Sri Lanka will vote for its next president on Saturday, turning the election into a de facto referendum on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity measures implemented following the country’s severe financial crisis. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75, is seeking a new mandate, claiming credit for stabilizing the economy and ending the severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine that plagued the nation. He has also restored order following the civil unrest of 2022, during which protesters stormed the compound of his predecessor, who then fled the country. In his final campaign remarks, Wickremesinghe urged voters to choose between returning…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
A US court has summoned Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, former RAW chief Samant Goel, RAW agent Vikram Yadav, and businessman Nikhil Gupta in connection with an alleged conspiracy to murder Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The high-profile case involves allegations that the Indian government and its intelligence agency, RAW, were behind a plot to assassinate Pannun, a prominent advocate for Khalistan and Sikh self-determination. International news agencies report that the conspiracy was uncovered in time, revealing connections to the Indian government and RAW. Pannun, who has been vocal about the Khalistan movement and pushing for a global referendum,…
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 34 Palestinians, including nine children, according to a Gaza Civil Defense official. The conflict, now ongoing for 349 days, has severely impacted the civilian population. Gaza Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal detailed the substantial civilian toll of the airstrikes. Since October 7, 2023, the strikes have claimed the lives of at least 41,272 Palestinians, including 16,795 children and 11,378 women. Additionally, 95,551 people have been injured, with many still trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings. The nearly year-long assault has devastated Gaza’s infrastructure, including hospitals…
Artillery shells manufactured in India have been diverted to Ukraine by European buyers, leading to protests from Russia. Despite Moscow’s objections, New Delhi has opted not to intervene, according to sources within Indian and European government and defense circles. Reuters’ investigation, which includes an analysis of customs data, reveals that while India’s arms export regulations prohibit unauthorized transfers, European countries such as Italy and the Czech Republic have bought shells from India and sent them to Ukraine. This has been part of the broader European effort to support Kyiv in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Although India itself has not…
Eva Mendes appeared on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* to promote her debut children’s book, *Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries*. During her appearance, she also discussed her husband Ryan Gosling’s hosting role on *Saturday Night Live* earlier this year. Mendes expressed her excitement, saying, “I was so excited! I was backstage… it’s incredible.” She particularly enjoyed the sketches “Can’t Tonight” and “Beavis and Butt-Head.” In “Can’t Tonight,” Gosling portrayed a man with a Cuban accent after marrying a Cuban woman, which Mendes found especially funny. She shared, “With Cuban Papi, the thing that was so funny is my…
Things appear to be worsening for Prince Andrew as he continues to face multiple setbacks. The disgraced brother of King Charles, who was stripped of his royal titles and patronages following his involvement in a sex scandal, has now been mocked in a newly released Amazon Prime series. According to a former Buckingham Palace staffer, many current and past employees are pleased with the negative portrayal of Andrew. The ex-staffer told *The Daily Beast* that those who “put up with Andrew’s petulant, rude, and inconsiderate behavior” when he was a working royal are “thrilled” at his depiction as a foul-mouthed,…
Fans eagerly awaiting the return of Netflix’s hit series *Wednesday* will be excited to learn that creators Al Gough and Miles Millar are hard at work on Season 2. Despite the massive success of the first season, which became Netflix’s most popular English-language show, no official release date has been announced yet. Tim Burton’s Return: A Welcome Surprise In a recent interview with *Collider*, Gough confirmed that Tim Burton will return to direct half of the episodes in the upcoming season, just as he did for the first season. Gough shared Burton’s passion for the project, stating, “He just loves…
Princess Beatrice, though not a working royal, has a special honor in store for her daughter, Sienna, who recently celebrated her third birthday. Beatrice shares Sienna with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, an architect and property developer. While Sienna will not receive a royal title since she is not a direct grandchild of the monarch, she is set to inherit a title from her father’s Italian nobility. Edoardo, whose father, Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, is an Italian count, is the family’s sole male descendant, making him the future head of the family. As a result, Beatrice will automatically become a…
King Charles has conveyed his profound shock and grief in a heartfelt statement issued by Buckingham Palace. The monarch, who remains estranged from his younger son, Prince Harry, addressed the devastation caused by recent catastrophic flooding in Central Europe. In his message, King Charles expressed deep concern: “My wife and I are profoundly shocked and saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in Central Europe.” He highlighted the strong ties many in the UK have with the region and extended his “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to those affected by the disaster. The monarch also…
Lady Gaga has spoken out about a persistent rumor from the early days of her career — claims that she was secretly a man. During a recent appearance on Netflix’s new series *What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates*, the 38-year-old pop star addressed the falsehood. In a conversation with Bill Gates, Gaga reflected on the bizarre rumor and shared that she wasn’t bothered by the speculation. “I was used to lies being printed about me,” Gaga said, dismissing the rumor as just another tabloid story. She added that compared to the real struggles people face with bullying and discrimination…
