Hamas rejects US claim that It ‘chose war’ by holding hostages
Hamas on Saturday accused the United States of distorting the truth by saying the Palestinian group had chosen war with Israel by refusing to release hostages. “The claim that ‘Hamas chose war instead of releasing the hostages’ is a distortion of the facts,” Hamas said in a statement in response to the accusation from US […]
What to expect and how much will It cost?
Listen to article Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 series and its first foldable iPhone are generating significant excitement, following recent leaks that unveil major design and functionality upgrades. Set to be released in 2025, these devices promise to bring substantial changes to the smartphone market. iPhone 17 Series Leaks: What to Expect in 2025 Leaked images shared […]
Domestic fight turns violent as woman bites off husband’s tongue
Listen to article In a shocking case of domestic violence, a woman in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district allegedly bit off a portion of her husband’s tongue during a heated argument, police said. The accused, 23-year-old Ravina Sain, has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to police officials. Assistant Sub-Inspector Brijraj Singh stated that […]
Dubai Police arrest gang behind Hajj, Umrah visa scam
Listen to article Dubai Police have arrested a gang that used social media to promote fraudulent Hajj and Umrah visa services, luring victims with low prices and easy payment options before disappearing with their money. According to authorities, the scammers posed as authorised agents, promising swift visa approvals. They convinced individuals to transfer funds, only to block […]
Heathrow resumes operations as global airlines scramble after shutdown – World
London’s Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. The travel industry was scrambling to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules after the huge fire at an electrical substation serving the airport. Some flights had resumed […]
Terrorists flee as Lakki Marwat police station attack repelled – Pakistan
A terrorist attack on a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat was repelled causing the assailants to flee from the scene, a police statement said on Saturday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with […]
NHA imposes heavy toll tax hike for second time this year
Listen to article The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced a second toll tax hike on national highways and motorways, with the new rates set to take effect from 1 April. According to an official notification, toll charges for cars will be Rs. 70, vans Rs. 150, and buses Rs. 250. Two- and three-axle trucks will be […]
US terminates legal status for 500,000 immigrants: which countries are affected?
Listen to article The United States announced Friday it would terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, giving them until April 24 to leave the country. The move affects around 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who entered under a program launched by President Joe Biden in October 2022 and expanded in January 2023. […]
Niger declares 3 days of mourning after attack on mosque leaves 44 dead – World
Niger’s government announced on Friday three days of mourning after 44 civilians were killed in the country’s southwest by “terrorists” belonging to the militant Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) group, AFP reports. The victims were killed in a “savage” attack on a mosque in the Fambita quarter of the rural town of Kokorou, […]
Pakistani cricketer accused of failing to pay for bats during T20 World Cup
A Pakistani cricketer has been accused of failing to pay for high-quality cricket bats purchased during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Express News reported. According to media reports, the unnamed player allegedly acquired three premium bats from a store in New Jersey. The store owner personally delivered the bats to New York but has […]
