Princess Kate of Wales shared on Monday that she has completed her course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer, expressing gratitude for the support of her family and a renewed appreciation for life. The 42-year-old princess, wife of Prince William, underwent major abdominal surgery in January that revealed cancer. Since then, she has been receiving treatment. In a personal message accompanying an intimate family video, Kate revealed that she would be undertaking a few public engagements later this year but emphasized her focus on staying cancer-free. Reflecting on her journey, Kate described the past nine months as incredibly challenging and noted…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The man accused of dousing Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei with petrol and setting her alight has died from burns sustained during the attack, a hospital official confirmed on Tuesday. Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, was severely burned in the September 1 assault and succumbed to her injuries four days later. Dickson Ndiema Marangach, Cheptegei’s former boyfriend, passed away at 6:30pm (1530 GMT) on Monday at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Hospital CEO Philip Kirwa reported that Marangach, who had sustained over 41% burns, died from respiratory failure due to…
Ohio police have dismissed recent allegations made by Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, about Haitian immigrants allegedly abducting and eating pets in Springfield. Vance’s social media posts claimed that the city’s immigrant population was involved in harming animals, a statement that quickly went viral. However, the Springfield Police Division has confirmed that there are no credible reports supporting these allegations. The claims, which gained traction through conservative figures such as Charlie Kirk and Senator Ted Cruz, appear to have stemmed from an unverified post in a local Facebook group. Despite the viral spread of the post, local authorities…
The Australian government is preparing to implement a ban on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for children, citing increasing worries about the adverse effects on their physical and mental health. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an upcoming age verification trial as part of new legislation intended to enforce the ban. The government is considering setting the minimum age for social media use between 14 and 16 years, aiming to encourage children to spend less time on their phones and more time participating in physical activities. “Parents are worried sick about their kids’ use of social media,” Albanese…
Russia has labeled Iran as an “important partner” while avoiding direct comments on reports that Tehran has been supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russian forces in Ukraine. The European Union has claimed it has “credible information” about Iran’s missile shipments to Russia, escalating concerns about Tehran’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Russia, while not confirming the allegations, emphasized its strong bilateral relations with Iran, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov highlighting their ongoing trade and economic cooperation. The Wall Street Journal initially reported on the missile supplies last Friday, and the EU has suggested potential new sanctions against Tehran if the…
The Department of Justice’s recent indictment related to a Russian-backed election manipulation scheme has prompted a swift and intense response from prominent right-wing influencers and MAGA-aligned platforms. The indictment accuses a network of influencers of promoting pro-Kremlin narratives in support of Donald Trump during the 2020 election. One of the central figures, Lauren Chen, co-founder of Tenet Media, has seen her author page removed from Turning Point USA (TPUSA), founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Chen’s company, Tenet Media, is under scrutiny for allegedly channeling millions of dollars from Russian sources to right-wing influencers for promoting pro-Kremlin content. Although Chen…
Reports have emerged that a group of social media influencers was recruited and paid tens of thousands of dollars to launch a smear campaign against Kamala Harris, shortly after she became the Democratic presidential nominee. In late July, influencers promoting conservative views received an email titled “War Room – Kamala Messaging,” which reportedly instructed them to post derogatory and sexual comments about Harris in exchange for substantial payments via Zelle. A Zoom call, organized by someone identified as “James Bacon,” was held with anonymous participants, though one recognized former Republican Congressman George Santos. Santos, who confirmed to The Independent that…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urgently called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, describing the current level of death and destruction as unparalleled in his seven-year tenure. In an interview with The Associated Press, Guterres expressed grave concern over the violence, which has resulted in over 40,900 Palestinian deaths according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ongoing conflict, sparked by Hamas’ attacks on southern Israel last October, has displaced approximately 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. Despite the UN’s readiness to monitor a ceasefire, Israel remains resistant to such a deal, citing the continued presence of hostages taken early in the…
China plans to train 3,000 law enforcement officers from various countries over the next year, according to public security minister Wang Xiaohong. This initiative follows the training of 2,700 officers in the past year and is part of China’s broader effort to establish itself as a global security provider. Wang announced the plans during a speech at the annual Global Security Initiative (GSI) conference in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, which hosted law enforcement officials from 122 countries and international organizations, including Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Interpol. The GSI, proposed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2022, aims to address international security…
Nissan (France) has achieved a remarkable feat by setting the world record for the highest car bungee jump. The stunt, performed on August 12 in Puteaux, France, reached an impressive height of 65 meters (213 feet 3 inches). To qualify for the record, the jump had to exceed a minimum height of 65 meters. The vehicle used for this daring stunt was the Nissan Qashqai e-Power, a model previously celebrated for its advancements in the SUV category. Jérôme Biguet, Nissan’s Marketing Director, highlighted that the bungee jump was a natural progression for the Qashqai, which has previously been featured in…
