A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a “crash upon landing” amid poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has confirmed. “An accident happened to the helicopter carrying Iran President Raisi” in the Jofa region of the western province of East Azerbaijan, state television said, adding that rescue efforts were underway. “The harsh weather conditions and heavy fog have made it difficult for the rescue teams to reach the accident site,” state TV said in an on-screen news alert. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Governor of East Azerbaijan province Malek Rahmati and others…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Foreign aviation company has expressed its readiness to manufacture lightweight aircraft in Pakistan, marking a significant step forward for the country’s aviation industry. This development comes after an agreement was finalized between Sky Wings Aviation, a Pakistani company, and the German aviation company Scilair Group. The collaboration between Scilair and Sky Wings Aviation aims to initiate the manufacturing of lightweight aircraft, specifically Gyrocopters, starting the next year. These aircraft are known for their versatility and efficiency in various applications. The first Gyrocopter, built in Germany, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan by August this year. This event will symbolize the…
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: SIFC’s project Green Tourism is revolutionizing the tourism sector in Gilgit-Baltistan. Under a recent development, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and Green Tourism Company have signed an agreement for the promotion of tourism. Under this agreement 44 dilapidated government guest houses of Gilgit-Baltistan will be renovated in modern style. The guest houses included in agreement were a burden on the government exchequer for many years without benefiting the public. The development of these guest houses will not only improve the tourism sector in the area but also create employment opportunities. SIFC was formed to attract investments from friendly countries in…
Grammy-winning pop star Ed Sheeran revealed his initial dream profession on the latest episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ (TGIKS). In a candid conversation, Sheeran reminisced about his teenage years and how he nearly pursued a career in acting. “I originally wanted to be an actor,” the ‘Shape of You’ singer shared, adding, “I auditioned for this TV show — it was acting with music — and I made it to the finals. I was sixteen, and I got down to the final 10 people. In my head, I thought if I got this, I would pursue acting and…
Nicolas Cage basked in the applause as his new psychological thriller, “The Surfer,” received a six-minute standing ovation during a midnight screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Cage looked delighted, grinning widely and waving enthusiastically as cheers filled the Palais. The film, a surreal and mind-bending adventure, showcased the actor in a performance reminiscent of his intense role in “Mandy.” At one point, he took the microphone to ask how to say “eat the rat” in French — a line from the film that is likely to become a popular meme — and enthusiastically shouted “mangez le rat!” to…
Bollywood actor Kiara Advani irked fans for allegedly trying a new accent at the Red Sea International Film Foundation event being held in Cannes. During an interview that has since gone viral showed the actor expressing gratitude for being invited to the occasion, however, what caught the attention of fans was her accent which several considered fake, an Indian media outlet reported. In her interview, Kiara Advani said that it was humbling to be invited to the event as she completes 10 years as an actor. “It comes at a very special moment as well,” she said. Fans noticed a…
The authorities in United States’ Los Angeles refused to pursue a case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs over physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura. The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, showed Combs hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie, who in her recent lawsuit said Combs subjected her to more than a decade of coercion by physical force and drugs. Reacting to the video, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in a statement said that the office was aware of the video that has been circulating online allegedly depicting Sean Combs assaulting a young woman in…
Actor and singer Selena Gomez broke down after her Spanish-language movie Emilia Pérez received the longest standing ovation so far at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Gomez was in tears as the audience clapped for a full nine minutes for her musical drama also starring Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety reported. While director Jacques Audiard thanked the audience for the overwhelming response, Saldaña and Édgar Ramírez embraced in an emotional hug. The film narrates the story of a drug lord, played by Gascón, seeking gender-affirming surgery. Saldaña portraying the role of Rita is…
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has hinted at quitting Bollywood after the election in India as she considered the Hindi film industry ‘fake’. When asked about her future in the film industry during a recent interview, the actor said that she would quit Bollywood if she wins the elections. “The film world is a lie, everything there is fake. They create a very different environment. It is a glossy world like a fake bubble which is to attract the audience. This is the reality. I am a very passionate person. I never wanted to do a job because I had to,” she…
Sean “Diddy” Combs on Sunday issued an apology after a video surfaced showing him assaulting his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura. The recently surfaced video recorded in 2016 showed the rapper attacking his then-girlfriend singer Cassie. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you gotta do that,” Combs said in an Instagram video. “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in this video. They’re disgusting. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought professional help, he added. According to Sean…
