A Japanese singer whose songs feature in the popular anime “One Piece” was forced to stop performing on stage in Shanghai on Friday
the latest disruption in events involving Japanese artists in China amid a bilateral diplomatic row. Maki Otsuki had been slated to perform for two days from Friday at the Bandai Namco Festival 2025, but her management posted a statement on her website Saturday that she had to “suddenly stop performing due to unavoidable circumstances” on... Read More
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia” ..
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian officials have said Footage verified by the BBC shows waterborne drones speeding through the waves into the vessels, before detonating into a ball of flame, sending black smoke into the air. The targeted tankers were... Read More
Pakistan:Afghan regime poses threat to region, world: DG ISPR
He cited abandonment $7.2 billion worth American military equipment during US withdrawal.The Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has issued a warning that the Afghan regime is now a threat not just to Pakistan but to the entire region and the world, citing the abandonment of $7.2 billion worth... Read More
Finland to close embassy in Pakistan over ‘operational and strategic’ reasons – Pakistan –
Our operating environment is changing rapidly. The changes to be made will help us to build a stronger and more competitive Finland and to manage Finland’s external relations in accordance with our priorities,” said the Finnish foreign minister in a press release issued on Friday. The country had shut down its operations in Pakistan in... Read More
Flooding in South East Asia leaves 600 dead” Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 600 people.
Monsoon rain exacerbated by tropical storms caused some of the region’s worst flooding in years, with millions affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Intense rainfall began on the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday. “During the flood, everything was gone,” a resident of Bireuen in Sumatra’s Aceh province told Reuters news agency. “I... Read More
New Wolves manager Rob Edwards will not relish the trip to Villa, who have not lost at home since August.
The defending English Premier League champions have suffered a staggering six defeats in their past seven league games, with few signs that their manager Arne Slot is getting a grip on the situation. The Midlands side have mustered just two points from their 12 games so far and are already nine points from safety. Liverpool’s... Read More
“Shopping mall shooting wounds 2, prompts Black Friday evacuation in the Bay Area – ABC News”
Police in California evacuated a shopping mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year after a shooting left two people with gunshot wounds.N Black Friday mall shooting wounds two, prompts evacuation in CaliforniaBlack Friday mall shooting wounds two, prompts evacuation in CaliforniaThe shooting was an isolated incident, the San Jose Police Department... Read More
Patrick Mullins hits 900-winner milestone” .
Jockey Patrick Mullins is targeting 1,000 career winners after chalking up his 900th success aboard Jimmy Du Seuil in the SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse While Mullins is an amateur rider, his career achievements include nine Cheltenham Festival winners, multiple Grade One strikes and a famous success in this year’s Grand National,... Read More
Australian prime minister Albanese becomes first to wed in office”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country’s first leader to marry while in office. The pair tied the knot in the capital, Canberra, on Saturday afternoon local time – the day after the final sitting of the parliamentary year. “We are absolutely delighted to share our love and... Read More
Austria: Rebel nuns reject Church’s offer in convent dispute
The story of runaway sisters who refused to return to their senior center made headlines across the globe. Austria: Rebel nuns reject Church’s offer in convent dispute The story of runaway sisters who refused to return to their senior center made headlines across the globe. Sisters Rita (R), Bernadette (C) and Regina (L), celebrate a... Read More