Three suspects arrested for robbing German tourist in Lahore
Three suspects have been arrested for robbing a German tourist in Lahore a few days ago, police sources told Express News on Tuesday. The suspects were found in possession of the stolen camera and mobile phone. The suspects were apprehended in the Ghaziabad and Barki areas, according to sources. The suspects had robbed the German […]
Senate passes Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 after NA approval
The Senate has passed the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by a majority vote, following its approval in the National Assembly, according to Express News. The government benches in the Senate had 30 members present during the vote. The opposition, with 15 members in attendance, did not propose any amendments to the bill, said Senator […]
Sheikh Hasina faces new challenges as US cancels visa, UK denies asylum
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned following prolonged student protests and has departed for India, but her challenges have only increased. The Awami League leader’s challenges have deepened as the United States has cancelled her visa and the United Kingdom has refused her request for asylum. According to Indian media, upon her arrival in […]
Here’s what to watch next if you loved The White Lotus
PUBLISHED August 06, 2024 HBO has dropped a much awaited sneak peek of The White Lotus Season 3 on August 4, set against the lush backdrop of Thailand. Though details are scarce, the new season, likely to debut in early 2025, promises to stir up intrigue with the addition of K-Pop superstar BLACKPINK’s Lisa making […]
Military in control of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina flees – World
Bangladesh’s military was in control of the country on Tuesday after mass protests forced longtime ruler Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee. The unrest began last month in the form of protests against civil service job quotas and then escalated into wider calls for Hasina to stand down. Hasina, 76, had been in power since […]
How student protests ousted so-called ‘iron lady’ Sheikh Hasina – World
DHAKA: Protests in Bangladesh that began as student-led demonstrations against government hiring rules in July culminated on Monday in the prime minister fleeing and the military announcing it would form an interim government. At least 300 people were killed in more than a month of deadly protests that ended the autocratic rule of 76-year-old Prime […]
Beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud in England – World
HIGHBRIDGE: Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England. But the master beekeeper, who has been keeping hives for more than 40 years, has found herself in a fight against a tricky and evolving foe — honey fraudsters. The practice […]
Ranked: 2024 Horror Movies!
PUBLISHED August 06, 2024 2024 has been a wild ride for horror movie enthusiasts. From mind-bending psychological thrillers to spine-chilling supernatural tales, this year’s lineup has delivered its fair share of frights and delights. We’ve seen horror movies that crawl under your skin, make you question your sanity, or simply offer a good scare while […]
Two US battleground states vulnerable to post-election chaos – World
WASHINGTON: Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, two states seen as must-wins in the Nov 5 presidential election, have failed to adopt electoral reforms intended to avoid a repeat of the chaos that followed Republican Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn his 2020 defeat. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Trump are locked in a tight contest […]
Top Russian security official holds talks in Iran – World
MOSCOW: A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian leaders including the president and top security officials as the Islamic Republic weighs its response to the killing of a Hamas leader. Russia has condemned the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, in Iran last week and […]