Crime rate rising in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

Aug 22, 2022

Armed robbers recently killed an elderly taxi driver in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, after stealing his car, adding to the soaring crime rates in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of the nation. According to the source, the 64-year-old man was kidnapped by armed individuals on August 19 while operating his taxi. His body was found the following morning in Mazar-e-police Sharif's district 10. The inquiry is ongoing, and no one has been detained as a result according to the Taliban security personnel. In Jalalabad city, thieves recently killed a university lecturer from the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, while on August 5, four individuals allegedly set a man on fire. Since the Taliban took control, unemployment and poverty have reached their highest levels in Afghanistan, and criminality has also soared. According to the source, this has consequently contributed to an increase in homicides, suicides, and interpersonal conflicts. International estimates indicate that Afghanistan is currently experiencing a catastrophic humanitarian catastrophe, with more than 23 million people in need of aid. Furthermore, following the fall of the Afghan government and the Taliban's resumption of power in August of last year, the situation for human rights in Afghanistan has gotten worse. Even while war has stopped in the nation, grave human rights vio

Workers begin strike at UK’s biggest shipping port

Aug 22, 2022

The largest container port in the UK's workforce has started what it claims will be an eight-day strike, making them the most recent employees in the nation to do so in order to demand more compensation amid growing inflation and the skyrocketing cost of living. On Sunday, about 2,000 employees at the Port of Felixstowe, which receives more than half of the country's incoming freight in the form of four million containers annually from 2,000 ships, went on strike. With only one out of every five trains operating in the UK on Saturday due to a railway workers' strike, the conflict has stoked concerns about supply chain issues at a time when the transportation sector is already suffering from work stoppages. Later this month, postal workers also want to strike for four days. The telecoms giant BT recently faced its stoppage in decades. Amazon warehouse staff, criminal lawyers and refuse collectors are among those who have staged walkouts in recent weeks. Bobby Morton, the national officer for docks at the Unite union, which represents the striking Felixstowe workers, told the source that "strike action will cause huge disruption and will generate massive shockwaves throughout the UK's supply chain, but this dispute is entirely of the company's own making." "The corporation has had every chance to provide our members a fair offer, but has decided not to do so," the statement

Pak govt ready to arrest PM Imran Khan, also blocks his live

Aug 22, 2022

Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, had a FIR filed against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). While speaking at a rally in Islamabad, Imran Khan was arrested for threatening a judge and two high-ranking officials. Hours after the former prime minister attacked state institutions and made provocative remarks during a public protest staged at the F-9 Park late on Saturday night, Pakistan's electronic media authority barred satellite television channels from airing live speeches of Imran Khan. Imran's recorded address would only be allowed to air if an adequate delay mechanism was in place to provide effective monitoring and editorial control, according to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The PEMRA stated in its directive that it has been noticed that PTI Chairman Imran Khan consistently targets state institutions in his speeches and statements by making unfounded accusations and spreading hate speech by making provocative statements about state officers and institutions, which is detrimental to maintaining law and order and is likely to disturb public peace and tranquilly. In his remarks to the public on Saturday, Khan vowed to bring lawsuits against senior police officers, a female magistrate, the Pakistani Election Commission, and political rivals over the treatment of his aide Shahbaz Gill, who was detained last week on sedition-

China's Russian Coal Imports Hit 5-year High

Aug 20, 2022

China's Russian Coal Imports Hit 5-year High in July Even As West Shuns Moscow China bought inexpensive coal while Western nations avoided Russian cargoes due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, causing China's coal imports from Russia to increase by 14% in July compared to a year earlier and reach their highest level in at least five years. According to information released on Saturday by the General Administration of Customs, China imported 7.42 million tonnes of coal from Russia last month. Since comparable numbers were first collected in 2017, that number has increased from 6.12 million tonnes in June to 6.49 million tonnes in July of the following year. Prior to the European Union's ban on Russian coal, which went into effect on August 11 and was intended to cut down on the Kremlin's energy revenue as retaliation for its February invasion, Western nations avoided cargoes from Russia. Due to the embargo, Russia is now forced to offer at a significant discount to customers in China and India. On a cost-and-freight basis, Russian thermal coal with a heating value of 5,500 kcal traded about $150 per ton in late July, whereas coal of the same quality in Australia's Newcastle port was valued at more than $210 per ton on a FOB basis. When utilities in northern China stock up for the winter heating season, some Chinese dealers anticipate an increase in the flow of Russian coal

‘You have the same rights as I have’ Bangla PM to Hindu’s

Aug 20, 2022

You were born in this country; you are its citizens, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated in her address to the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. According to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the number of mandaps in Dhaka during the Durga Puja celebrations was significantly more than in West Bengal, and the Hindu community in Bangladesh has the same rights as she has.

Imran Khan’s attack on Pak army: ‘History will blame you…’

Aug 19, 2022

Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan, attacked the army with harsh words on Thursday. He also called on the military establishment, or "neutrals," and warned that "history would judge them for what they did to the country." Khan was cited by the local media site The Dawn as asking, "I want to ask the neutrals today, do you know where the country is heading?" Imran Khan, the leader of the PTI party, continued, "How can the country and economy advance when you don't even know what will happen in the next 2-3 months?" Imran Khan came up with the name "neutrals" after the army pledged not to get involved in politics following his removal as prime minister in a no-confidence vote in April. “No matter how many times you call yourself neutral, history will blame you for what you did with the country,” he said, hinting at the army's lack of support for him during his removal. The army should "examine their policies" while there is still time, the former Pakistani prime minister also advised. He was quoted by the local media as saying, "You should review and think that there are 220 million people in this country over 60% of the population is young, and they need work. Additionally, the PTI chairman said that attempts were being made to remove him from office and split his party. In response to Shahbaz Gill, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PT

Foreign Minister on Why India Is Buying Russian Oil

Aug 17, 2022

Foreign Minister Explains Why India Is Purchasing Russian Oil: "My Moral Duty To" Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded forcefully to criticism on Tuesday on India's decision to purchase Russian oil during the conflict in Ukraine by defending the action. During a meeting with the Indian diaspora in Bangkok, Mr. Jaishankar stated that every nation would strive to secure the best deal possible to mitigate rising energy prices. India is doing the same thing. He claimed that gas and oil prices are out of control and that many traditional suppliers are switching to Europe as a result of the continent's declining Russian imports. In answer to a question, Mr. Jaishankar stated, "Europe is buying considerably more from the Middle East and other sources who would have supplied to India." "Currently, every nation will naturally attempt to secure the best possible terms for its inhabitants and lessen the impact of the high cost of energy. Exactly that is what we are doing "the foreign minister replied. The Foreign Minister emphasized that India is not acting defensively in doing this. He added that the Indian populace cannot afford the high energy prices and that the nation has been transparent and honest about its interests. "I live in a nation where the average annual income is $2,000. Individuals who can afford increasing energy prices are not such people. I have a moral and l

UK approves Moderna's Omicron-specific Covid booster

Aug 16, 2022

British health authorities stated on Monday that the UK has become the first nation to approve a so-called "bivalent" COVID vaccine that targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the more recent Omicron version. The Moderna vaccine was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a "sharpened instrument" against the new coronavirus after it was determined to meet its requirements of safety, quality, and effectiveness. According to the regulator, half of the booster dose of the "Spikevax bivalent Original/Omicron" vaccine (25 micrograms) is directed against the original viral strain from 2020 and the other half is directed at Omicron. "I am happy to announce that the Moderna bivalent booster vaccination has been approved in the clinical trial to provide a strong immune response against the Omicron BA.1 variant as well as the original 2020 strain,” said MHRA Chief Executive Dr June Raine. The first generation of COVID-19 vaccinations, which are still in use in the UK, continue to offer vital disease protection and save lives. As the virus continues to develop, this bivalent vaccine gives us a more effective weapon in our arsenal to help defend us against this disease, she said. The Commission on Human Medicines, an independent, professional scientific advisory body that advises the government, approved the MHRA's decision to appr

Wild Celebration of Lakshya Sen After Winning Gold at the CWG

Aug 09, 2022

After making the winning shot and winning the gold medal, Lakshya hurled his racket into the spectators. Lakshya Sen, an Indian shuttler, inspired the entire country with his heroics in the men's singles badminton final match at the Commonwealth Games 2022. On Monday, the 20-year-old defeated Malaysia's NG Tze Yong 19-21, 21-19, and 21-16 to win the gold medal. Lakshya, who had previously assisted India in capturing the storied Thomas Cup in May, now has a new accomplishment to his résumé. The shuttler was unable to contain his emotions after recording the crushing victory in the summit match on Monday, and he went bonkers in his celebration. Following his final shot and winning the gold medal, Lakshya was seen in a viral video flinging off his racket in the stands. The shuttler made a special display of celebration, shouting and even took off his T-shirt to express his happiness on achieving the feat.  Lakshya's spectacular celebration left the crowd in awe and gushing about the flair and power he displayed in the gold medal match against his Malaysian opponent. Sen trailed for a large portion of the first game of the match but maintained a close distance from the Malaysian, who had defeated world champion Yew Kean Loh and Kidambi Srikanth in his previous two matches. Before Yong scored back-to-back forehand winners to earn a game point, Sen made it 19-

Taiwan Foreign Minister: China using Drills to "Prepare for Invasion"

Aug 09, 2022

Taiwan's foreign minister claimed on Tuesday that Beijing is encircling the island with air and sea drills to get ready for an invasion and alter the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific. In a heated reaction to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island in decades, China this week conducted its largest-ever war games near Taiwan. Joseph Wu stated at a news conference in Taipei that "China has exploited the drills and its military playbook to prepare for the invasion of Taiwan." To lower public morale in Taiwan, "it is carrying out massive military drills and missile launches, as well as cyberattacks, a disinformation campaign, and economic coercion." Even though Beijing had said the drills would conclude a day earlier, they continued Monday, according to Taipei's top diplomat, who noted that they have hampered one of the busiest maritime and air routes in the world. After the Taiwanese military conducted its own live-fire exercise to represent defending against an attack on the island, Wu held a press conference. He described Beijing's war games as an attempt to seize control of the waters surrounding Taiwan and the larger Asia-Pacific area and as a "grave infringement of Taiwan's rights." He claimed that China's true goal was to change the current situation in the Taiwan Strait and the surrounding area

After India Questions 'Real Purpose', Sri Lanka Asks China to ‘Defer’

Aug 06, 2022

After India questioned the "real purpose," Sri Lanka asked China to "defer" the arrival of the spy ship Yuan Wang 5 Following India's concerns regarding the "true objective" of the journey, Sri Lanka has asked China to postpone the arrival of its surveillance ship Yuan Wang 5. The Yuan Wang 5 is a dual-purpose spy ship that is used for tracking satellites and spacecraft as well as specifically for intercontinental ballistic missile launches. It is a third-generation tracking ship from the Yuan Wang Series that was created by China's 708 Research Institute and entered service on September 29, 2007. It is an extremely advanced missile range instrumentation ship equipped with the best electronic and antenna technology to enable the launching and tracking of missiles and rockets. The aforementioned ship is scheduled to arrive at Hambantota Port on August 11 and remain there through August 17. A request for petrol and other supplies during the visit has been made to Sri Lanka. After this visit, the Yuan Wang 5 will head to the Indian Ocean for additional study such space tracking and satellite operation monitoring, in accordance with the information already available. The source had access to a letter in which Sri Lankan authorities requested that the ship's arrival be delayed "until further talks." The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Hiroshima Day, UN chief warns humanity ‘playing with loaded gun’

Aug 06, 2022

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, center, observes a minute of silence for the victims of the atomic bombing, during the ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. When the first bomb was dropped on the Japanese metropolis, the world witnessed the unleashing of the horrors of atomic weapons. On Saturday in Hiroshima, as the world remembered the horrors of the first atomic bomb assault on the 77th anniversary, UN leader Antonio Guterres warned that a new arms race was beginning. "In the space of a few seconds, thousands of people were killed in this metropolis. A horrific fire consumed men, women, and children "In the Japanese city of Hiroshima, he said. Atomic bombs are absurd. What have we learnt from the mushroom cloud that grew above this city in 1945, three-quarters of a century later? the UN chief emphasized. He also brought up the conflict in Ukraine, which erupted in February 24. "...Dangerous nuclear crises are rapidly expanding, including everything from the Middle East to the Korean peninsula to Russia's invasion of Ukraine... He warned, "Humanity is playing with a loaded gun. Since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, there has been constant tension in the world due to concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use nuclear weapons. There have been no indications of a truce despite the battle

George Miller 75, becomes the oldest medalist in CWG history

Aug 06, 2022

George Miller of Scotland becomes the oldest medalist in CWG history at the age of 75. Scotland's George Miller won the mixed pairs title in lawn bowls. The team defeated Wales 16-9 to win the gold medal in the para mixed pairs. The mixed pairs gold in lawn bowls for Scotland on Friday made 75 years and eight months old George Miller the oldest competitor to take home a medal at the Commonwealth Games. Scotland defeated Wales 16-9 to win the gold medal in the para mixed pairs B2/B3 event at Victoria Park thanks to the team of lead Melanie Innes, her director Miller, and skip director Sarah Jane. Miller replaced colleague Rosemary Lenton as the oldest Commonwealth Games gold medal winner, saying, "I believe Rosemary is quite happy." Regarding his advice to senior citizens who might be interested in playing the sport: "Bowls is relatively simple for older players, but any sport—walking, football, rugby—you name it—gets you outside, moving, and having fun. Being competitive is fantastic at any age "says he.

Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, US military power puts China in its place

Aug 04, 2022

During Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, US military power puts arrogant China in its place. The Chinese aggression during Speaker Pelosi's travel to Taiwan serves as a message to other democratic countries not to strengthen ties with Taipei, but it also raises concerns about President Xi Jinping's capacity to deal with the US challenge in the Indo-Pacific. The determination of the United States to protect Taiwan and China's leadership's wolf-warrior reaction to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei have transformed the Indo-Pacific into a new theatre of conflict with significant military implications for QUAD nations. The House Speaker went one step further on her historic one-day visit to Taipei by vowing a "iron clad" commitment to Taiwan, just two months after US President Joseph Biden announced his willingness to military defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion. The Chinese response essentially followed the PLA's approach of information warfare, in which the enemy is subjected to a barrage of half-truths and dissuaded by the extrapolated military might of the Chinese Communist Party via specialized propaganda media and Twitter accounts. There are benefits to the Chinese threat of reprisal and outlandish threats against the US for moving forward with the Pelosi visit. The US is the only democratic country with the military might to call the Communist Party of China's bluff, therefore it w

US Speaker leaves; China promises to take action against "offenders"

Aug 03, 2022

US Speaker leaves; China promises to take action against "offenders," sends ships and jets near to Taiwan Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House, arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday despite repeated and severe warnings and threats from China. State media stated that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi promised on Wednesday to penalise individuals who displease Beijing in the wake of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan. "What a terrible farce this is. Under the cover of "democracy," the United States is transgressing Chinese sovereignty; those who do so will face retribution. Wang made this statement in Phnom Penh, outside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering. Tuesday, amid Chinese rage over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's contentious visit to the island Beijing claims as its property, several US warships were cruising in waters close to Taiwan, according to US military authorities. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House, arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday, defying a series of dire warnings and threats from China that have escalated tensions between the two superpowers of the world. The highest-profile elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years is Pelosi, who is second in line to the presidency. Beijing has made it clear that it views Pelosi's visit as a serious provocation, which has put the region on edge. The 82-year-old congressman,

White Noise by Noah Baumbach will launch the New York Film Festival

Aug 03, 2022

From September 30 to October 16, the 60th New York Film Festival will take place. White Noise, Noah Baumbach's adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel, will also open the 60th New York Film Festival in addition to the Venice Film Festival this month. The annual New York festival is produced by Film at Lincoln Center, who revealed on Tuesday that White Noise will open the event on September 30 in Alice Tully Hall. Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig appear in Baumbach's adaptation of Don DeLillo's renowned 1985 novel about a poisonous incident in a suburban college town. The 79th Venice Film Festival will begin on August 31 with the Netflix release. Baumbach, a native New Yorker, however, has a long relationship with the New York Film Festival and frequently attended it when he was younger. Six of his earlier movies, ranging from 1995's Kicking and Screaming to 2019's Marriage Story, which served as the festival's primary attraction that year, were included in the main slate of the NYFF. In the same year that he brought home the hardcover of Don DeLillo's White Noise, my father and I travelled from Brooklyn to see Kurosawa's Ran open the 23rd NYFF, recalled Baumbach in a statement. "It is an absolute honor for me to kick off the 60th NYFF with White Noise. As a part of my film education, this festival has been a home for me and many of my movies over the years." Baumbach's adaption was h

Taiwan "prepares for war" with China and activates its military

Aug 02, 2022

Ahead of a visit from a US official, Taiwan "prepares for war" with China and activates its military. According to reports, Taiwan has activated high alert on its military forces as it "prepares for war" with China over the visit of US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi. In response to US senator Nancy Pelosi's rumored visit, Taiwan reportedly activated its military on high alert and cancelled the leave of some officials and soldiers as it "prepared for war" with China. After receiving a high-level briefing, the military reportedly mobilized the air defense troops to "immediately prepare for war." This occurs during Nancy Pelosi's trip of four Asian nations, which started on Monday. Pelosi will arrive on Tuesday night, according to Taiwanese local media, becoming the highest-ranking elected US official to visit in more than 25 years. The purported visit by a US official will infuriate China, which sees Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly threatened "severe consequences" if the report is true. "Whoever plays with fire will burn to death by it. We would like to remind the US that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) would never stand idly by and that we are fully prepared for any scenario "Zhao Lijian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, was reported by AP. China interprets public US contacts with Taiwan as encouragement to formalize the island's long-standing de

To become the first Hindu PM of the UK, "sound money" Rishi Sunak

Aug 01, 2022

Rishi Sunak was on the verge of becoming Britain's first person of color when he had his public falling out with Boris Johnson. If the Hindu descendent of immigrants from Britain's former empire in India and East Africa were to rule the fifth-largest economy in the world, it would be a historic moment. But before Sunak can win over the party's supporters and advance to the run-off after a series of votes by conservative MPs, ballots are being distributed on Monday, and he is well behind Liz Truss. According to opinion polls, she has so far outflanked him with programmes aimed at the Tory right, which also distrusts Sunak because of his involvement in the cabinet coup that forced Johnson to resign after months of scandal. The former chancellor of the exchequer, who amassed enormous wealth through his financial career before entering politics, has also been made fun of for soaring inflation. On the campaign trail this month, he was seen visiting a construction site in pricey Prada loafers. He was also accused of "mansplaining" to Truss during a heated TV discussion when he attacked her tax-cutting proposals. Instead, Sunak contends that for Britain to control inflation and restart economy, a Thatcherite dosage of "Sound money" is required. A video of a 21-year-old Sunak discussing his group of pals after attending the University of Oxford and Winchester College, one of the

Jeremy Lalrinnunga's: Birmingham win brings cheer to ASI in Pune

Aug 01, 2022

Army Sports Institute in Pune is happy following Birmingham's victory. Nb Sub Lalrinnunga broke two Commonwealth Games records by snatching 140 kilogrammes and lifting 160 kg in the clean and jerk for a grand total of 300 kilogrammes. On Sunday, Naib Subedar Jeremy Lalrinnunga of the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in PUNE and its Boys Sports Company rejoiced after winning the men's 67 kilogramme weightlifting gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Why not, then? The Mizoram native Naib Subedar, 19, is from Aizawl and has attended numerous national level camps in addition to training at the Boys Sports Company and the ASI. Following his triumph, the Indian Army tweeted, "Indian Army congratulates Naib Subedar Jeremy Lalrinnunga on winning Gold Medal in Weightlifting by lifting a total of 300 kilogramme in Men's 67kg Finals at Commonwealth Games 2022." Lalrinnunga is one of the 16 ASI athletes competing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Nb Sub Lalrinnunga broke two Commonwealth Games records by snatching 140 kilogrammes and lifting 160 kg in the clean and jerk for a grand total of 300 kilogrammes. According to officials, Nb Sub Lalrinnunga grew raised in Aizawl with his four siblings. In January 2012, some Mizoram-based athletes who were affiliated with the ASI saw his talent. He joined the Boys Sports Company at the ASI in September 2012 and started specialized trai

Nadhim Zahawi, the UK's finance minister, supports Liz Truss as PM

Aug 01, 2022

Nadhim Zahawi, the UK's finance minister, supports Liz Truss for PM Race. According to Nadhim Zahawi in The Telegraph, foreign secretary Liz Truss "will overcome ancient economic dogma and handle our economy in a Conservative way." According to The Telegraph on Sunday, Liz Truss has received the official support of British Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi to succeed David Cameron as head of the Conservative Party. According to Zahawi in The Telegraph, foreign secretary Truss "will overcome ancient economic orthodoxy and handle our economy in a Conservative approach." Ben Wallace, the country's defense secretary, previously endorsed Truss for the position of prime minister.