US must end ‘epidemic of gun violence’, Harris says after latest shooting
“This is just a senseless tragedy, on top of so many senseless tragedies,” Harris says of the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia By AFP September 05, 2024 PORTSMOUTH: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday implored Americans to bring a halt to the “epidemic of gun violence” plaguing the United States, after a mass
Canada’s Trudeau faces political setback as key ally withdraws support
Canadian PM vows to continue leading and implementing social programs despite opposition pressure for early elections By Reuters & Web Desk September 05, 2024 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on Wednesday when the small party helping keep his minority Liberal government in power withdrew its automatic support, forcing him to approach new
How is Kamala Harris preparing for presidential debate agaisnt Donald Trump?
Harris last appeared on the debate stage in 2020 against then-vice president Mike Pence By Reuters September 05, 2024 WASHINGTON: As the political temperature rises in the United States ahead of the president polls, Vice President and democratic candidate Kamala Harris is gearing up for her presidential debate showdown with Republican nominee Donald Trump. Harris last
Congress candidate Brandon Gill stresses on Pak-US relations at fundraiser
Event was attended by prominent leaders from Pakistani American community and distinguished individuals from various fields ByRaja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada September 05, 2024 DALLAS: A prestigious fundraiser was held in honour of Congressional candidate Brandon Gill at the residence of Dr Rao Kamran Ali in Southlake, Dallas. Dr Ali, who is a National Board member
UK’s Royal Navy says one killed after helicopter ditches into English Channel
Prime Minister Keir Starmer deeply saddened by death; pays tribute to those involved in search operation By Reuters September 05, 2024 LONDON: Britain’s Royal Navy said on Thursday one person had been killed following an incident in which a helicopter was forced to ditch into the Channel during a training exercise. “It is with great sadness
Life comes to standstill as Super Typhoon Yagi roars into China’s Hainan
Hainan brings violent gales and heavy rain that triggers widespread power outages in island known as “China’s Hawaii” By Reuters September 06, 2024 HONG KONG: Asia’s strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon Yagi, landed in China’s Hainan on Friday, bringing violent gales and heavy rain that triggered widespread power outages, paralysing the tourist island province known
Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after election
Ex-US president was convicted on May 30 of falsifying business records to cover up his payments By Reuters September 06, 2024 NEW YORK: A New York judge on Friday delayed former US President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case until after the November 5 election, writing that he wants to avoid the unwarranted
Father, son charged in US school shooting held without bond
Colt Gray his father Colin Gray ordered to remain in custody as lawyers decline to seek bond By AFP September 06, 2024 WASHINGTON: A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting four people dead at a US high school and his father, who allegedly bought him the gun for Christmas, appeared in court on Friday to face murder
UK High Court to hear Sara Sharif murder trial next month
Trial will be conducted by British High Court judge Justice Cavanagh and is estimated to last up to seven weeks By Web Desk September 07, 2024 The United Kingdom’s High Court is set to hear the Sara Sharif murder trial next month in which the 10-year-old’s father, stepmother and uncle have been accused of committing the crime.
N Korea launches fresh salvo of trash-filled balloons southward: Seoul army
North Korea have launched thousands of balloons towards south as retilation against activists’ propaganda By AFP September 07, 2024 SEOUL: North Korea has launched a fresh salvo of a hundred more trash-filled balloons southward, Seoul’s military said on Saturday as the two countries continue their tit-for-tat campaigns of provocation and propaganda. The North has launched more