India blocks US-based Sikh groups bid to help Covid-hit Indians on May 10, 2021NEW YORK: Reeling from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, India has been appealing for international help to deal with the deteriorating situation, but New Delhi has prevented a United States (US)-based Sikh advocacy group from providing financial support to the Indians who are unable to afford the high cost of oxygen, according a […]
Man United have the mentality to be league champions, says Fernandes on November 15, 2020LONDON: Manchester United may not have the resources that some of their Premier League rivals do but the fallen giants of English soccer still possess the mentality to end their title drought in the competition, midfielder Bruno Fernandes said. United last claimed the league title in the 2012-13 season under Alex Ferguson and have endured […]
Truck bomb in eastern Afghan city kills 5, Taliban claim responsibility on May 14, 2020KABUL: A truck packed with explosives blew up near a court in the eastern Afghan city of Gardez on Thursday, killing at least five people in an attack claimed by Taliban insurgents. The explosion comes two days after at least 56 people were killed in attacks elsewhere in the country, including women and newborn babies, dealing a setback […]
Slain Malik Matorkay’s brother blames PTM leaders for murder on February 12, 2019Perkhay Jan, the brother of Gul Shamad Khan alias Malik Matorkay, who was gunned down a few days ago has blamed the PTM leadership for his brother’s murder, media reports said. According to a special report by the assistant commissioner Mirali, North Waziristan, Jan claimed that he also came under attack for raising voice against […]
Mexico wins big at the Oscars, again on March 6, 2018The #MeToo movement stole the limelight Sunday at the first Oscars since the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse revelations, with the awards gala often known for light-heartedness taking a serious turn. The 90th Academy Awards saw Latin American artists and films take home some of the most coveted Oscars. Mexico’s Guillermo del Toro won best director […]