Tue, 21-Oct-2025

French minister Zacharopoulou investigated after rape allegations

Chrysoula Zacharopoulou is a junior minister in President Emmanuel Macron’s government. She is now state secretary for development, Francophonie, and international partnerships. One complaint was lodged May 25 and the investigation opened two days later. Prosecutors in France said on Wednesday that they were looking into a junior minister Chrysoula Zacharopoulou in President Emmanuel Macron’s … Read more

Merseyrail staff accept a salary deal as further UK rail strikes loom 

rail strike

TSSA union announced on Wednesday that its members at Merseyrail had voted to accept a 7.1% pay increase. Agreement is more than double what Network Rail and train operators offered during negotiations with the RMT union. The TSSA said the deal shows unions are “in no way a block on finding solutions”. UK rail strikes: A … Read more

Iqra Aziz gushes over husband Yasir Hussain in a photo

Iqra Aziz

The Raqeeb Se actress is missing her husband, who is in Berlin for the Javed Iqbal premiere. Yasir is enjoying the success of his serial killer thriller in a distant country. Iqra has shared a beautiful photo with Yasir and written a heartfelt note. Iqra Aziz, Pakistan’s much-loved actress, never misses an opportunity to publish … Read more

Deepika looks captivating, as she attends an event alongside Rami Malek and Yasmin Sabri

Deepika

Deepika is making a great impression at some of the largest events abroad. The actress changed out of her jeans and t-shirt for a stunning white gown. She attended an event for a jewellery company she supports. Deepika Padukone is leading a glamorous life typical of a Bollywood star. The actress is making a great … Read more

Prince Charles and Camilla visit the mass grave of the 250,000 Rwandan genocide victims

Prince Charles

PRINCE Charles and Camilla paid a moving tribute to the 250,000 people who perished in the Rwandan genocide by visiting a mass grave and memorial. The Duchess of Cornwall, 74, and the Prince of Wales, 73, arrived in Rwanda today, making them the first members of the royal family to do so. More than 45,000 … Read more

Shopify focuses on B2B to restore momentum

Best Shopify Apps You Should Have in 2024

Shopify unveils new tools to compete with Amazon and recover its fortunes. The Canadian-based company’s shares plunged 75% last year, wiping out more than $130bn in market value. It is targeting a “huge untapped market” for business-to-business transactions. Shopify is targeting a “huge untapped market” for business-to-business transactions as it unveils new tools to compete … Read more

Travel Diaries: Ayeza Khan Enjoys Trip With Her Brothers

Ayeza Khan

Ayeza Khan will be missing on screens for a while now. She wants a break for a breather for her hair and skin. She is spending her break time on a vacation with her brothers and even had a fan moment with Salt Bae.  Ayeza Khan was recently spotted on vacation with her brothers in … Read more

Chinese banks agree to provide $2.3bn loan: Miftah Ismail

Federal Minister for Revenue and Finance Miftah Ismail

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said that the Chinese consortium of banks has signed the $2.3 billion (15 billion renminbi) loan facility agreement. In his tweet, the finance minister said the inflow was expected within a couple of days. He thanked the Chinese government for facilitating the transaction without providing … Read more

Fuel prices boost Canadian inflation to 7.7%

Canadian inflation

Consumer price index (CPI) at highest level since January 1983. CPI figures surpassed the average forecast of 7.4%. Bank of Canada will raise the benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points Canadian inflation has reached its highest level in 39 years, with annual price increases of 7.7% in May. A variety of sectors contributed to … Read more

In-camera session of parliament to be called about talks with TTP: Rana Sana

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that an in-camera session of parliament will be called to brief the members about the discussion of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), which discussed the talks with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the situation in Afghanistan. Read more: Imran says never thought to appoint his favourite man as … Read more

UK: Half of the Russian rebel force is dead or injured.

Russian-backed rebel forces in Ukraine’s Donetsk region sustained significant losses. UK intelligence estimates Donetsk militia has lost 55% of its initial strength. Russian forces launched missiles at the southern city of Mykolaiv. According to UK intelligence officials, Russian and Russian-backed rebel forces in Ukraine’s Donetsk region have sustained significant losses. According to their estimates, the … Read more

Rare £2 million vintage Ferrari F40 supercar SMASHES into a barrier at the last second, scattering parts over the road

FERRARI Smash

Even if you have no interest in automobiles, there are some car model names you will recognise. One of them is the Ferrari F40, a supercar from the 1990s with an extremely restricted manufacturing run that is now valued up to £2 million. It was brought out by its owner just for the Kerenzerbergrennen classic … Read more

Sri Lankan ‘dustbowls’ great practice for Tests, says Warner

Sri Lankan

Hosts take unbeatable 3-1 lead in series ahead of two Tests starting next week. Australia suffered a 3-0 Test whitewash in 2016. Warner said the visitors are equipped to handle the spin. Australia opener David Warner said pitches offering “extreme” spin in Sri Lanka’s ODI series victory have helped the tourists prepare for the upcoming … Read more

Jay Powell tries to calm recession fears but warns about inflation

US recession

Jay Powell attempted to allay fears and concerns about an oncoming recession. The chairman of the US Federal Reserve warned that inflation could continue to surprise to the upside. Inflation numbers have been worse than anticipated over the past few weeks. Jay Powell attempted to allay fears and concerns about an oncoming recession while cautioning … Read more

Eight Russian and Chinese warships tracked by Japan near its coast.

At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been seen this week in waters close to Japan. Analysts say this is a show of force from Russia and China. Japan’s ambassador to China says Russia is trying to “terrify” Japan with its military. At least eight Russian and Chinese warships have been seen this week … Read more

Why are foes Israel and Lebanon now speaking?

Indirect negotiations are being held between Lebanon and Israel Israel is to begin developing the Karish field, part of it is included in lebanon’s maritime border. A strategy put up by US would establish a marine commercial border between the two nations. Indirect negotiations are being held between Lebanon and Israel, which are technically at … Read more

photojournalist Maks Levin was killed by Russian forces: RSF report

Photojournalist Maks Levin

RSF says Russian soldiers killed Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin. They reached their conclusions after sending a team to Ukraine to investigate. His body was found with the body of soldier Oleksiy Chernyshov, on April 1. Russian soldiers killed Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin in March, possibly after having tortured him, media rights group Reporters Without Borders … Read more

Willey strikes as England dismiss Netherlands for 244 in 3rd ODI

England

Three players hit half-centuries for the Netherlands who were bowled out for 244 in Amstelveen. Willey was the pick of the bowlers with 4-36, while Brydon Carse took 2-49. World champions England piled up a world-record total of 498-4 in the first match. David Willey starred as England bowled the Netherlands out for 244 in … Read more

PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as RDA deposits cross $4.5bn

Foreign funding

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked overseas Pakistanis for their contributions as Roshan Digital Account deposits crossed $4.5 billion. “Happy that yesterday State Bank received $57 million, the largest inflow in a day ever,” he said in a tweet. The prime minister thanked the overseas Pakistanis for reposing trust in their motherland. He expressed … Read more

Texas school shooting location to be demolished

State Senator told media that US Vice President had suggested demolishing the institution. He did not specify a date for the school’s demolition. There are allegations that police delayed confronting the attacker for more than an hour. At a tense and emotional council meeting on Tuesday, when locals were demanding answers about the shooting, Don … Read more

Pakistan bourse down 68 points amid profit-taking

Pakistan

KARACHI: The equity market continued with Tuesday’s momentum and hit an intraday high of 42,880 points but was unable to sustain and lost to close at 42,458, losing 68 points, dealers said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said the market opened in the green territory where profit-taking was initiated in the first half of the … Read more

SECP notifies draft Asset Backed Securitisation Regulations, 2022

SECP

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified the draft Asset Backed Securitisation Regulations, 2022 (The ‘Regulations’) for public consultation, a statement said on Wednesday. These regulations provide a mechanism for the asset-backed securitisation, covering all aspects of the securitisation process, it added. Currently, the asset-backed securitisation is governed by the Asset … Read more

Alaphilippe set for comeback after two-month absence

Alaphilippe

Julian Alaphilippe will return from injury at Sunday’s French Championships. The 30-year-old suffered multiple fractures during April’s Liege-Bastogne-Liege. His team-mate Remco Evenepoel will also race this weekend. Double world road cycling champion Julian Alaphilippe will make his return after two months out injured at Sunday’s French Championships, his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team announced on Tuesday. … Read more

Alizeh Shah smiles bright in her sun-kissed pictures, see photos

Alizeh Shah

Alizeh Shah shared her latest pictures on Instagram. She looked absolutely stunning in her sun-kissed pictures. Alizeh has a huge fan following pictures on Instagram. Alizeh Shah takes every opportunity to enchant her fans with her enthralling and cute appearance. Her stunning beauty will have you falling in love with her all over again. Her … Read more

Vivo X80 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro vs OPPO Find X5 Pro: detail Specs Comparison

vivo x80 pro vs oneplus 10 pro

The latest Vivo flagship has just been released in the European market: the Vivo X80 Pro, which features incredible cameras with Carl Zeiss optics. Every BBK Electronics brand now has a top-tier flagship in the global market. This table compares the specifications of the Vivo X80 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, and OPPO Find X5 Pro. … Read more

Why Elon Musk still afraid to finalize Twitter deal?

Elon Musk

Elon Musk says his purchase offer for Twitter is “temporarily on hold”. Elon Musk met with Twitter staff for the first time to discuss his acquisition of the social media platform. Musk’s $54.20 per share offer was accepted by Twitter shareholders earlier this month. Elon Musk put his $44 billion purchase offer for Twitter is “temporarily … Read more