Hiroshima Marks 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – On August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bomb, called “Little Boy,” killed about 78,000 people right away. By the end of that year, tens of thousands more had died from burns and radiation. The bombing […]
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW Former U.S. President Donald Trump has told Russia to stop its attacks on Ukraine by Friday or face new punishments. Trump did not say exactly what actions the U.S. would take. But he has said before that he might put extra tariffs (taxes) on countries that still do business with Russia — like China […]
Sufi Singers and Bauls Face Growing Attacks in Bangladesh DHAKA – Sufi singers and Baul folk artists in Bangladesh are facing rising threats and violence from hardline Islamist groups, especially since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year. Sufism is a peaceful and spiritual branch of Islam that uses music […]
WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that big banks refused to accept his money because of his political views. In an interview with CNBC, Trump claimed that top banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America (BofA) discriminated against him and other conservatives. He said, “They told me I had 20 days to […]
According to an Al Jazeera report, “Death by bombardments. Death by malnutrition and starvation. Death by lack of aid and vital services,” said a post by UNICEF on X. “In Gaza, an average of 28 children a day — the size of a classroom — have been killed.” The agency stressed that children in Gaza […]
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army has denied all rumors about Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir wanting to become the next President of Pakistan. In an interview with The Economist, DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said, “These claims are completely false.” He was talking about reports that started after a campaign called the “Battle […]
Four Men Die After Billboard Touches Electric Wires in Lahore LAHORE – A tragic incident happened in Lahore when a metal billboard touched electric wires, causing the death of four men due to electric shock. Officials said the iron signboard was installed on a shop and came into contact with overhead electricity wires. This led […]
KARACHI – If you want to transfer a car or motorcycle in Sindh, here is a step-by-step guide to help you. Step 1: Biometric Verification First, the buyer and seller must go to a NADRA or E-Sahulat Centre for biometric verification. Step 2: Sale Agreement Write a sale agreement on stamp paper and take it […]
Pakistani Students Win Big at International Nuclear Science Olympiad ISLAMABAD – A team of Pakistani students has won one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze medals at an international competition on nuclear science. The event was held from July 30 to August 5 and was organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Students from […]
Japan Offers Digital Nomad Visa for High-Earning Remote Workers TOKYO – Japan has introduced a new Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers who want to live and work in Japan for a short time. Who Can Apply? To qualify, applicants must: Be from a list of approved countries, Have a valid passport, Earn at least […]
