Though Prince William and Prince Harry remain estranged, Kate Middleton reportedly feels conflicted between the two brothers. The Princess of Wales, who is said to still care for her brother-in-law, is considering reaching out as Harry approaches his 40th birthday on September 14th. Prince Harry has previously described Kate as the “sister he never had” and was supportive of her during her early years of marriage to William. According to Paul Burrell, Princess Diana’s former butler, Kate wishes that William would reach out and wish Harry a happy birthday. “Kate has always been a mediator and believes in fairness,” Burrell…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Halle Berry recently expressed her disappointment over still being the only Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. The “Catwoman” star, who made history with her 2002 Oscar win for “Monster’s Ball,” shared her frustration over the lack of opportunities for women of color in Hollywood. In an exclusive interview with *Marie Claire*, the 55-year-old actress stated, “I’m still eternally miffed that no Black woman has come behind me for that Best Actress Oscar. I’m continually saddened by that year after year. And it’s certainly not because there has been nobody deserving.” Berry praised several Black actresses…
Chappell Roan, the 26-year-old pop star known for hits like “Hot To Go,” has a clear rule when it comes to dating: no colleagues. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, Roan, born Kayleigh Amstutz, discussed how her fast-paced career has affected her romantic life and why she avoids dating within the music industry. “I met this girl that I really like, but [I] can’t commit because I feel like no one understands me,” Roan confessed. “I don’t want to date another artist because they’re f—ing nuts.” Roan has been hesitant with her new love interest, who is outside the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is listed as one of the countries with the highest exposure to both conflict and disaster risk, according to the World Risk Index 2024 report released on Monday. The report, published by Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum — Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), ranks Pakistan among the top 15 nations at highest risk from disasters, and in the top 10 for conflict exposure. Pakistan, which fell out of the top 10 last year, now surpasses China in the latest rankings. The report shows a shifting landscape with Afghanistan rejoining the group of highly vulnerable…
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal plans to request the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from neighboring India, accusing her of orchestrating “massacres.” Hasina, who resigned from her position and fled to India on August 5 following weeks of escalating student-led protests, is now facing legal actions from the tribunal she established in 2010 to investigate crimes from the 1971 independence war. Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), announced that the legal process to secure Hasina’s return has begun. “As the main perpetrator has fled the country, we will start the legal procedure to…
PARIS: The descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the engineer behind the Eiffel Tower, have vowed to challenge Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s plan to keep the Olympic rings on the tower beyond the Paris 2024 Olympics. The family argues that the rings, which were added as part of the Olympic decorations, disrupt the tower’s historic aesthetics and alter its iconic design. In a statement, the family association AGDE expressed concerns that the rings create a “strong imbalance” in the tower’s appearance, affecting its “very pure forms” and undermining its established symbol of neutrality and global recognition. They have consulted lawyers to explore…
BEIRUT: Syria’s Health Minister reported on Monday that Israeli airstrikes overnight had resulted in the deaths of 18 people in central Hama province. The minister, Hassan al-Ghabash, also stated that 37 individuals were wounded in what he described as “one of the most violent Israeli attacks” on Syria in recent years. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights provided a higher death toll, citing 26 fatalities, including civilians and individuals associated with pro-Iran groups. The strikes targeted military sites and a scientific research center in Masyaf, Hama province, which reportedly housed Iranian experts working on weapons development. The Israeli military, known…
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has established a coalition to address the rising issue of knife crime among youth, with actor and anti-knife crime advocate Idris Elba joining the effort. The coalition, formed to tackle what Starmer describes as a “national crisis,” includes campaign groups, families, and young people impacted by knife crime, which remains the leading cause of homicide in England and Wales. The annual summit, held at 10 Downing Street, aims to deepen understanding of the factors driving youth involvement in knife crime and to strengthen regulations around the online sale and accessibility of knives. Starmer emphasized…
MBOUR: At least nine people have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Senegal, according to the navy. The pirogue, involved in irregular emigration, sank near the western town of Mbour on Sunday. The navy has launched a search operation with three vessels and a Spanish maritime patrol aircraft. While nine bodies have been recovered and three survivors identified, the exact number of missing persons remains unclear. Local fishermen have also rescued an unknown number of people. Senegal’s coast is a major departure point for migrants attempting the dangerous Atlantic route to Europe. The journey is fraught with…
HANOI: The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam has surged to 59, according to state media reports on Monday. The typhoon, described by meteorologists as the most powerful to strike northern Vietnam in 30 years, made landfall on Saturday with winds exceeding 149 kilometers per hour. The storm has wreaked havoc across the region, downing bridges, ripping roofs from buildings, and damaging factories. The storm has significantly impacted the manufacturing sector, particularly in northern Vietnam, a key production hub for global tech giants like Samsung and Foxconn. Power outages have disrupted operations at these facilities, compounding the crisis. On…
