Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000 – World
Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday over the country’s devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,000 and hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings. National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages” from Friday’s massive quake, […]
Civil society gathers outside Karachi Press Club on Eidul Fitr to demand release of BYC’s Sammi Deen – Pakistan
The civil society in Karachi demanded on Monday the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Sammi Deen Baloch, who has been in detention for the past week after she led a protest against the arrest of her colleague Dr Mahrang Baloch. Sammi and five others were taken into custody last Monday for violating a […]
Army chief praises armed forces, LEAs, and KP residents for combating terrorism – Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Monday praised the armed forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs), and Khyber Pakhtunkwa residents for combating terrorism, the military’s media wing said in a statement. He made these remarks while visiting troops in Wana in South Waziristan and Chehkan in Dera Ismail Khan to spend Eidul […]
Saudi Arabia launches booking via Nusuk app
Listen to article Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened bookings for this year’s Hajj packages for citizens and residents, available through the Nusuk app and its dedicated online portal. In line with the Kingdom’s commitment to expanding access to the pilgrimage, priority will be given to first-time pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The […]
UAE announces reduction in fuel prices for April
Listen to article The United Arab Emirates has announced lower fuel prices for April 2025, marking a decrease compared to March. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee approved the new rates on Monday, March 31, in line with global oil price fluctuations. Petrol prices in the UAE are adjusted monthly based on the average global oil price, with […]
Myanmar declares week of national mourning as earthquake death toll surpasses 2,000
Listen to article Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday over the country’s devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,000 and hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings. National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages” from Friday’s massive […]
PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction over Pakistan-Bangladesh relations – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, to extend his warm wishes and greetings on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, Radio Pakistan reported. In the years since the split between Pakistan and Bangladesh, Dhaka’s leaders — especially the ousted […]
Salman Khan greets fans on Eid from behind bulletproof glass at his Mumbai home
Bollywood megastar Salman Khan kept his cherished Eid tradition alive, stepping out to greet fans gathered outside his residence, Galaxy Apartments. However, this year, a significant security measure was in place. Amid ongoing death threats, the Sikandar star appeared behind a bulletproof glass enclosure, ensuring his safety while maintaining his connection with fans. Despite the […]
Virginia Giuffre, Epstein victim and Prince Andrew accuser, claims she is dying after bus accident
Listen to article Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims who accused Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her as a teenager, has claimed that she is dying after being hit by a school bus. The 41-year-old shared a picture from a hospital bed, showing her covered in bruises. In the caption, she said a speeding bus had […]
Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial race – World
Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar checks to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller payments to others who help elect a conservative candidate to the state’s top court in a closely watched election. The Tesla CEO, a top adviser to US President Donald Trump, handed out oversized checks at a rally in […]