As much of US dials back July 4 plans, Trump goes big
While public health officials are urging Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations amid a spike of coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump is going big for what he is promising will be a “special evening” in the nation’s capital. Trump is set hold his “Salute for America” celebration Saturday with […]
India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rain
MUMBAI (REUTERS) – India recorded its highest single-day spike of coronavirus cases on Saturday (July 4), with over 22,000 new cases and 442 deaths, as infections rose in the western and southern parts of the country amid heavy monsoon rain. The western state of Maharashtra, home to the densely packed financial capital Mumbai, has the country’s […]
Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra in money-laundering case
Shilpa Shetty’s husband and businessman Raj Kundra has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that he knew Ranjeet Singh Bindra, one of the accused in the Dawood Ibrahim aide Iqbal Mirchi’s case. Kundra who was questioned by the ED on Wednesday morning in connection with the case has said that while he knew Bindra, he was […]
Kanye West once again announces bid for presidency
It’s been five years since Kanye West first declared his intent to run for presidency. Considering it was during a time the rapper was making many… interesting statements throughout that period, we chose to laugh it off as one of his notorious antics. But now it’s happening again. West, once again, has taken to Twitter […]
Guru Nanak anniversary coins, stamps approved
The Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC) has approved the design for the commemorative coins and postage stamps which will mark the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.
Mohib Mirza, Aamina Sheikh part ways after 14 years of marriage
One of Pakistan’s much-adored couple, Aamina Sheikh and Mohib Mirza, have parted ways, ending a marriage that spanned over 14 years. The actor confirmed during an interview with a local news channel about calling it quits with Sheikh. Upon being asked about the rumours rife regarding their split, Mirza stated: “No, we are not together.” […]
Kurds force rejects Damascus’ call to join Syrian army
DAMASCUS: Syrian Kurdish forces rejected a call Wednesday from the regime’s army and police to join their ranks following a Turkish cross-border incursion. The appeal by Damascus comes after regime troops deployed along parts of Syria’s northeastern border in a deal with Kurdish authorities to help stave off the Turkish offensive — launched October 9. […]
India to reopen Taj Mahal with social distancing, masks
Visitors to the Taj Mahal will have to wear masks at all times, keep their distance and not touch its glistening marble surfaces when India’s 17th-century monument to love reopens on Monday after a three-month COVID-19 shutdown. Only 5,000 tourists will be allowed in a day, split into two groups, a far cry from peak […]
Sheriff: 2 dead, 8 hurt in South Carolina nightclub shooting
A shooting at a South Carolina nightclub left two people dead and eight wounded on early Sunday. According to reports, a Greenville County sheriff’s deputy noticed a skirmish at Lavish Lounge just before 2 am, and called for backup because of gunfire from inside the building. Responding officials took victims inside the lounge to the […]
Man attacks family with acid in Bahawalnagar
BAHAWALNAGAR: A man doused a woman, as well as her two brothers and a sister-in-law, with acid over a family fight here in Faqirwali on Wednesday, police said. Bahawalnagar police confirmed that the families of the burnt woman and the suspect were at loggerheads and that in total, five people, including two women, were wounded. […]
