Shrinking runway of Flight PK-1947
In this picture taken on April 16, 2023, people throng a market area in Lahore. — AFP For years, both Pakistan’s most passionately patriotic daughters and sons as well as Pakistan’s most dyed-in-the-wool enemies have kind of grappled with the same question: how much more runway does Flight PK-1947 have? The question isn’t necessarily soaked […]
The evolving ISKP threat
ISKP terrorists can be seen in this picture. — AFP/file Many eyebrows were raised when militants affiliated with the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP), a regional chapter of the IS, attacked Crocus City Hall in Russia in March this year. The latest data shows a death toll above 140, with over 500 people injured. Emerged around […]
China’s Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue and negotiations during a meeting Monday with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Orbán made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects […]
China’s Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue and negotiations during a meeting Monday with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Orbán made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects […]
‘It’s easier than life on the ground’: meet the Russian climbers who fell in love scaling the world’s skyscrapers
“This film contains extremely dangerous and illegal activities. Do not attempt to imitate.” Those words flash up on the screen at the start of Skywalkers: A Love Story, the most vertigo-inducing documentary you will see this year. It tells the story of two Russian “rooftoppers”, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who find fame by scrambling […]
Struggles at Belfast’s Titanic shipyard reflect UK’s faded naval power
The Harland & Wolff (H&W) shipyard in Belfast is famous for having built the Titanic, the largest passenger ship of its time before it hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. But things have moved on since 1912. In recent weeks Samson, one of the two yellow gantry cranes that dominate Belfast’s […]
Beryl aims for Texas, as Gulf Coast preps for hurricane
HOUSTON — Texas officials Saturday were urging coastal residents to brace for a potential hit by Beryl as the storm is expected to regain hurricane Category 1 strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Beryl is expected to make landfall in Texas early Monday near Matagorda Bay, but tropical force winds could […]
An old bias against hormone therapy is hurting Indian women
It felt like all the pieces of a puzzle finally falling into place. “Why didn’t all these specialists I saw connect the dots?” asks Dutta, who is now better and off BP medication after controlling inflammation through diet changes, supplementation and exercise. Though she feels it is too late for her to start Hormone Replacement […]
Universal Studios Japan adding new Resident Evil attraction, little kids barred once again
You’ll see zombies, chainsaw men, and Leon Kennedy inside the Resident Evil haunted house, but no little kids. It’s been, somewhat ironically, quite a while since Universal Studios Japan got a new, big-name movie-themed attraction. That’s OK, though, because the bigger draw for the park these days appears to be its steady rotation of attractions […]
Masoud Pezeshkian is Iran’s next president: What does it mean for India?
Iran has elected a new president. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won the run-off, beating hard-liner Saeed Jalili. The presidential race was necessitated following the death of then-President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May. Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon, urged Iranians on Saturday (July 6) to stay with him on “the difficult road […]
Golden age for south-east Asian cinema as local films break box office records
On social media videos, audiences throw packs of tissues around the cinema halls. Tearful TikToks from across Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore show friends leaving the cinema weeping. Thailand’s latest hit film, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, has reduced audiences across south-east Asia to tears – and broken box office records. The […]
Miss Thailand Wore Dress Made of Soda Can Tabs To Honor Her Garbage-Collector Parents?
Claim: Miss Thailand wore a dress made of soda can tabs as a tribute to her parents, who worked as garbage collectors. Context Anna Sueangam-iam did not explicitly state that the dress was “a tribute to her parents who worked as garbage collectors.” However, in an Instagram post she wrote that it was inspired by […]
Bertelsmann, Universal and Merlin Lead Music Executive Job News
It’s time for a July 4th weekend edition of the Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between — across music. Check out this year’s Pride List of top LGBTQ+ executives in the industry. We also have a weekly interview series spotlighting a single executive and a […]
Sometimes conspiracy theorists get things sort of right
Open this photo in gallery: A protester dances on a concrete jersey barrier in front of vehicles and placards on Rideau Street, on the 20th day of a protest against COVID-19 measures, in Ottawa, on Feb. 16, 2022.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Jen Gerson is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. Spend too much […]
2024 Elections: How ‘Break India’ Brigade Capitalised on BJP’s Shortcomings
While authors like Ratan Sharada have effectively highlighted the BJP’s shortcomings in his article on the 2024 election outcome, little attention has been given to how the ‘break India’ ecosystem has exploited these weaknesses to nearly achieve their goals. Minhaz Merchant discussed in his May 16, 2024 article how a sub-300 seat outcome for Modi […]
‘We have to be wacky.’ With suggestive poses and pets, election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before, with nearly nude women in suggestive poses, pets, an AI character and a man practicing his golf swing. It’s impossible to ignore. With internet campaigning still relatively new, candidates […]
Boomers drop Olympics bombshell with Matisse Thybulle and Xavier Cooks left out in the cold
Basketball fans have reacted in shock after the Australian squad for the Paris Olympics was leaked. Several stars have been reportedly left out of the Boomers team, leaving fans totally perplexed. According to ESPN, among the big names overlooked are Matisse Thybulle, Xavier Cooks, Chris Goulding, Dejan Vasiljevic, and Jack White. Know the news with […]
OPINION: Ontario gets it right with plan to boost ad spending in your local news outlet
Across Canada, governments have supported journalism for generations. Since the founding of Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, which dates to 1752, government advertising has been an important source of revenue for newspapers. Even prior to Confederation, direct supports, like the former Publications Assistance Program, which subsidized the postal delivery of non-daily newspapers, ensured that […]
OPINION: Ontario gets it right with plan to boost ad spending in your local news outlet
Across Canada, governments have supported journalism for generations. Since the founding of Canada’s first newspaper, the Halifax Gazette, which dates to 1752, government advertising has been an important source of revenue for newspapers. Even prior to Confederation, direct supports, like the former Publications Assistance Program, which subsidized the postal delivery of non-daily newspapers, ensured that […]
At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts in Kazakhstan
Image Source : PTI External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, in Astana Astana (Kazakhstan): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed global hotspots and their larger implications apart from the reform of the UNSC. Jaishankar, who is here to […]
Jaishankar discusses UNSC reform with UN chief in Kazakhstan
Jaishankar, who is here to represent India at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and carrying out various bilateral meetings on the sidelines, also met his Belarusian and Tajikistan counterparts Maksim Ryzhenkov and Sirojiddin Muhriddin respectively. read more External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed global […]
Threads hits 175 million users after a year
/ Meta’s rival to Elon Musk’s X is still growing, just not as quickly. What will the next year hold? p>span:first-child]:text-gray-13 [&_.duet–article-byline-and]:text-gray-13″> By Alex Heath, a deputy editor and author of the Command Line newsletter. He has over a decade of experience covering the tech industry. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration: The Verge […]
Igor Stimac’s rough breakup with India drags on after World Cup failure
Back in 2013, the wife of South Korea’s national team coach, Choi Kang-hee, complained that having three weeks of solid drinking with officials, journalists and sponsors was making her husband ill. That’s nothing; Igor Stimac’s parting shot after five years as India’s head coach was to accuse the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of making […]
Kyoto experiencing problems with foreign tourists not paying for bus fares, but not on purpose
Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers. As Kyoto’s inbound foreign tourist numbers continue to grow, there’s been a lot of talk about overcrowding on its city buses, since many routes have stops at both major sightseeing attractions and places locals need to get to as […]
Roman Reigns may need shocking alliance against WWE’s new Bloodline
The Post’s Joseph Staszewski brings you around the world of professional wrestling in his weekly column, the Post Match Angle. (The Post Match Angle will return on July 16.) Paul Heyman’s haggard and disheveled body slamming through the announce table at Madison Square Garden was a curtain drop on this act as WWE has set […]
Gov. Newsom hailed within China after President Biden’s debate troubles
Gavin Newsom (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg) After President Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate performance, Gavin Newsom has emerged among a handful of names being floated to replace him. In China, that would be a popular outcome. Since Biden stumbled against Donald Trump last week, Chinese social media users have posted photos and video clips of the California […]
Putin’s New Space Station Gets Green Light
The head of Russia’s space agency has approved a masterplan for the creation of a new space station. Since 2022, the country has turned its its back on international cooperation in space-related activities, a further sign of its increasing geopolitical isolation. This latest move comes amid ratcheting Western sanctions against the pariah state, which have […]
KL’s Mid Valley Megamall management apologises over ‘dislodged escalator steps’
SINGAPORE – Mid Valley Megamall’s management has apologised for an escalator malfunction that took place at the popular mall in Kuala Lumpur on June 28, after shoppers complained about the incident on social media. A June 28 Xiaohongshu post said there was a sudden, loud noise when the malfunction occurred, and some parts “popped out” […]