Yearly Archives: 2024
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of executing an “absurd” cover-up after its air defenses allegedly “shot down” a passenger plane last week. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the “tragic incident” this weekend, but the Kremlin has not formally stated that Russian air defenses shot down the plane. At least 38 people were killed […]
Hawa, 20, a third-year Russian literature student at the Burhanuddin Rabbani University (which was renamed by the Taliban to Kabul Education University), reads a book as she sits on a windowsill at her home in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 23, 2021. — Reuters KABUL: The Taliban’s supreme leader has issued an order banning the construction of […]
“When you’re a white, pasty girl, you get a spray tan, everyone’s nicer to you!” said Nikki Glaser during her standup act. “They think, like, you’ve been on vacation, they think things are going well in your life. And they’re not; you’ve just stood naked in front of a teenager. … And in the middle […]
A representational image of a passenger train. — AFP/File A high-speed express train like Green Line is expected to be launched between Islamabad and Karachi via Lahore by the Pakistan Railways in January next year. “The primary goal of this new train service is to provide passengers with advanced amenities and an enhanced travel experience,” […]
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on the “feasibility and mechanism” for implementation of the CPCB’s recommendations for controlling ozone levels, which were found beyond the permissible limits in some areas of the national capital. The green body earlier directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other […]
It wasn’t pretty, but the Los Angeles Rams are still hot. The Rams won their fifth in a row, and their ninth in their last 11 games, by taking home a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. It was slow and steady to win the race, and no points were scored in the […]
New Delhi: Hindu devotees in India and across the world are eagerly waiting for the once-in-twelve-year Mahakumbh beginning January 13, 2025, in the ancient city of Prayagraj. Over 40 crore people are expected to attend the Mahakumbh which is held once every 12 years. the Uttar Pradesh government is making extensive preparations to ensure that […]
With the 2024 NFL regular season dwindling, players are making sure they finish on a high note — even with their game-day outfits. Editor’s Picks Whether it’s a cozy fit to counter the cold weather or a festive look during the holidays, athletes often show out before taking the field. Week 17 is no different. […]
Finnish police on Saturday moved a ship held over suspicions it sabotaged an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia to help with their investigations. Since Thursday, Finnish authorities have been investigating the Eagle S tanker, which Helsinki suspects of having Russian connections, as part of a probe into the “aggravated sabotage” of the Estlink […]
Trends may be shifting in favor of biotech stocks in 2025 after several years of poor performance, but it would still be wise to place your bets carefully on some of the most innovative names. “We’re still optimistic on the outlook for biotech,” said Stacey Sears, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Emerald Advisors, […]