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 […]
US citizen deported from Islamabad airport
ISLAMABAD: An American woman, Sonia Sita Perez, who arrived in the federal capital without a visa was deported on Wednesday. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said Perez reached the Islamabad airport via a Qatar Airlines flight but did not have a Pakistani visa. Immigration authorities deported Perez to America on the same flight through which […]
House condemns Steve King over racist remarks
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a resolution disapproving statements made by Representative Steve King that were roundly criticized as racist, and King himself voted in favour of it. King, a Republican who represents a conservative district in Iowa, gave a media interview earlier this month in which he […]
Rare pairing up in gully boy
Two extraordinary actors of current generation Alia and Ranveer coming together for the first time in one of the most awaited movie of 2019..”gully boy”…. Ranveer is playing the character of an underground rapper and Alia bhatt is looking gritty and unique in the trailer..
‘Breaking Bad’ sequel movie coming to Netflix
‘Breaking Bad’ sequel movie coming to Netflix Aaron Paul will be reprising his role as Jesse Pinkman in the upcoming flick, which will be streaming on Netflix first before heading over to AMC, which is currently the home for Breaking Bad prequel series, Better Call Saul. According to Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming movie will be written by original […]
India-Pakistan Negotiating Process
Chinese Foreign Office Spokesman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday that India and Pakistan should move toward negotiation for the sake of conflict resolution. The Chinese spokesman, in a press briefing, said that both India and Pakistan are two important South Asian counties and it is pertinent to have stable ties between them for regional peace. […]
