Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada

LOS ANGELES: The final years of Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman who passed away this year after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson’s disease and persistent surgical pain, were marked by profound physical agony and a deep battle with depression. A new documentary reveals the extent of the mental anguish he faced, including thoughts of taking his own life in 2021. In a candid clip from the Paramount+ documentary, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, the 76-year-old rock star is seen discussing the despair that overtook him when facing the permanent loss of his identity as a live performer. “The…

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LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Miley Cyrus is reportedly still grappling with unresolved doubts concerning her ex-husband, actor Liam Hemsworth, expressing unease regarding his ongoing romance with partner Gabriella Brooks. This situation underscores the turbulent emotional aftermath of high-profile celebrity marriages and the public critique often accompanying their dissolution. According to reporting by RadarOnline.com, the singer allegedly harbours serious reservations about Hemsworth’s character, suggesting that the public narrative fails to capture his true behaviour away from the cameras. Her primary concern is said to be for his current partner, Brooks. “Looking back, she feels like Liam treated her terribly,” a source…

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LOS ANGELES: Forty-eight years after the death of the ‘King of Rock and Roll,’ Priscilla Presley has lifted the curtain on an intimate, and perhaps melancholic, detail of her six-year marriage (1967–1973) to Elvis Presley. The revelation, made on the anniversary of his passing, offers a rare glimpse into the human side of the music icon whose life was often defined by the overwhelming scale of his fame. On August 16th, the 80-year-old actress and businesswoman posted a tribute on Instagram featuring a rare backstage picture, concluding her heartfelt message with a single, evocative word: “Satnin.” Elvis, who succumbed to…

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LOS ANGELES: Global music phenomenon Taylor Swift recently addressed a moment of miscommunication with her massive fanbase, known as the Swifties, who completely misinterpreted a playful exchange she had with BBC Radio 1 host Greg James. The incident highlights the complex and often intense dynamic between a superstar and her devoted audience. The 35-year-old artist sat down with her long-time friend James while promoting her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, revisiting an infamous interview clip where the host had jokingly referenced her appearance after a performance. Swift recalled how deeply some of her fans had taken the lighthearted…

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LOS ANGELES: Hollywood power couple Tom Holland and Zendaya have reportedly put their much-anticipated wedding on ‘indefinite’ hold. The decision is understood to stem from a confluence of highly demanding filming commitments and, crucially, escalating security concerns driven by intense public scrutiny. The report, sourced by Radar Online, highlights the extraordinary strain the high-profile relationship faces, where global fame has translated into a serious erosion of personal privacy and safety. Zendaya had confirmed her engagement to the Spider-Man star earlier this year following her appearance at the Golden Globes, prominently featuring a diamond ring. Since then, the couple’s private life…

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US President Donald Trump announced that Israel must stop bombing Gaza immediately after Hamas conditionally accepted a key part of his peace plan, which is nearing its two-year mark. Hamas’s Acceptance: Hamas announced its “approval of releasing all occupation captives — both living and remains” according to the exchange formula in Trump’s proposal. Key Condition: However, Hamas immediately added that it would seek further negotiations to discuss the details of the implementation. Points of Conflict: The group deliberately avoided agreeing to disarm and demilitarise Gaza, a core demand of the US and Israel. Hamas insists it will not disarm until…

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Communal tensions are simmering in India’s Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Maharashtra states following the controversy over ‘I love Muhammad’ posters. The situation has led to violent clashes, security crackdowns, and a political row. The Spark: The issue began in UP’s Bareilly after an FIR was filed against 24 individuals for displaying ‘I love Muhammad’ posters during an Eid Miladun Nabi procession. Hindu and right-wing groups called the posters a “deliberate provocation.” UP Clampdown: Following violent clashes between over 2,000 protesters and police last week, authorities deployed large security forces and suspended internet services in Bareilly until Saturday. UP Chief Minister…

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The Indonesian government has suspended the operational registration (TDPSE) of TikTok, a move that could theoretically block access for its over 100 million accounts. The suspension was enacted because TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, failed to provide complete traffic, streaming, and monetization data for its live stream feature, as requested by the Communications and Digital Ministry. Violation: The Ministry’s official, Alexander Sabar, stated that TikTok violated its obligations as a private electronic provider by providing only partial data. Reason for Request: The data was requested for supervision after officials found that accounts linked to online gambling activities were exploiting the…

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West African nationals deported by the United States to Ghana under President Donald Trump’s program are now stranded and in hiding in Togo after being forcibly transferred there without documentation. The Loophole: The US deported the individuals to Ghana as a “loophole” to bypass protections they had secured in US immigration courts, which had prevented their removal to their home countries due to fear of persecution (e.g., political risks, criminalization of same-sex relations). Deportee Status: Many of the individuals were green card holders or had been granted asylum in the US, and some are married to US citizens. Mistreatment and…

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The Indonesian government has suspended the registration of TikTok as an electronic systems provider. This suspension, which could potentially block access for its over 100 million accounts in the country, was imposed because TikTok failed to hand over all requested data related to its live stream feature. An official from the Communications and Digital Ministry, Alexander Sabar, stated that the ministry requested the company’s traffic, streaming, and monetization data for supervision purposes. TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, did not provide the complete data, citing internal procedures. The ministry determined this omission was a violation of the company’s obligations…

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