Mohammad Chuppu elected 22nd President of Bangladesh
Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter, was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. The 74-year-old was elected unopposed. He was declared winner by default as there…
Return gift? Did Pakistan just send back to Turkey the aid it received for floods?
If reports are to be believed, the Pakistani government has repackaged the aid it had received from Turkey during the 2022 floods and delivered it back as earthquake relief material…
IMF and Pakistan resume talks virtually for bailout funds
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday resumed their talks virtually, with Islamabad hoping that the discussion will help it ease pressure on the country’s ailing economy. Islamabad’s…
Pakistan: Heavily-armed terrorists attack Karachi police chief’s office, TTP claims responsibility
At least two policemen died and over a dozen were injured in a brazen attack, heavily-armed militants stormed the Karachi Police chief’s office in Pakistan on Friday (February 17) leading to…
Pakistan: Pet leopard roams streets for hours before being caught
A pet leopard running amok in Pakistani capital of Islamabad created quite a fear on Thursday (February 16). The leopard roamed the streets for hours before being shot with a…
Spicers Tower Lodge in the Hunter Valley is the all-inclusive stay you've been searching for – Signature Luxury Travel & Style
Iconic Hunter Valley property Spicers Tower Lodge has been reimagined by Spicers Retreats, retaining its original nod to exclusivity and its Spanish Mission styling, writes Tina-Louise Jackson. There aren’t many…
With hopes to gain IMF support, Sri Lanka hikes power prices by 66 per cent
Sri Lanka raised electricity prices by 66 per cent on Thursday (February 16) with the government hoping that the move will pursuade the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to think of…
Investigators suspect 'human error' behind Nepal's Pokhara crash
The Yeti Airlines aircraft which crashed in Nepal last month killing 71 people, including five Indians, lost thrust and fell after the propellers of both engines went into a feathered…
Who is General Dostum? The Uzbek strongman who has declared war on Taliban
Former Afghanistan Vice President and ethnic Uzbek leader of the Junbish-e Milli political party, General Abdul Rashid Dostum declared war against Taliban this week. General Dostum, who once aligned himself with…
Pasadena Hotel & Pool is upping the SoCal accommodation game – Signature Luxury Travel & Style
A blend of old-world charm and California cool, the thoughtfully redesigned Pasadena Hotel & Pool is immersed in history and heritage. And with its spectacular rooftop pool deck and stunning…