UK expands jail capacity to house anti-Muslim rioters – World
The British government has increased its prison capacity to help tackle violent, week-long anti-Muslim riots that have prompted a growing number of countries to warn their citizens about the dangers of travelling in Britain. Riots across several towns and cities have erupted following the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, […]
UK readies for increasing anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant unrest
LIVERPOOL: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that a sufficient police presence will be maintained to manage anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots that are expected to continue. The statement came as Starmer sought to reassure communities fearing more violent protests on Wednesday. The unrest began after false information spread on social media, incorrectly identifying the […]
Bangladesh Nobel winner Yunus ready to lead govt after Hasina flees, parliament dissolved – World
Bangladesh Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday he was ready to head a caretaker government, a day after the military took control as mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee. Microfinance pioneer Yunus, 84, is credited with lifting millions out of poverty — earning the enmity of ousted Hasina and the wide […]
Basketball powerhouse overcome Brazil in Olympics quarterfinals
The United States men’s basketball team continued their pursuit of a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a commanding 122-87 victory over Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Games on Tuesday. A dominant performance cements the ‘Dream Team’ as the favourite for the gold medal, and they now advance to face Serbia in […]
Pakistan has 1-year debt rollover commitments from key lenders: Bloomberg report – Business
Pakistan has secured commitments from China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to roll over debt for a year, a boost for the government as it awaits final approval of a new $7 billion loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Bloomberg said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told reporters […]
Brazil stun Spain to meet US in Olympics women final
In a surprising turn of events, Brazil defeated the reigning world champions, Spain 4-2, in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This unexpected victory in Marseilles secured Brazil a spot in the highly anticipated gold medal match against the United States, set to take place on Saturday morning. The game started with a dramatic […]
PTI’s Raoof Hasan released from Adiala Jail after bail in terror case – Pakistan
PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan was released from Adiala Jail on Tuesday night after an anti-terrorism court granted him bail in connection with a case pertaining to alleged recovery of explosives. PTI lawyer and spokesperson Naeem Haider Panjutha announced the development on social media platform X. Footage of Hasan’s release also did the rounds on social […]
PTI’s Raoof Hasan released from Adiala Jail after ATC grants bail in terror case – Pakistan
PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan was released from Adiala Jail on Tuesday night after an anti-terrorism court granted him bail in connection with a case pertaining to alleged recovery of explosives. Hasan was arrested on July 22 in a case registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (Peca). […]
US VP Kamala Harris picks Minnesota governor Tim Walz as running mate – World
United States Vice President Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, opting for the Minnesota governor as the partner most likely to complement her in a historic — and bruising — bid for the White House. Walz had been on a shortlist with a string of other Democratic figures seen as […]
US charges Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran in foiled assassination plot
WASHINGTON: The United States has charged a Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, with alleged connections to Iran in a plot to assassinate US politicians or government officials, according to the Justice Department on Tuesday. The case emerged after the foiling of a plan purportedly intended as retaliation for the US’s 2020 killing of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ […]