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Pak: Fazlur Rehman insists on fresh elections, alleges rigging in previous polls

During a public gathering in Karachi, Maulana Fazlur Rehman asserted that the assemblies had been sold, including the Sindh Assembly and the President House.

3 May 2024 9:12 am
Doja Cat spotted wearing Y2K approved Rings. Why is it so special?

Doja Cat was spotted wearing Y2K approved rings. The small business which is manufacturing these rings is now almost out of stock.

3 May 2024 2:20 am
Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas chief rings up Egypt, Qatar officials

Haniyeh discusses Gaza talks with Egypt, Qatar. Delegation set for Egypt. UN warns Gaza rebuilding may take 80 years, poverty to increase. Stalled negotiations with Israel. UCLA protest camp crackdown.

3 May 2024 12:30 am
Wall of Death workout: What is it and how will it keep you fit even on the moon?

Astronauts who are a part of the Artemis program may undertake a workout named 'Wall of Death' to maintain fitness on the lunar surface.

3 May 2024 12:01 am
The Idea of You Ending: What happens to Hayes and Solnes relationship?

As fans immerse in the romantic saga of Hayes Campbell and Solne Marchand in The Idea of You, they are left pondering the fate of their relationship.

2 May 2024 10:20 pm
After being delayed for years, 'Masters of the Universe' to hit theaters. Know exact date

'Masters of the Universe' was first introduced to the world in 1982 through a line of action figures. The treasured animated series 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe' was released.

2 May 2024 10:10 pm
Heartland Season 17 release date: When and where to watch?

Heartland Season 17's US release on Netflix has been delayed. However, fans can catch it on another streaming platform. Even in Canada, it is not streaming on Netflix as CBS has pulled out all its content. It will be available on CBC Gem.

2 May 2024 9:02 pm
Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down

Peloton undergoes restructuring, cutting 400 jobs globally. CEO Barry McCarthy resigns. Shares rise by 11%. Sales surged during lockdowns but slowed in 2021, resulting in significant financial losses.

2 May 2024 8:58 pm
'Tarot': All about release date, plot, cast and key takeawayes

Ever witnessed an amalgamation of Tarot card readings and horror thrillers? Well, Tarot has it all encapsulated in its intriguing plot making it a must-watch for this summer.

2 May 2024 8:29 pm
US weekly jobless claims unchanged; layoffs decline in April

208,000 claims filed, low layoffs, unchanged interest rate. Inflation rises, labor market balance improves. Powell notes tight labor market. Stable hiring proxy, 64,789 job cuts in April.

2 May 2024 6:27 pm
As Hamas considers cease-fire, question hangs: Will Israel end war without the group's destruction?

Hamas is considering a cease-fire proposal from the U.S. and others to avoid an Israeli attack on Rafah in Gaza. The deal's fate depends on whether Israel can accept ending the war without destroying Hamas. A U.N. report warns that rebuilding Gaza could take until 2040 due to war damage. Hamas demands a guarantee that releasing hostages will end Israeli attacks. Israel's Prime Minister insists on destroying Hamas and maintaining a military presence. The U.S. urges Hamas to accept the deal to avo

2 May 2024 5:08 pm
Husband films popular Thai politician in bed with adopted 24-year-old 'monk'. Video goes viral in several countries

Thai politician Prapaporn Choeiwadkoh suspended after affair with adopted monk son. Video of scandal spreads online, sparking outrage. Choeiwadkoh and husband Ti adopted monk Phra Maha out of compassion last year. Ti's suspicions grew, leading to shocking discovery. Ti accuses Maha of seducing his wife. Incident exposes complex personal and political dynamics.

2 May 2024 4:21 pm
Dubai goes WFH for two days as heavy rains lash UAE; airports, airlines issue advisory; many roads closed

Dubai and parts of UAE faced heavy rain, prompting remote work on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Private sector advised to follow. Dubai Airport and Emirates Airlines warned of flight delays and road disruptions, suggesting proactive measures for travelers.

2 May 2024 12:29 pm
Mickey Mouse and Winnie-the-Pooh will return to create horror. Know about their new avatar in 'Mickey vs. Winnie'

'Mickey vs. Winnie' revolves around two convicts, who escaped from prison in 1920 into a dark forest. But it takes a horrifying turn when they mutate into twisted versions of childhood icons Mickey Mouse & Winnie-The-Pooh. See what happens next.

2 May 2024 11:08 am
No safety in retreat: Ukrainian soldiers say rear defensive lines barely exist amid Russian advance

Ukrainian soldiers face daunting challenges as they battle better-armed Russian forces. Devastating Russian aerial glide bombs, out of reach of Ukraine's air defenses, are targeting their positions, forcing retreats from villages and defensive lines weakened by relentless shelling. Ukraine is scrambling to build fortifications, but bureaucracy, lack of equipment, and ongoing attacks hinder progress. The delayed US aid package aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses, but until then, Russia continues t

2 May 2024 10:03 am
Tesla interns' offers are getting revoked weeks before their start date

Tesla layoffs: Elon Musk's Tesla has revoked summer internship offers, leaving aspiring interns scrambling just weeks before the start date, due to cost-cutting measures amid layoffs at the electric carmaker. The decision is impacting thousands of students globally who were set to intern at Tesla, highlighting the company's shifting priorities and the harsh realities of the professional world.

2 May 2024 10:01 am
Ten dead, 21 missing after heavy rains in Brazil

At least 10 people have died in floods caused by torrential rains in Brazil's south, authorities said Wednesday, as rescuers searched for nearly two dozen individuals reported missing. Leite said work was continuing to locate the missing even as more heavy rains were forecast.

2 May 2024 9:59 am
Death toll from south China road collapse rises to 36

China Road Collapse: Heavy rains caused a stretch of road running from Meizhou city towards Dabu county to cave in at around 2:10 am on Wednesday (1810 GMT Tuesday), according to state news agency Xinhua.

2 May 2024 8:37 am
Trump blasts Biden in rare day on campaign trail

The former Republican president, who is running for a return to the White House, rallied supporters in Wisconsin and Michigan, among the most hotly contested states in his expected rematch with Democrat Biden in November.

2 May 2024 7:10 am
Attack on Titan spin-off manga released! Where to read?

Attack on Titan is making comeback in guise of a spin-off. Hajime Isayama has written and illustrated the spin-off manga which has been titled as Bad Boy.

2 May 2024 2:13 am
M3GAN 2.0 to release in 2025. Check out the cast, storyline and other details

The sequel of M3GAN is all set to release in 2025. The release has been delayed by a few months. The original release date was in January, which now has been delayed till May.

2 May 2024 2:10 am
Unsung Hero: Here is all we know about storyline, online streaming and cast

The movie Unsung Hero has been released in theaters in the US and Canada. The film will hit the screens in other parts of the world in the month of May.

2 May 2024 1:04 am
Atlantic hurricane season 2024 names, forecast, predictions: What we know so far?

Atlantic hurricane season is beginning and possible storms have been named by the authority concerned. When the winds hit 74 mph, it is categorized as hurricane.

1 May 2024 10:04 pm
Netflix shows, originals: New seasons are releasing from May, check list

Netflix originals and shows are all set to be released with the latest seasons and installments. We have list out here.

1 May 2024 8:16 pm
US manufacturing sector regresses in April; prices paid near two-year high

U.S. manufacturing experienced a contraction in April as orders declined, reversing a brief expansion seen in March. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that its manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.2 from 50.3 in March. This decline, below the 50 mark indicating growth, reflects constraints due to higher borrowing costs and a shift in spending towards services.

1 May 2024 8:06 pm
'One Piece' Chapter 1114: Release date, where you can read it free

In 'One Piece' Chapter 1113, titled Stalemate, tension escalated with Dr. Vegapunk's recorded message reaching its final moments. Saint Marcus Mars, one of the five elders, entered Punk Records, where the video transponder snail broadcasted the message. However, it was a hoax.

1 May 2024 7:07 pm
Harvey Weinstein to return to court Wednesday after his NY rape conviction was overturned

Aidala said Weinstein will attend the hearing, despite the 72-year-old having been hospitalised since shortly after his return to the city jail system on Friday from an upstate prison. He has said Weinstein, who has cardiac issues and diabetes, was undergoing unspecified tests due to his health issues.

1 May 2024 11:06 am
Southern China road collapse kills 19: State media

A highway collapse in southern China's Guangdong province has resulted in at least 19 deaths, with 49 people involved. The incident occurred between Meizhou city and Dabu county, causing 18 vehicles to become trapped. Authorities have dispatched around 500 people to assist with the rescue operation, drawn from departments handling public security, emergency response, firefighting, and mining rescue.

1 May 2024 11:04 am
Evil Season 4: Makers ready for a May Launch

Evil Season 4 is all set to be released in May. Fasten your seatbelts as the makers solve some murky paranormal activities.

30 Apr 2024 9:18 pm
Warren Buffett's PacifiCorp faces $30 bln new wildfire claims

A utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is facing $30 billion in new claims blaming it for causing Oregon wildfires in 2020, nearly four times the maximum loss it had projected. One thousand victims filed claims against PacifiCorp in a state court in Portland, each seeking up to $5 million for actual losses and up to $25 million for non-economic losses. PacifiCorp is appealing a previous jury order to pay $90 million for gross negligence. Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which owns 92%

30 Apr 2024 7:06 pm
In message to China, G7 urges others to help climate finance

G7 ministers said Tuesday that efforts to raise money to help poorer countries adapt to climate change should include countries capable of contributing, in a message aimed at China. We emphasise the G7 countries intend to be leading contributors to a fit-for-purpose goal, underlining the importance of including in any ... (fund) those countries that are capable of contributing, the ministers said in a statement after two days of talks in Turin.

30 Apr 2024 7:04 pm
German economy grew 0.2% in first quarter of 2024: Data

Output rose by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024 in comparison with the previous three months in Europe's biggest economy, federal statistics agency Destatis said in preliminary figures.

30 Apr 2024 2:05 pm
Chinese scientist who published first sequence of COVID virus protests after being evicted from lab

Virologist Zhang Yongzhen wrote in an online post on Monday that he and his team were suddenly notified they were being evicted from their lab, the latest in a series of setbacks, demotions and ousters since he first published the sequence in early January 2020.

30 Apr 2024 1:01 pm
Foreign investment in UK finance sector halves in 2023, says City of London

About 7,000 jobs also left the UK for new post-Brexit hubs opened in the European Union by banks, insurers and asset managers to avoid disruption from Britain's departure from the bloc.

30 Apr 2024 8:11 am
Scooby-Doo: Netflix to sign deal with Berlanti for live-action series. Everything you may like to know

Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg will write the script for the 'Scooby-Doo live-action series. They have earlier adapted 'Cowboy Bebop' for Netflix and 'High Fidelity' for Hulu. The plot details are still not known, what is known is that it will be based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon.

30 Apr 2024 8:06 am
KFC Malaysia temporarily shutters outlets citing challenging economy

Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

30 Apr 2024 8:02 am
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign

The meeting, which lasted three hours, was organized to help the men bury the hatchet and discuss potential joint fundraising efforts, according to one of the people, who, like others, spoke on condition of anonymity to share details of the private get-together.

30 Apr 2024 7:57 am
Xi Jinping is on a mission to drive a wedge between Europe and the US

Chinese President Xi Jinping will begin his five-day trip to France, Serbia and Hungary on May 5, according to the Foreign Ministry in Beijing. Those nations are seeking investment from China, despite a litany of EU probes into Beijings industrial policy and the warnings from officials in Washington about the risks.

30 Apr 2024 7:56 am
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Rules for boxing match are out. Check who will be benefitted?

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's boxing match rules have been declared. All eyes are on who will be benefitted by this!

30 Apr 2024 2:09 am
Supercomputer predicts Premier League final table after Arsenal win over Tottenham

Arsenal recently gained a crushing win over Tottenham and right after a supercomputer predicted the fate of the Premier League table standings for all teams of the EPL.

30 Apr 2024 1:09 am