Photo shows a Norwegian police officer. —AFP/File A Norwegian court on Friday sentenced a doctor to 21 years in prison for committing dozens of rapes over almost two decades. Arne Bye, 55, was found guilty of committing 70 counts of rape and sexual assault during gynecological examinations of his patients between 2004 and 2022. He was also condemned for 80 …
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Kristin Cavallari blasts dad for ‘crossing the line’ with her kids
Kristin Cavallari slams dad Dennis for ‘crossing the line’ with her kids Kristin Cavallari has opened up about her decision to cut ties with her father, Dennis Cavallari. The 38-year-old TV personality told Page Sig Radio on Thursday that she will never forgive her dad for “crossing the line” with her kids. “A lot of stuff has gone on with …
Read More »Elon Musk calls for Trump impeachment in stunning political twist
Elon Musk speaks with US President-elect Donald Trump at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Elon Musk has shocked the political world by calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached. The billionaire tech boss made the demand after a fierce …
Read More »Queen Camilla praises Hexham for ‘warm welcome’ during rainy day visit
Queen Camilla visits Hexham without King Charles Queen Camilla made a solo visit to Hexham on Thursday. The Northumberland market town was last visited by then-Prince Charles in 2018. Taking to Instagram the official handle of the royal family shared a carousel of photos from Camilla’s visit in the rainy weather. The pictures showed Queen Camilla meeting with the community …
Read More »PHF seeks govt funds for hotel accommodation in Kuala Lumpur: sources
Pakistan team celebrates scoring a goal during Asian Champions Trophy match against China on September 12, 2024. — Asian Hockey Federation/Facebook/File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been vocal about its financial constraints hindering participation in international competitions. However, according to a letter from the PHF itself, the federation holds a bank balance amounting to millions of rupees. Reliable …
Read More »Global media organisations demand Gaza access, safety for journalists
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3. — Reuters/File The Committee to Protect Journalists, in collaboration with Reporters Sans Frontieres, on Thursday issued an open letter from global media and press organisations on Gaza. The letter was signed by 126 media and press organisations. “We, the undersigned, call for immediate, independent, and unrestricted international media access …
Read More »Hajj sermon: Imam-e-Kaaba prays for Palestine, urges compassion
Imam-e-Kaab Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid delivers Hajj sermon on June 5, 2025. — SPA Sheikh Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the imam (prayer leader) of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, prayed for the people of Palestine during the Hajj sermon. Around 1.5 million pilgrims from across the globe performed Waqoof-e-Arafah, the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj, at Mount Arafat today. The Day …
Read More »Moroccan govt announces fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students
Representational image of a student wearing a graduation cap. — AFP The Kingdom of Morocco offered 10 fully-funded scholarships to Pakistani students for admission into Moroccan Public Institutions of Higher, Technical and Professional for the academic year of 2025-26, according to Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. These scholarships are open to Pakistani and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) nationals in …
Read More »Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
Nursery school children take a nap at Hinagiku nursery in Moriyama, western Japan. — Reuters/File The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday. The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records …
Read More »Bhushan Athale sentenced for threatening Sikhs and Muslims
The US Department of Justice Building is pictured, in Washington. — Reuters An American national Bhushan Athale is sentenced to 26 months in prison for a federal hate crime and for making violent interstate threats against various individuals based on their religion, including the employees of a Sikh nonprofit organisation located in New Jersey. According to US Department of Justice, …
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