Iran: An NGO reported that Iran executed a Jewish minority member who had been found guilty of murder on Monday, at a time when tensions with Israel were rising. According to the Iran Human Rights group, based in Norway, Arvin Ghahremani was found guilty of murder during a street fight and hanged in prison in the western city of Kermanshah. IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam stated, “The Islamic republic executed Arvin Ghahremani, an Iranian Jewish citizen, in the midst of the threats of war with Israel,” adding that the legal case had “significant flaws.” Amiry-Moghaddam went on to say, “However, in…
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INDIA : A government official stated that at least 36 passengers were killed and numerous others were injured when a bus in India fell into a deep Himalayan ravine on Monday. The bus’s twisted front was squashed nearly flat in photographs released by government rescue teams, which showed it in thick undergrowth. People are shown in this handout photo, which was taken on November 4 in Uttarakhand, at the scene of an accident where a bus fell into a gorge in the Almora district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. — Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Uttarakhand /…
US: Countries in South Asia, like those in the rest of the world, are keeping an eye on the US presidential election, looking out for their interests, and getting ready to change policies depending on who wins on November 5. According to analysts, the major nations of the region—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan—are divided about who they think should be the next president of the United States; however, they are all still willing to interact with whoever comes out on top. On the other hand, Michael Kugelman, an authority on Washington’s relationships with South Asian nations, claims that US policies…
Pakistan’s fight to eradicate polio is being hampered by violent attacks and misinformation-based suspicion, but teams of dedicated volunteer health workers are determined to continue. The only countries where the crippling virus remains endemic are Pakistan and Afghanistan. The disease mostly affects children under the age of five and can sometimes cause paralysis that lasts a lifetime. This year, 45 cases have been reported in Pakistan, up from six in 2023 and just one in 2021. Although a few drops of vaccine administered orally can easily prevent polio, health workers in rural Pakistan risk their lives to save others. A…
Pakistan: , Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that the provincial government had “no intentions” of participating in Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) highly publicized bidding process. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government said on Friday that it was ready to buy the losing national flag carrier after the failed attempt to sell it last week. A day later, Nawaz Sharif, a former prime minister, stated that his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, had sought his advice regarding whether the provincial government should acquire the PIA or establish a new airline. Nawaz suggested that the airline could also be purchased and rebranded…
Following skirmishes that were attributed to Sikh activists by some leaders, violence at a Hindu temple near Toronto on Sunday was condemned by Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, as “unacceptable.” According to reports, the Hindu Sabha Mandir was heavily guarded by local police in Brampton, about 50 kilometers northwest of Toronto, during a protest. AFP was informed by a Peel Regional Police spokesperson that there had been no arrests. Additionally, the police have declined to assign blame for the alleged violence. The violence that occurred today at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton is unacceptable. Trudeau wrote on X that…
It brought back feelings of nostalgia to see a lit-up catwalk in a packed auditorium. The media once considered the catwalk to be an essential component of the numerous fashion weeks and shows that would be scattered throughout the yearly fashion calendar. However, the local fashion industry is currently struggling with a fluctuating economy and a lack of sponsorship, so the catwalk rarely appears. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) deserves credit for making sure that the textile-focused TEXPO 2024 included a two-day “fashion week.” The event was attended by a number of foreign buyers, most of whom came…
US : Kamala Harris was born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother who came to the United States to study. She was the first person of South Asian descent to run for president in the United States, and she only had four months to get ready. She wanted to be the first woman to lead the country. It’s safe to say that she’s going to fail. After US president Joe Biden withdrew from the race for his second term, Kamala, a professor of economics at Stanford University, was chosen by the Democrats. A choice not a very remarkable…
US : On June 14, 1946, Trump was born in the borough of Queens in New York City. He was the fourth of five children born to Fred Trump, who would go on to become one of the biggest developers and landlords in the city, and his wife. Fred Trump was the one who instilled in Donald the importance of self-promotion and the ability to kill. Trump acknowledged that he was not an easy child. In the eighth grade, his parents sent him to the New York Military Academy in the hopes of teaching him the necessary discipline. Trump would…
Pakistan witnessed a vibrant Diwali celebration, with a number of stars coming together to honor the festival of lights. Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sonya Hussyn, Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Tara Mahmood, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, and Maheen Siddiqui were among these individuals. Through their participation, they demonstrated unity and cultural diversity. Deepak Perwani, a well-known fashion designer, was the host of the Diwali party. He set the stage for an evening of laughter and cultural exchange. Videos and photos from the event were all over social media. The videos showed the stars lighting candles, lighting fireworks, and enjoying delicious food and…
