Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Griner: WNBA star makes opportunity appeal to Biden

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U.S. WNBA ball star Brittney Griner has made an immediate supplication. President Joe Biden to support her in a close to home letter. Shipped off the White House on Monday as she remains confined. Griner, who was held at a Moscow air terminal on Feb. 17 when a pursuit of her baggage supposedly uncovered numerous … Read more

CJCSC General Nadeem Raza calls on Iranian President

TEHRAN: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza called on President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi and discussed strengthening bilateral security and defence cooperation between the two countries. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Nadeem Raza called on President Raisi during an official visit to Iran and discussed matters of bilateral … Read more

Griner: U.S. b-ball star goes on trial in Russia on drug charges

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U.S. b-ball star Brittney Griner went being investigated in a court on the edges of Moscow. Friday to hear drug charges that could see her serve as long as 10 years in a Russian prison. Griner, 31, was officially told at this first hearing that she was accused of purposefully bringing opiates into Russia. She … Read more

President Alvi, US ambassador discuss bilateral issues

ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed envoys of the United States of America (USA), Turkiye, Australia, European Union (EU), Bhutan, and Sudan presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi in a ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Following the presentation of the credentials, the US Ambassador Donald Armin Blome, Turkish Ambassador Dr Mehmet Pacaci, Australian High Commissioner Neil … Read more

Hamilton: Don’t stage F1’s negative old voices

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Lewis Hamilton called for Formula One’s privileged few to be given no broadcast appointment. Following 91-year-old previous supremo Bernie Ecclestone and resigned triple title holder Nelson Piquet. Ecclestone safeguarded Russian President Vladimir Putin in a TV interview on Thursday as somebody he would “take a shot” for. Hamilton, Formula One’s just Black driver who has … Read more

Ecclestone: Former F1 supremo censured for ‘phenomenal’ Putin remarks

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The Briton, who is not generally associated with Formula One. Likewise told ITV’s Good Morning Britain.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy might finished the intrusion of his nation by talks with Putin. Ecclestone drew judgment on Thursday after the 91-year-old safeguarded Russian President Vladimir Putin in a TV interview. English Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the … Read more

Griner returns: U.S. ‘effectively’ looking for WNBA star from Russia

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The United States is attempting to determine WNBA star Brittney Griner’s confinement in Russia. The White House public safety guide declined to give any subtleties about the case. Washington has called on Russia to deliver the player home. Griner has been held since February and has to deal with upwards of 10 years in jail … Read more

Colombian president Gustavo Petro pledges to protect rainforest

Colombian president Gustavo Petro pledges to protect rainforest

Colombian president, will take office in August with ambitious proposals to halt the record-high rates of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Petro has promised to limit agribusiness expansion into the forest, and create reserves where Indigenous communities and others are allowed to harvest rubber, acai and other non-timber forest products. He has also pledged income … Read more

The new Colombian president wants to repair ties with the US

Colombia has been Washington’s closest ally for decades. Petro wants to renegotiate Colombia’s trade agreements with the US. He also wants to end the drug war and shift the nation’s economy away from fossil fuels. With Gustavo Petro’s victory in Sunday’s presidential elections in Colombia, a new chapter in the nation’s relationship with the US … Read more

Gandhi’s grandson withdraws from the presidential election, dealing a blow to India’s opposition.

 the grandson of India’s freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi, withdrew out of the contest He said he wanted to “foster national consensus in addition to Opposition unity” For July 18, national and state lawmakers will vote on a new president. After a coalition of opposition parties presented his name for president, the grandson of India’s freedom … Read more

President: The EU’s position on Ukraine’s candidacy the start know about of a historic week

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 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the coming week will be momentous for his country and he anticipates increased unfriendly action. Father’s Day, Medical Workers’ Day, and Farmer’s Day all fall on June 19 of course, I want to congratulate all of our medical professionals today The only reason Ukrainian parents were able to raise such children … Read more

Ecuador’s President Lasso declares state of exception over protests

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Ecuador’s President, Guillermo Lasso, has declared a state of exception in three regions. Indigenous groups have been protesting against the government’s economic policies. Curfews will be in effect in Quito from 22:00 local time (03:00 GMT) until 05:00 on Saturday. QUITO – Ecuador’s President, Guillermo Lasso, has proclaimed a state of exception in three of … Read more

President Alvi returns Elections Amendment bill unsigned

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has returned the Elections (Amendment) bill 2022 unsigned after citing certain reasons and recording his observations. The bill passed by the joint session of parliament calls for ending the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and ends voting rights for Overseas Pakistanis. After bills are passed by the joint sitting, … Read more

President: Ukraine has made every effort to become an EU candidate

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Ukraine has made every effort to become eligible to apply for membership in the European Union. This is the greatest contribution to the future of Europe in many years,” Zelensky said. the European Commission suggested to the European Council that it affirm Ukraine’s desire to join the EU and award it candidate status Ukraine has … Read more

Macrons majority in doubt after first round of parliament vote

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French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was in risk of falling short of a majority. In Sunday’s first round, Macron’s alliance was neck-and-neck with NUPES. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne: “We have a week ahead of us to mobilise”.   After a first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, which witnessed a rise in support for … Read more

US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032

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Plastic waste is devastating for fish and other wildlife. Only 9 percent of all the plastic ever made has been recycled. The order will cover the nation’s 423 national parks but also wildlife refuges.   The United States will phase out single-use plastics in national parks and other public lands over the next decade President … Read more

Nigeria ruling party picks ex-governor of Lagos Tinubu to run for president

Nigeria’s ruling party has chosen its presidential candidate for 2023. Bola Tinubu is a former governor of Lagos State. The elections will be held after President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office next year. Nigeria’s ruling party announced Bola Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos State, as its presidential candidate for the elections set for February 2023. … Read more

ISU to raise least age for senior contests to 17

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The choice came after Russian professional skater Kamila Valieva tried positive for a prohibited substance while at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, when she was 15. Valieva’s case provoked inquiries about whether the base age for rivals in figure skating should have been raised to safeguard minors. ISU (The International Skating Union)  casted a … Read more

Putin, African Union head meet Friday to discuss food crisis

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Washington and Brussels have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Moscow. Putin will receive Senegalese President Macky Sall, who chairs the African Union. The UN has said Africa faces an “unprecedented” crisis caused by the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host the African Union’s Secretary-General on Friday for talks on grain supplies and political cooperation, amid … Read more

Russia Moves To ‘Minimise’ Effects Of EU Oil Ban: Kremlin

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Russia said Wednesday that it was taking steps to mitigate the impact of an EU oil ban, as its other key energy export, gas, has fallen since President Vladimir Putin dispatched troops to Ukraine. At a summit on Monday, the EU agreed to a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow, which will halt the majority … Read more

Asia Cup 2022: SL ready to host the tournament on one condition

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has agreed to host the 18th Asia Cup if all teams agree to changes in the schedule for Asia’s mega event. SLC has initiated talks on bringing all participating boards to the table and shifting the tournament’s schedule from August 27 to August 24. “Adjustments in the dates are made following … Read more

Brazil storm death toll rises to 100: officials

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The death toll from torrential rains that caused floods and landslides in northeastern Brazil had risen to 100 officials said Tuesday, as rescue workers searched for more victims. The landslides ripped apart houses in neighborhoods such as Jardim Monteverde, a poor community just outside of Recife. Rescue workers have found dozens of bodies buried in … Read more

Biden emphasizes Ukraine’s battle for democracy in memorial day speech

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In his Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, In which he emphasizes the crisis underscores the need of continuing to fight for independence. Right now, Russia is waging a campaign of aggression to suffocate freedom and democracy. In the very culture and identity of neighboring Ukraine, Freedom was never free. Championing democracy has always … Read more

An ISIS-affiliated suspect has been apprehended in connection with an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Bush.

An ISIS member has been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to murder former President George W. Bush. “An Iraqi citizen living in Columbus, Ohio, has been charged federally with an immigration offense as well as aiding and abetting a plan to assassinate former US President George W. Bush,” the Justice Department said in … Read more

Baseball training camp underway in Gujranwala ahead of Qualifiers

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The training camp for the national baseball team is underway at Ajwa City, Gujranwala to prepare for the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifier 2022. The tournament will be held in Panama City, Panama on September 28 this year. Several players are participating in the pool session as a part of training. Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) … Read more

Somalia: mired in violence and chaos

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Since the military administration of President Siad Barre fell in 1991, Somalia has been in disarray. A new president was elected about midnight on Sunday after a long process. His ouster was followed by a civil war and the rise of the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, which is linked to Al-Qaeda and tried to take over … Read more

Somalia: mired in violence and chaos

Since the military administration of President Siad Barre fell in 1991, Somalia has been in disarray. A new president was elected about midnight on Sunday after a long process. His ouster was followed by a civil war and the rise of the Al-Shabaab Islamist group, which is linked to Al-Qaeda and tried to take over … Read more

Somalia’s foreign partners hail peaceful election of new president

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The election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who takes office amid months of political upheaval and faces issues such as a deadly insurgency and a terrible drought, was welcomed by Somalia’s international partners on Monday. Residents in the capital Mogadishu raced through the streets banging metal cans and fired guns into the air in celebration … Read more