Thousands of protesters gathered in New York City on Friday against Israel’s war in Gaza. They marched from Times Square to the United Nations building. Protesters waved Palestinian flags and wore traditional keffiyeh scarves. They carried banners with messages like “Free Palestine” and “Stop starving Gaza.” The protest reflected deep anger over the ongoing conflict. […]
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Pakistan seeks billion-dollar deal for iconic Roosevelt hotel
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s government is seeking a $1 billion valuation for the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, aiming to offer a minority stake in a joint redevelopment venture while retaining overall ownership. This forms part of a broader $7 billion IMF-backed privatization drive. The Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) through its […]
NYC hospitals to pay $165M to women abused by gynecologist
NYC hospitals to pay $165M to women abused by gynecologist. Two New York hospitals have agreed to pay more than $165 million to 147 former patients who have accused a former gynecologist of sexual abuse and misconduct. Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the agreement Friday. Last year, the two hospitals reached a […]
100-year-old yoga instructor keeps moving, dancing
A 100-year-old yoga instructor has no plans to stop practicing and teaching. On a spring day in Hartsdale, a northern suburb of New York City where she leads her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she first encountered the ancient practice at age 7 in her native India. Strolling along a beach, she was transfixed by a […]
Dwindling funds force Pak embassies to host low-key National Day receptions
Though celebrated in a grand manner previously, Pakistani missions abroad hosted rather low-key receptions to commemorate this year’s Pakistan National Day on March 23. This was said to be largely due to budgetary constraints. While embassies receive a special budgetary grant from the headquarters in accordance with their size and importance, they were not given […]
London named best tourist destination in the world
London has been named the best-rated destination in the world in Trip Advisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards for destinations. The winners were determined using an algorithm that analyses the millions of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions collected in a single year from Trip Advisor travellers worldwide. Paris takes second spot this year, […]
Are Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid back together, only a month after announcing their March split?
It seems like Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have rekindled their romance only just a month after parting ways. The couple sparked reconciliation rumours when they were photographed while kissing on a lunch date in New York City last weekend. It looks like Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid are back together 👫 The two were […]