Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Taiwan requests Chinese veterinarians to care for its favorite panda

Taiwan

Taiwan has invited Chinese veterinarians to assist in the treatment of a male panda who has become critically ill. Beijing gave the giant panda known as Tuan Tuan and his breeding mate Yuan Yuan to Taiwan in 2008. However, the 18-year-old bear’s condition has gotten worse, and zookeepers in Taiwan believe he may have a … Read more

Judi Dench requests a “disclaimer” at beginning of each episode in “The Crown”

Judi Dench

Dame Judi Dench demanded a disclaimer before each episode of The Crown in an open letter to Netflix. The actress specifically referred to the show’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II’s parenting style and the abdication scene. “ The show’s seventh and last season will premiere on Netflix on November 9, 2022. Dame Judi Dench demanded … Read more

Libya conflict: The UN requests a ceasefire after 32 deaths

Libya conflict

Following a day of fatal violence between political factions in the capital, Tripoli, the UN has demanded an immediate end to hostilities in Libya. The health ministry reported that during the conflict, at least 32 individuals were murdered and several others were injured. Since the long-reigning dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in a NATO-supported … Read more

Ranveer Singh requests an extension on his nude photoshoot case after police summoned him  

Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh Naked Photoshoot Scandal: Last month, actor Ranveer Singh posted photos from his naked photoshoot, which sparked a social media uproar. Insisting that by posing for these photos, the actor had offended women’s modesty, an FIR was filed against him. The Mumbai Police have called the actor, who has since asked for a two-week … Read more

Al-Azhar issues Fatwa on President’s request to suspend Friday prayers

Dr Arif Alvi requests Egypt’s Al-Azhar

Egypt’s Al-Azhar has issued a Fatwa (edict) on the request of President Dr Arif Alvi permitting suspension of Friday prayers to control the spread of deadly coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan. President also said on twitter, “I request Ulema to take urgent action to stop #CoronaVirus spread in Pakistan, based on principles of Islam from Quran … Read more