticipated to do on a bipartisan basis. The Senate will next vote on ultimate passage … Read more
Margot Robbie to replace Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’?
As Johnny Depp’s ongoing feud with ex-Amber Heard rages on, the Pirates of the Caribbean producer has suggested that Margot Robbie could be in line to replace Depp in the franchise. Jerry Bruckheimer recently spoke with The Sunday Times culture magazine about the franchise’s future, which starred Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. When asked if … Read more
12 civilians killed in Luhansk region as Russian bombardment intensifies
According to the military administration in the Luhansk region, 12 people were murdered and more than 40 were injured in a day of severe shelling by Russian forces. Serhiy Haidai, the head of the Luhansk administration, reported that all of the casualties occurred in Severodonetsk. The bombardment was chaotic, according to Haidai, who added that … Read more
French Open: Alcaraz aims for first Grand Slam victory
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis sensation, has set his sights on the forthcoming French Open at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old has yet to win a Grand Slam in his career, but he seems confident in his ability to do so in the lucrative clay-court tournament. Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Australian … Read more
During a courtroom outburst, a Buffalo shooting suspect was referred to as a “coward”
Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white guy, was charged in the racist attack at Tops Friendly Market on Saturday; which left ten people dead and three more injured. A courtroom spectator yelled “coward” at the 18-year-old white guy charged with the murders of ten people in a racist shooting spree at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. … Read more
Russia to open Ukraine’s ports if sanctions are removed
According to the Interfax news agency, Russia’s foreign ministry has stated that it will only open access to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports if sanctions against the Kremlin are lifted. Ukraine, one of the world’s largest grain producers, used to export the majority of its goods via seaports, but since Russia’s invasion, it has been obliged … Read more
Israel arrests Al Jazeera reporter’s pallbearer, probe into killing ‘ongoing’
Israel confirmed the arrest of one of the pallbearers for deceased Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Thursday, while the army stated the inquiry into her death was “ongoing.” Abu Akleh was shot dead during an Israeli army raid in the West Bank last week. Palestinians and the TV network said Israeli troops killed her, while … Read more
Martina appreciates Swiatek for handling pressure elegantly
Martina Navratilova, the legendary tennis player, has declared Poland’s Iga Swiatek the “overwhelming favorite” to win the 2018 French Open. Swiatek, now 20, became the first Polish player to win the clay-court championship at Roland Garros in 2020. Furthermore, the youngster has been on a tear recently, winning five tournaments in a row since February. … Read more
A kidnapped woman was rescued after leaving a note at a KFC asking for assistance
Diego Glay, 23, was charged with abduction and eluding arrest in Memphis, Tennessee, for allegedly detaining his girlfriend against her will. According to authorities, a KFC employee in Tennessee assisted in the rescue of an allegedly kidnapped woman; the women left a message at the restaurant “begging for help.” On Sunday evening, the woman left … Read more
US does not plan on sending military security to Kyiv embassy
A senior US defense official states that the the US military has no plans to send troops to the US embassy in Kyiv. It reopened on Wednesday, though this does not rule out the possibility of future deployments. According to defense officials, the Pentagon will defer to the State Department on embassy security needs, but … Read more
Balochistan CM Bizenjo says no-trust motion is part of politics
Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has said that a no-confidence motion is part of politics and they are ready to face it. “Never before in history has there been a movement against a person who says that he does not have enough numbers,” he said. Read more: No-confidence motion submitted against Balochistan CM Bazinjo “If … Read more
Quality is timeless: Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho, who is approaching his 60th birthday, has stated that he has more to give to world football. Mourinho stated ahead of their Conference League final against Feyenoord that quality knows no age. “Quality is timeless. The same is true for players. There are guys who are terrific at 20 and players who are … Read more
Prime minister: “Swedish people will be best protected within the NATO alliance”
The “watershed moment” for Sweden’s decision to apply for NATO membership came as a result of Russia’s “full-scale aggression” against Ukraine, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Thursday at the Rose Garden. “My government has come to the conclusion that the security of the Swedish people will be best protected within the NATO alliance, and this is backed by very broad … Read more
Alia Bhatt is on her way to shoot her Hollywood film
Alia Bhatt is gearing up to revive her ‘acting career’ in Hollywood with her first film, Heart of Stone, starring Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) and Jamie Dorman (Fifty Shades). The actress posted a sun-kissed snapshot of herself on the go on Instagram on Thursday. In the same post, the diva expressed her enthusiasm and apprehension … Read more
Taliban’s top leader makes additional promises about women’s rights, but jokes that “naughty women” should stay at home
A top Taliban official reiterated the group’s unmet promise to allow girls back into high school; promising “good news soon,” but advising those protesting the regime’s restrictions on women’s rights to stay at home. The Taliban overturned their decision in March; postponing the return indefinitely despite several promises that girls would be able to attend … Read more
Amy Schumer looks stunning with her long nails and refers to herself as “Kamy Kardashian.”
Amy Schumer, an American stand-up comedian, appeared to be super stylish in long nails while hosting Disney’s Upfront with Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner on Tuesday. The actress looked stunning in blue ripped jeans and a blue blazer as she exited the Four Seasons in New York City, where she was greeted by fans outside. … Read more
Pace bowlers could have done a better job: Mominul
Bangladesh Test captain Mominul Haque stated his squad will take confidence from the first drew Test and put in a comprehensive team effort in the series-clinching second game in Dhaka. Bangladesh drew the Test against Sri Lanka, but more importantly, they were able to move on from their poor showing in South Africa. To lead … Read more
KSE-100 Index shed 43 points to close at 42,983.45 points
KARACHI: The benchmark index witnessed a profit-taking session on Thursday, as international markets turned red, owing to the weak global cues. An analyst at Pearl Securities said the rupee has crossed the mark of Rs200 against the dollar, depreciating for the 11th consecutive session, which further dented the investors’ interest. “Despite, 29bps reduction in the … Read more