LONDON: Satinder Pal Singh Raju, a prominent pro-Khalistan activist associated with Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) and a key organizer of the Khalistan Referendum, narrowly escaped a deadly ambush in California. Raju was targeted when his truck was sprayed with bullets on Interstate 505 near San Francisco. Following the assassination of Canadian-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar by Indian agents on June 18, 2023, Raju, along with the SFJ team, organized Khalistan Referendum phases in Surrey, BC, and has been involved in various events across North America, including recent referendums in Calgary, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel to…
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LONDON: Two distinguished British-Pakistanis were celebrated at an awards ceremony for their significant contributions to Islamic finance and cybersecurity. Asim Khan, founder of an Islamic finance group, received the prestigious Global Islamic Finance Leadership Award 2024 for his exceptional impact on the Islamic finance sector and his role in its global advancement. Ahmed Junaid, a leading figure in network and cybersecurity, was honored with a top award in the cyber industry category for his innovative work with UK local governments and the private sector. Asim Khan, recognized for his influential work across Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Europe,…
Former President Donald Trump recently posted a fake image on social media depicting pop star Taylor Swift endorsing him for the November election. The image, shared on Truth Social, shows Swift in red, white, and blue with a caption saying, “Taylor Swift Wants You To Vote For Donald Trump.” Swift, who has previously supported Democratic candidates including President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, has not publicly endorsed any candidate for the 2024 election. Her representatives have not responded to requests for comment. In addition to the misleading image, Trump also shared photos of women in “Swifties for Trump” shirts…
CHICAGO: Kamala Harris paid tribute to President Joe Biden at the start of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, as she prepares to be named the party’s new presidential nominee. Thousands of delegates welcomed Harris warmly, celebrating Biden’s historic leadership and lifetime of service to the nation. As Harris gears up to deliver her keynote speech later in the week, Biden faces a bittersweet moment. He is receiving a hero’s welcome despite stepping aside from the 2024 presidential race due to concerns about his age. Biden expressed peace with his decision, though reports suggest he remains upset about being pushed…
The search continues for Mike Lynch, often dubbed the “Bill Gates of Britain,” and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch, who went missing along with four others after their yacht sank during a tornado in Sicily. The yacht, identified as the British vessel Bayesian, went down off the coast of Palermo around 5 a.m. local time. According to Italian newspaper *La Repubblica*, one individual, believed to be the yacht’s Canadian chef, has been confirmed dead. The Palermo Port Authority has identified the deceased as Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian national residing in Antigua. Four people remain unaccounted for. The yacht was carrying…
WASHINGTON: On the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Congressional Republicans formally presented their case for the impeachment of US President Joe Biden, though the effort is unlikely to gain significant traction. The report, compiled by three key committees in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, accuses Biden of corruption linked to his son Hunter Biden’s international business dealings. Jim Jordan, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, claimed that the investigation demonstrated Biden had “abused his public office for the private financial benefit of the Biden family and business associates.” However, the report lacks direct evidence connecting Biden to his…
BEIJING: China has approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors across five sites as part of its efforts to address rising emissions from fossil fuels, according to state media. Premier Li Qiang led a State Council meeting on Monday that sanctioned the projects, Xinhua news agency reported. China National Nuclear Power received the go-ahead for three reactors, while State Power Investment Corp secured approval for two units. Additionally, CGN Power Co, a subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Corp, announced it had been authorized to build six reactors at three locations, according to a filing with the Hong Kong…
MANILA: The Philippines will temporarily host a limited number of Afghan asylum seekers while they are processed for resettlement in the United States, officials from both Manila and Washington announced on Tuesday. The specifics of the timeline for this program are still under discussion, with both governments indicating that only a small group of visa applicants will be accommodated, though exact numbers have not been disclosed. The program, intended to assist potentially thousands of Afghan Muslims seeking asylum, faced domestic opposition in the Philippines when first proposed last year, due to security and other concerns in the predominantly Catholic nation.…
US regulators announced on Monday that they have mandated inspections of pilot seats on hundreds of Boeing 787 aircraft following a March incident in which the plane’s sudden plunge led to passenger injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the directive after receiving reports of “uncommanded movement” of the captain’s seat, which caused a rapid descent during a flight. The airworthiness directive requires operators to inspect 158 US-registered 787 Dreamliners and 737 planes worldwide and undertake any necessary corrective actions. The directive follows a March incident involving a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland, where the plane unexpectedly lurched…
Russia firmly rejected any prospects for peace talks with Ukraine on Monday, despite Kyiv’s increased pressure through its ongoing offensive into Russian territory. The conflict has intensified following Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6, marking the most significant attack on Russian soil since World War II. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukraine has gained control over more than 1,250 square kilometers (480 square miles) and 92 settlements. He emphasized that Ukraine’s objectives include stretching Russian forces, creating a buffer zone in Russian territory, and seeking a resolution to the war on “fair” terms. In a speech…
