Month: July 2019
Most Memorable Visits of Pakistani Heads to US
This recent visit of Imran Khan was an explosion over the internet. As Khan was stepping on US soil, #khanmeetstrump was top trending not only in Pakistan or US, but across the globe. Maybe Trump’s controversial personality, new Pakistani leader and Pakistan’s strategic placement had a great role in this. Many things came into discussion during Khan’s visit to US.
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Who Is Hafiz Saeed?
Hafiz Muhammad was born on 5 June 1950. He is a co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). He is also the chief of Jama’at-ud-Da’wah. He was born in Sargodha, Punjab. His full name is Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. He took his bachelor’s degree from University of Punjab, Lahore in 1970. He held two master degree from University of Punjab in 1972. He has
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Best Of the ‘Disappointed Supporter’ – remembering CW19
The disappointed supporter of Pakistan got viral in the 17th match of the cricket world cup 2019. This match was between Pakistan and Australia. The supporter was in the crowd from where he saw a Pakistani fielder drop a crucial catch. His reaction after the catch was dropped was hilariously priceless. ICC posted the GIF which set social media and
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- 2 Broke Artists Started a Home Bakery in Mexico. It’s a Pandemic Hit. October 21, 2020They didn’t have an oven. Their apartment resembled Santa’s workshop set up in a dorm room. But two rookie bakers are thriving in Mexico City, where food and entrepreneurism go hand-in-hand.Natalie Kitroeff
- In Azerbaijan, Pain and Loss Drive War Fever October 21, 2020As the country’s soldiers advance in the conflict with Armenia, every “liberated” territory is celebrated and tens of thousands of refugees plan their return to lost lands.Carlotta Gall and Ivor Prickett
- Asbestos, a Quebec Mining Town, Will Change Name to Val-des-Sources October 21, 2020The Quebec town is home to one of the world’s largest former asbestos mines. Residents voted to rename the town Val-des-Sources, or Valley of the Springs.Marie Fazio
- Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits October 21, 2020As he raises questions about his opponent’s standing with China, President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his own activities there, including a previously unknown bank account.Mike McIntire, Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig
- Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions October 21, 2020The comments, made in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone.Jason Horowitz
- Coronavirus live news: Lombardy reports record high in cases; Poland to impose further curbs October 21, 2020Italian region sees highest infections since pandemic began; Poland acts amid record infections; German health minister has Covid-19300,000 excess US deaths recorded as Cathay Pacific cuts 5,900 jobsSpain poised to become first European country with over 1m casesNew Zealand records 25 Covid cases amid arrival of foreign fishing crewsUK coronavirus updates – live 4.58pm BST […]Lucy Campbell (now); Caroline Davies, Amy Walker and Helen Sullivan (earlier)
- Warning of tens of thousands of deaths in England from Covid-19 second wave October 21, 2020Tiered lockdown system not adequate for preventing high rate of virus infections daily, epidemiologist tells MPsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTens of thousands of deaths are now inevitable in a second wave of coronavirus infections sweeping across England because of the failure to contain the virus, a government scientific adviser has warned.John Edmunds, […]Ian Sample Science editor
- When Reading FC were the Biscuitmen | Brief letters October 21, 2020Huntley and Palmers biscuits | Funding for Manchester | Thomas Hollobone MPYour article on biscuits (Crumbs! A history of biscuits in 15 fantastic facts – from flatulence cure to phenomenal fuel, 18 October) mentions the importance of the Huntley and Palmers company in Reading. It might have been worth noting that for many years Reading […]Letters
- Trump cuts short pre-election interview as Covid stimulus bill moves closer – live October 21, 2020President angrily tweeted about ‘bias’ and CBS host Lesley StahlReport: Trump paid nearly $200,000 in taxes to ChinaFlorida accused of sowing confusion with voting changesVideo: how Trump failed OhioSign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 4.45pm BST Alyssa Farah, the White House communications director, said she was cautiously optimistic about […]Joan E Greve (now) and Martin Belam (earlier)
- Berlin police appeal for witnesses after museum artefacts vandalised October 21, 2020Police fail to identify culprit via footage and are appealing for witnessesPolice in Berlin have appealed for witnesses to help identify a mystery attacker who vandalised dozens of ancient artefacts and artworks at four galleries in the German capital.Details of extensive damage to 63 objects emerged only this week, after police failed to identify a […]Philip Oltermann in Berlin
- Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, October 21st October 21, 2020John Klossner’s Daily Cartoon provides a snapshot of daily life on a day when President Donald Trump did not say something inappropriate.John Klossner
- New Poll Shows Trump Losing to Hunter Biden October 21, 2020Andy Borowitz jokes that new polls show Donald Trump losing to Hunter Biden, in swing states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, and nationally.Andy Borowitz
- Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax on the Role of Music in Dark Times October 21, 2020Madelyne Xiao introduces a video from the New Yorker Festival in which Alex Ross talks about music and performance with Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax, and the musicians perform works by Beethoven.Madelyne Xiao
- How Republican Senators Account for the Trump Presidency October 21, 2020Benjamin Wallace-Wells writes on the reëlection campaigns of Lindsey Graham, Joni Ernst, and John Cornyn, and on Republican senators’ reluctance, in debates and on the trail, to mention Donald Trump during the run-up to the 2020 election.Benjamin Wallace-Wells