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A Pakistan court on Friday found former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, guilty of corruption in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. They were sentenced to 14 and seven years in prison, respectively. The verdict was delivered by Judge Nasir Javed Rana of the anti-corruption court. Initially scheduled for January 13, […]
A 53-year-old French woman, identified as Anne, fell victim to an elaborate scam involving artificial intelligence and impersonation, which led her to believe she was in a relationship with Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt. The scam resulted in Anne losing an estimated Rs 7.47 crore (approximately €830,000). The ordeal began in February 2023 when Anne, an […]
The city of Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires that have engulfed half the city, claiming several lives and destroying numerous buildings. Despite the catastrophic fires, the city’s air quality remains significantly better than that of Delhi, India, where pollution levels continue to pose severe health risks. Days after the fires began, Los Angeles […]
At least 10 people have died and thousands of buildings have been reduced to ash as ferocious wildfires swept through Los Angeles, US officials confirmed on Friday. The fires, fuelled by intense dry winds and parched conditions, have devastated communities, forcing tens of thousands to flee smoke-filled canyons and neighbourhoods, including areas home to Hollywood […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the head of state and leader of the Liberal Party, ending his nine-year tenure in office amid mounting internal pressure for a leadership change. With only two months left until the March 24 deadline to select a new leader, the race for his successor has intensified. […]
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, signalling the end of an era in Canadian politics. Trudeau will remain in office until the party selects a new leader, though the transition could occur swiftly. Trudeau’s resignation comes amidst heightened tensions between Canada and India, […]
The Canadian federal government has announced it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that only sponsorship applications submitted in 2024 will be processed throughout 2025. The department aims to process up to 15,000 such applications during the […]
President Joe Biden and his family received an array of luxurious gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, with First Lady Jill Biden being the recipient of the most valuable item—a $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 7.5-carat diamond topped the list of gifts presented to the Biden family, as per an annual […]
China is confronting an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts indicate that the virus is spreading rapidly, with claims of overwhelmed hospitals and crematories. Videos circulating online show crowded medical facilities, with users asserting that multiple viruses—including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and COVID—19—are […]
Indian IT services companies are set to benefit from potential reforms to the H-1B visa policy, despite holding a relatively small share of total visa sponsorships, according to a recent report by Macquarie Research. The study highlights the pivotal role of H-1B visas in addressing the technical talent gap in the United States, where hiring […]
The assailant linked to the white Ford F-150 Lightning vehicle that shook Bourbon Street in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter on New Year’s Day has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran and US citizen from Texas. The attacker, as reported was apparently inspired by the Islamic State group, drove into […]
The shares of American airline manufacturer Boeing Co. dropped by almost 5.3 per cent at the opening of Wall Street today, following the crash of Jeju Air’s 737-800 aircraft in South Korea on December 29. At the US market opening, Boeing Co. shares dropped 5.3%; however, as of 12:15 pm (EST) on Monday, the stock […]
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away at his residence in Georgia at the age of 100. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is renowned for his humanitarian efforts and his role in mediating peace between Israel and Egypt. After defeating Republican incumbent President Gerald Ford in […]
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the H-1B visa programme in an interview on Saturday. Breaking his silence on the issue, Trump stated, “I’ve always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” He further elaborated, “I have many […]
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier has been killed and 11 others injured in gunfire by Afghan Taliban forces at border posts manned by Pakistani troops. This comes days after Pakistan carried out strikes targeting the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban militants. Defence sources claim that on Saturday morning, Afghan troops opened fire on several Pakistani border posts in the […]
At least 124 people died on Sunday when a Jeju Air Boeing 737 landed without its wheels, veered off the runway and burst into flames after colliding with a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. South Korea’s transport ministry said that around 9 am, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, carrying 181 passengers, was attempting to […]
The H-1B visa program caused an online debate between President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters, exposing differences within the upcoming government. The program, which was created to attract talented people to the US, became the subject of heated debates between prominent Republicans and Trump supporters. Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy, chosen by Trump to lead efforts to reduce government […]
The Kazakh transport ministry reported on Wednesday that a passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, which was travelling from Baku, the country’s capital, to Russia’s Grozny, crashed in western Kazakhstan. Health officials report that 14 survivors have been admitted to hospitals. “A jet travelling the Baku-Grozny route went down close to Aktau. Azerbaijan Airlines owns […]
Pakistan on Wednesday launched a series of airstrikes targeting Afghanistan’s Barmal district in Paktika province, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people, including women and children. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The airstrikes struck seven villages, including Laman, where five members of a single family were killed. […]
American Airlines has cancelled all domestic flights on Tuesday. The plans of some travellers for Christmas Eve were interrupted by technical issues. The airline has not revealed the particular cause of the suspension. On social media, several travellers have complained that their planes were stopped on runways at several airports before being rerouted to terminals. […]
