Young newlyweds from Philippines die while on honeymoon in Maldives
A young couple from the Philippines were killed while on their honeymoon in the island of Maldives on Sunday, according to officials. The 29-year-old woman and her 30-year-old husband, identified by media reports as Erika Joyce and Leomer Lagradilla, were both from Laguna, which is about 102 kilometers away from Manila. They were reportedly sweethearts from […]
Taiwan’s social media star dies after ravine fall
A Taiwanese social media star has died after falling into a ravine during a solo trek. Gigi Wu – dubbed the “Bikini Climber” – had managed to contact emergency services after falling down a ravine in Taiwan’s Yushan national park. However, bad weather had delayed rescue operations, with officials finding her body on Monday.
Ranveer and Varun to collaborate in the remake of cult classic “andaz apna apna”
Bollywood’s powerhouse performers, Varun Dhawan and Ranveer Singh, have picked up the gauntlet to do a task which even industry veterans cannot dream to fulfill the duo is in talks to star in the reloaded version of legendary film ‘Andaz Apna Apna’. The movie, which built a cult following over the years, has been to […]
Trump says no amnesty for ‘Dreamers,’ signals support in broader deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his proposed immigration deal to end a 30-day partial government shutdown would not lead to amnesty for “Dreamers,” but appeared to signal support for amnesty as part of a broader immigration agreement. In a morning Twitter storm, Trump also said he would not seek the […]
#METOO movement take another turn as actress, Swara Bhaskar in her latest interview claimed that she was harrased
Actress Swara Bhasker has revealed she was sexually harassed by a director but it took her nearly six to eight years to realise what had happened as the culture doesn’t teach women to recognise predatory behaviour. Swara, while avoiding taking any names, said the harassment happened at workplace and the director was being preying Swara […]
On Day 28, no sign of end to US partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the partial U.S. government shutdown hit the four-week mark on Friday, tensions mounted in Washington on either side of the standoff over President Donald Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall. That ultimatum, which congressional Democrats have rejected, has prevented Congress from approving legislation to restore funding […]
The accidental movie of the year
“The Accidental Prime Minister” for the entertainment purpose. Don’t expect true facts or even anything like that. It is a movie to enjoy with friends and family. Just remember that it isn’t a biographical drama and much more a point of view of somebody.
Incoming Pakistan Chief Justice opens new era for powerful court
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan swears in a new chief justice on Friday, opening the next chapter for the Supreme Court which has made a name for an expansive agenda that has ranged from ousting a prime minister to pressing authorities to improve the public water supply. A policeman walks past the Supreme Court building in […]
Trump tells Pelosi her overseas trip postponed amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday stopped House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi from using a military plane for an overseas trip, in a tit for tat after the Democratic leader’s suggestion he postpone the State of the Union address during the partial government shutdown. Republican Trump told Pelosi in a letter […]
Fearing for Saudi teen’s safety, Canada refugee agency hires guard
TORONTO: Amid threats to the safety of Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who was granted asylum in Canada, the Toronto agency helping her has hired a security guard to ensure “she is never alone” as she starts a normal life, its executive director said on Tuesday. Mohammed, 18, stood out as truly newsworthy after she […]
