ULAANBAATAR: Pope Francis sent a special greeting to China’s “noble” people on Sunday, giving them a special shout-out at the end of a Mass celebrated in neighboring Mongolia during the first-ever papal visit that was largely overshadowed by Beijing and its crackdown on religious minorities.Francis brought up to the altar the retired and current bishops…
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that “there is no room left for Mexico or Canada,” confirming that a 25% tariff on imports will take effect Tuesday. The move has reignited trade war fears and crushed hopes for a last-minute deal with America’s key trading partners.Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday,…
Representative AI image via Lexica NEW DELHI: Women seeking credit grew three times between 2019 and 2024, reflecting increased demand among female borrowers, while about 60% of women borrowers availing credit were from semi-urban or rural areas, a report showed on Monday.Since 2019, women’s share in business loan origination has increased by 14% and their…
Shane Watson (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reaches its most thrilling stage — the knock-outs, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson reflects on his cherished memories of this prestigious event.Watson, who never played in Pakistan during his international career, fondly recalls his 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) experience with the Quetta…
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane married Ameer Gilani on February 5, 2025, at Lahore Fort. As Ramzan began on March 2, she observed her first fast after marriage, breaking it with a special Iftar. Social media was filled with beautiful moments from her nikaah and festive celebrations.Mawra’s fans eagerly follow her updates, and she recently shared…
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande, channeling her Wicked character, mesmerised with her silver-touched eyes. The fine winged eyeliner, paired with rosy cheeks, pink lips, and defined eyebrows, gave her a flawless, glamorous look that was as enchanting as her red carpet appearance. Source link
BSP supremo Mayawati’s key decisions, like snapping the alliance with SP immediately after 2019 Lok Sabha results, triggered speculation that extraneous factors like govt pressure over her legal woes were dictating her moves NEW DELHI: The expulsion of heir apparent Akash Anand from BSP, after having been appointed and sacked as the party face twice…
Sebi brass, including ex-chief Buch, face corruption charge. Probe fast for investor confidence Madhabi Puri Buch’s three-year term as Sebi chief ended last Friday, but she’s yet to wash her hands of it. Although she dodged conflict-of-interest charges and a call from Parliament’s public accounts committee while in office, a special anti-corruption court has now…
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel revealed in her upcoming memoir that she sought advice from Pope Francis on dealing with former US President Donald Trump regarding the Paris climate agreement.Merkel saw Trump’s business background as a challenge, stating, “He saw everything from the perspective of the property developer he was before entering politics. Each parcel…
The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), a Sikh American civil rights organisation, has expressed concerns over reports of raids by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deportations of Indian and Sikh youths. Even as SALDEF has thoroughly investigated earlier reports regarding alleged presence of ICE staff at gurdwaras in the…
