Pakistan’s caretaker cabinet approved a privatisation plan for loss-making Pakistan International Airlines on Tuesday, days after the country’s election panel directed it to refrain from making any final deal. The cabinet’s approval is a crucial pre-requisite to taking the airline to market for a sale, which the election panel said should be put on hold…
“Forgotten treasures are looking for their new home!”, reads one of the several posts by the fake Dubai International Airport account. “Choose from a variety of items at attractive prices without any percentage discounts.” Social media is rife with such posts, involving a scam claiming to sell lost luggage for prices as low as Dh8….
Washington, DC: Following strikes in Iraq and Syria, US President Joe Biden released a statement saying that the US does not seek a conflict in the Middle East but if any American is harmed, the country will respond. US President’s strong remark came in response to heightened tensions in the Middle East. The United States has…
A gas explosion caused a fire that killed two people and injured over 200 in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, authorities said on Friday. The explosion occurred in Nairobi’s Embakasi neighbourhood just before midnight at a gas refilling company, whose building was badly damaged, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said on social media platform X. The fire that…
Colombo: India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa. “Reinforcement of the deep cultural connect! HC @santjha laid the Foundation Stone for the construction of King Ashoka’s Pillar of…
New Delhi: Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran. “H.E. Iraj Elahi ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, met with H.E. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India and discussed the…
NEW YORK: During a campaign rally in Virginia last week focusing on abortion rights, US President Joe Biden faced unexpected interruptions from pro-Palestine protesters. “Genocide Joe!” a protester, holding up a Palestinian flag, cried from the back of the hall. “How many kids have you killed in Gaza? How many women have you killed in…
New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Kariman, an Egyptian girl for her rendition of the famous patriotic song ‘Desh Rangeela’ during the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Kariman had presented the song during the celebration at India House, and her performance was appreciated by the gathering of Indians and Egyptians. “This rendition…
Tokyo: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Monday that its moon lander has resumed operations after regaining power. The probe Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed on the lunar surface on January 20, but its solar panels were not able to generate electricity because they were facing the wrong direction. So JAXA switched…
Mexico City: Animal rights activists protested outside the world’s largest bullring in Mexico City on Sunday, as bullfighting resumed following a nearly two-year hiatus due to a court suspension. Dozens of protesters marched to the city’s Plaza de Toros Mexico bullring, decrying the event. Chants included: “Torture is not art, it is not culture,” and “Yes…
