Muslim Majority Tajikistan Bans Hijab, Limits Eid Customs

June 23, 2024

In a surprising move, Tajikistan has banned the use of the hijab, labelling it an "alien garment". Additionally, the country has outlawed ‘Idi', the tradition where children seek money during Eid. Despite 96% of the population being Muslim, this action aims to promote a more “secular” national identity. According to...

Elon Musk Fathering Third Child With Neuralink Director: Report

June 23, 2024

Tech Billionaire Elon Musk fathered a third child with an executive at Neuralink, his brain-chip implant company, according to a report published by Bloomberg. Shivon Zilis, who currently serves as Neuralink’s Director, had the child earlier this year. Notably, the birth came after Musk revealed in 2022 that he and...

US Presidential Elections: Here’s Who Could Be Donald Trump’s Running Mate

June 23, 2024

With just a few months remaining for the much-vaunted US Presidential Elections 2024, speculations are on the rise on who will the Republican candidate Donald Trump choose as a running mate. While the former President is scheduled to reveal his pick at the upcoming Republican National Convention, sources have told...

Israeli Man Fatally Shot in West Bank as Gaza Conflict Continues

June 23, 2024

An Israeli man was fatally shot in the Palestinian town of Qalqilya in the northern West Bank on Saturday morning, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This incident occurred as deadly strikes continued to hit northern Gaza. Over 37,500 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and more than 500...

Top US Official For Israel-Palestine Affairs Resigns Over War In Gaza

June 22, 2024

Senior US Department of State official and expert on Israeli-Palestinian affairs, Andrew Miller, has resigned from his post, citing personal reasons. Miller, the deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, reportedly left his position to spend more time with his family, according to The Washington Post. The ongoing conflict, which has...

This City in Spain Is Banning Tourists from Renting Apartments. Here’s Why

June 22, 2024

Spanish capital and top holiday destination, Barcelona, announced on Friday a significant policy shift to curb the city's soaring housing costs. By November 2028, the city will prohibit tourists from renting apartments, revoking the licenses of the 10,101 currently approved short-term rentals. The decision was announced by Mayor Jaume Collboni,...

Putin’s ‘Crony Kids’ Ascend in Russian Government. Here’s Who They Are

June 22, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu over bribery allegations, replacing him with economist Andrey Belousov. Some experts believe this significant reshuffle in military leadership may stem from infighting among top officials. Throughout the two-year war with Ukraine, Putin has used such changes to signal his intent to...

In Pics: Eight-year-old Pekingese Wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

June 22, 2024

Eight-year-old Pekingese dog from Coos Bay, Oregon was crowned as the World’s ugliest dog on Friday. The canine, named Wild Thang, claimed the title in the 2024 edition of the competition held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. This annual event, celebrating its nearly 50-year tradition, highlights the unique...

US Presidential Debate: Biden To Hire Personal Lawyer Bob Bauer For Assistance

June 22, 2024

First US Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is scheduled for June 27. The highly anticipated debate will begin at 9 pm (EST) and will be broadcast by CNN. In preparation, President Biden is expected to enlist his personal lawyer, Bob Bauer, for assistance. Bauer, 72, previously portrayed...

Will Your Foreign Trips Become Cheaper? Big GST Decision on Airlines Likely

June 22, 2024

Marking great news for international travellers, flight tickets for foreign countries are likely to get cheaper after Saturday’s GST Council meeting. Several reports suggest that the Goods and Sevices Tax Council is likely to give tax relief to foreign airlines in terms of certain services provided by them. This comes...