New laws, old problems

With the government having successfully passed the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, it is perhaps time now for it to pay attention to the actual task of solving the problems faced by the people. As such, the problems are multipronged: commodity prices, utility bills, transport fares, cost of medicines, medical treatment, fuel prices etc. Just bragging about the lowering of...

Months-long dry spell ends with snowfall in Kashmir’s upper areas

MIRPUR: After over three months of dry weather, the upper reaches of Neelam Valley in Azad Jammu and Kashmir were finally lashed with gentle snowfall starting late last night, bringing delight to residents and tourists. Tourist hotspots in the picturesque mountainous terrain witnessed varying degrees of light to moderate snowfall. The popular snow-clad resorts in the scenic valley turned into playgrounds...

Buckingham Palace makes big announcement as Kate Middleton takes shocking decision

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting a glittering white tie and tiara reception at Buckingham Palace tonight as Princess Kate surprisingly decided to stay out of the spotlight. However, Prince William is joining Queen Camilla, King Charles and other family members to welcome the country's leading diplomats at the Palace. The Princess of Wales, who announced a slow and measured...

US warns Turkey and other countries over ties with Hamas

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) issued a warning against countries hosting members of Hamas, singling out Turkey after recent reports indicated possible moves by the Palestinian group’s leadership. “I’ve seen the reports that some of the leadership of Hamas, who had been in Doha, have now moved to Turkey,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said during a press meeting Monday. Miller...

Dhaka University reopens doors to Pakistani students after eight years

DHAKA: In a move to strengthen bilateral educational ties, the University of Dhaka (DU) in Bangladesh has lifted its longstanding ban on admitting Pakistani students. Professor Saima Haque, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Admin), announced that Pakistani students will now be eligible to enroll at DU. Similarly, Bangladeshi students will have the opportunity to pursue higher education in Pakistan. The decision was reportedly made...

Over 200 children killed in Lebanon in past two months, UNICEF says

GENEVA: More than 200 children have been killed and 1,100 injured in Lebanon in the past two months, the U.N. children's agency (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. The more than year-old conflict in Lebanon spiralled into all-out war in late September when Israel launched a major offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah. "Despite more than 200 children killed in Lebanon in less than two...

Nicki Minaj claps back at Armon Wiggins for criticising her new song

Nicki Minaj and Armon Wiggins have ignited a debate on social media after a heated altercation. On November 18, the 41-year-old rapper participated in a live session on Station Head's X space and responded to Wiggins' criticism. The conflict arose when Wiggins criticized Minaj’s decision to release her new collaboration with Juice WRLD, which led her to take offence and...

Selena Gomez, Gracie melt hearts at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert

Selena Gomez, American singer who inspires people with her music and joyful personality, knows exactly how to keep her life thrilled. The 32-year-old superstar left onlookers awestruck with her adorable outfit, as she made her way to Sabrina Carpenter's concert in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The singer and actress was photographed wearing a cute pink bunny onesie which threw her...

Ariana Grande jams along to fan blasting her song at stoplight: ‘Made a friend’

Ariana Grande wasn’t expecting to hear her song blasting in the car next to her when she pulled up at a red light. In a since-expired video shared on her Instagram Stories, the pop star, 31, overheard a driver playing her 2018 hit Imagine and couldn’t resist joining in. The spontaneous encounter had the singer chatting with the star-struck fan, Edwin, and...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ makers re-shoot climax scene on Blake Lively’s advice

Ryan Reynolds latest chartbuster film, Deadpool & Wolverine’s ending was somehow revamped after the advice of wife Blake Lively. According to the director Shaw Levy, the original climax scene had heroes’ fate been revealed much earlier. But he gave credit to Blake for suggesting an alternate ending, which opened new ways of thinking about the movie. Games Radar explained that Levy in a statement mentioned:...

Prince Harry ‘should be worried’ about his US residency

Prince Harry’s US residency may be on shaky ground after US President-elect Donald Trump made a key hire, raising fresh concerns about the Duke of Sussex’s visa situation. Reports suggest that Harry's stay in the States is "hanging by a gossamer thread" amid the ongoing legal scrutiny over his visa. The issue resurfaced following Trump's electoral win, with many royal watchers...

Kim Kardashian shares rare family photos on social media

Kim Kardashian recently shared new photos featuring her kids and mother, Kris Jenner, in an Instagram update, leaving fans excited. On November 18, the Skims founder took to her Instagram account to post several images of herself, her kids, and her mother, Kris Jenner, who celebrated her 69th birthday that day. In one picture, The Kardashians star posed alongside her four kids and her mother,...

Rihanna’s new diamond ring sparks debate on social media

Rihanna was recently spotted in Los Angeles wearing a stunning diamond ring that has left the internet buzzing. According to the Daily Mail, a 36-year-old renowned singer was spotted grabbing dinner in Beverly Hills. During this sighting, the Umbrella hitmaker wore a striking ring on her left ring finger, sparking curiosity among fans. The jewellery piece features a square-cut diamond in a white gold or...

Cher Reveals Suicidal Thoughts During Tumultuous Marriage to Sonny Bono

In her new memoir, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, Cher reveals she contemplated suicide multiple times during her tumultuous marriage to Sonny Bono. The music icon, now 78, writes about how Sonny’s controlling behavior left her feeling “dizzy with loneliness” at the height of their fame in the early 1970s. Cher recalls a night in 1972 when she stood on...

Governor Gavin Newsom Delays Clemency Decision for Menendez Brothers

California Governor Gavin Newsom has postponed a decision on clemency for Erik and Lyle Menéndez, deferring the matter to the incoming Los Angeles District Attorney, Nathan Hochman. Newsom’s office announced on Monday, November 18, that the governor respects the role of the newly elected D.A. and will wait for Hochman’s review of the case before moving forward. The Menéndez brothers,...