Jaya Bachchan Responds to Being Addressed as Mrs. Amitabh in Parliament: Advocates for Name Equality
Jaya Bachchan's Response to Name Usage
Jaya Bachchan, the veteran Bollywood actress and Indian Member of Parliament, has addressed her frustration over being referred to by her husband Amitabh Bachchan's name in Parliament. During a recent Rajya Sabha session, she was introduced as "Shrimati Jaya...
Iran Claims Legal Right to Retaliate Against Israel for Killing Hamas Chief
Tehran's Assertion of Legal Right
Iran declared on Monday that it has the "legal right" to respond to the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which is attributed to Israel amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani emphasized that...
Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Olympic Match in 46 Seconds Amid Gender Controversy
Brief Match Ends Abruptly
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's women’s 66kg match against Angela Carini was terminated after just 46 seconds. Carini, experiencing pain in her nose, went to her corner and decided not to continue.
Controversy Surrounding Khelif
The fight was particularly notable due to controversy surrounding...
Sri Lanka Triumphs Over India to Win First Women’s T20 Asia Cup
DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka's women's cricket team, led by Captain Chamari Athapaththu, secured a remarkable eight-wicket victory over defending champions India to claim their first Women's T20 Asia Cup title. The final, held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, marked only the second...
Chinese H-6 Bombers Enter Alaska’s ADIZ for the First Time
Unprecedented Air Activity
On July 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported an unprecedented event: Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force H-6 strategic bombers, coordinated with Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft, entered Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the first time. This significant...
Jason Gillespie’s Vision for Pakistan Cricket: Establishing a Unique Identity and Style
A New Vision for Pakistan Cricket
Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's new red-ball cricket coach, emphasizes the importance of developing a distinct style of play. His goal is for everyone to recognize and appreciate a uniquely Pakistani style of cricket. This vision aligns with a broader plan...
IMF Forecasts 3.5% Economic Growth for Pakistan in FY25
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed Pakistan's economic growth forecast at 3.5% for the fiscal year 2024-25, maintaining its earlier projection despite global economic challenges.
Economic Stability Amid Global Pressures
The IMF's latest update underscores stable growth expectations amidst global economic uncertainties, including persistent inflation...
Woman Rescued 80km from Japan Beach After 36 Hours
Dramatic Rescue off Boso Peninsula
A young Chinese woman in her 20s was successfully rescued after spending 36 hours adrift at sea off the Boso peninsula, south of Tokyo, Japan. She had ventured into the water wearing a rubber ring for swimming, which contributed to...
2024 Could Be World’s Hottest Year as June Breaks Records
June 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest June on record, marking the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This streak indicates that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded globally.
Scientists...
Navigating the Indus Waters Treaty: Climate Change and Pathways to Sustainability
Recognizing climate change as a shared vulnerability, there's a growing call to shift focus from managing rivers to holistic basin management for sustainability. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, facilitated by the World Bank, remains pivotal but faces challenges. India's recent push for treaty amendments...