Investigators have successfully downloaded flight recorder data from the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that occurred on June 12, killing 260 people. This crucial step, announced by India’s civil aviation ministry on Thursday, brings the investigation closer to understanding the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade. The London-bound Dreamliner crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people on board, along with 19 on the ground. Black Box Recovery and Data Access The plane’s black boxes – the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) –…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez commenced their three-day lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday, drawing global attention to the estimated $50 million event. While tight security shields their VIP guests, the spectacle has also sparked significant debate and protests from activists concerned about the impact of such extreme wealth on the historic city. Among the constellation of approximately 200-250 A-list guests from show business, politics, and finance are notable figures such as Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom, Queen Rania of Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. The Celebrations…
As the weekend unfolds, all eyes are on the lavish “wedding of the century” between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in Venice. While Bezos is a household name synonymous with global commerce and space ventures, Sanchez, though perhaps less known to the broader public, brings a multifaceted background and an inspiring personal journey to this high-profile union. The three-day celebration, reportedly costing millions and attracting a constellation of A-list guests including Kim Kardashian, Mick Jagger, and Leonardo DiCaprio, has not been without controversy. Activists, concerned about Venice’s future amidst extreme wealth, have protested with “No Space…
India has recently undertaken a widespread campaign of deporting hundreds of people without trial to neighboring Bangladesh. While New Delhi asserts these individuals are undocumented migrants, the actions have drawn strong condemnation from activists and lawyers who label the expulsions as illegal, lacking due process, and based on ethnic profiling, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims. Deportation and Detention Statistics: Hundreds deported without trial: Officials from both India and Bangladesh confirm hundreds of expulsions. Bangladesh’s claims: Bangladesh states India has pushed over 1,600 people across its border since May. Indian media estimates: Some Indian media reports suggest the number of…
Advocates reported on Friday that anti-Muslim online posts targeting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani have surged since his Democratic primary upset this week. These posts include death threats and comments that compare his candidacy to the September 11, 2001 attacks. According to CAIR Action, an arm of the Council on American Islamic Relations advocacy group, which logs such incidents, there were at least 127 violent hate-related reports mentioning Mamdani or his campaign on the day after polls closed. This marks a five-fold increase over the daily average of such reports tracked earlier this month, CAIR Action stated. Overall,…
Following months of speculation regarding his next team, Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, the club announced on Thursday. “Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027,” the club posted on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team released a teaser video featuring the 40-year-old Ronaldo walking along a beachfront, stating, “Al Nassr forever.” The Portuguese superstar’s arrival in the kingdom in 2023 to play with Al Nassr initiated a wave of prominent players in the latter stages of their careers moving to the oil-rich nation. Last month, Ronaldo had posted “This…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced significant revisions to the playing conditions for men’s international cricket, with these changes now applicable across all three formats: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Among the most notable revisions are the formal implementation of the stop clock regulation and updated procedures for the Decision Review System (DRS). Stop Clock Following its successful introduction in limited-overs formats, the stop clock will now be utilized in Test cricket to address slow over rates. Fielding teams must be prepared to commence a new over within 60 seconds of the previous…
As the new financial year rapidly approaches, the constitutional provisions granting the President of Pakistan the authority to declare a financial emergency are gaining significant attention, particularly in light of recent budgetary challenges faced by provincial governments. Article 235 of the Constitution of Pakistan empowers the president to declare a financial emergency if the economic or financial stability of a province or the entire country is deemed to be under threat. This critical provision serves as a safeguard to protect the nation’s economic life during times of severe financial crisis, as reported by The News. Should such an emergency be…
Pakistan is set to implement a significant diplomatic shakeup, involving the replacement of ambassadors in eight key capitals: Russia, Australia, Romania, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Niger, Kyrgyzstan, and Ireland. Additionally, two consul generals have been assigned to two significant consulates. Aisha Farooqui, currently Pakistan’s ambassador to Ireland, will assume the role of ambassador to Russia in Moscow, succeeding Dr. Khalid Jamali. Maryam Aftab, who currently serves as the Additional Foreign Secretary for the Americas, will be posted to Ireland as ambassador. Altamash Wazir Khan, the Director General for the Middle East at the Foreign Office, is designated for a posting in Kyrgyzstan.…
At least nine individuals have died after a sudden surge of high water swept away 17 people in the Swat River on Friday morning, prompting condolences from the country’s top leadership. In a statement, Swat Deputy Commissioner Shehzad Mehboob confirmed that rescue authorities have recovered at least nine bodies and successfully rescued four others alive, while efforts are still underway to locate the remaining four missing persons. Providing details of the victims, DC Mehboob stated that 10 of the individuals involved were residents of Sialkot, six belonged to Mardan, and one was a local resident of Swat. According to rescue…
