Ilhan Omar wins Democratic Liberal nomination
WASHINGTON: Firebrand US Representative Ilhan Omar clinched the Democratic Party nomination for a fourth term on Tuesday, in a victory for progressives after losses in party primaries by two fellow members of the group nicknamed “The Squad.” Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota’s 5th District Democratic primary. With 216 of 217 […]
Japan PM Kishida to resign amid mounting scandals.
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and paving the way for a new premier to address the impact of rising prices. “I will continue to do everything I can as prime minister until then end of my term in September,” […]
UAW takes legal action against Ttrump and Musk
DETROIT: The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has lodged federal labour charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate and threaten workers. The action follows a two-hour conversation between Trump and Musk on the social media platform X, during which they discussed workers going on strike. During […]
‘Next goal world record’: Olympian Arshad Nadeem honoured with grand state banquet at PM House – Pakistan
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday said that his next goal was to nab the world record as he was hosted at the Prime Minister House for a state banquet in his honour for securing the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years. Arshad made history in Paris last week with his win, setting […]
1 dead, 6 injured as explosion rips through Quetta’s Liaquat Market – Pakistan
One person died while six others were injured in an explosion in Quetta’s Liaquat Bazaar on Tuesday, officials said. “Six people injured in an explosion in Liaquat Bazaar are undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital’s Trauma Centre,” a statement issued by the Balochistan health department’s media coordinator Dr Waseem Baig said. The statement did not […]