Thousands on New York streets demanding action on climate change ahead of UNGA sessions

As the effects of climate change continue to take a toll on human lives with extreme weather conditions all around the world, a large number of people rushed to the streets in New York Sunday with a demand to cease the use of fossil fuels — driving force behind global warming — as the session of United Nation General Assembly is set to start this month.   Covering a number of city blocks, protesters from some over 600 organisations and groups carried signs reading “Biden, end fossil fuels,” “Fossil fuels are…

Justice Isa-led full court agrees to live telecast practice law hearing

ISLAMABAD: The full court proceedings on a set of petitions challenging the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 today (Monday) will be telecast live. The decision was made in the full court meeting ahead of the hearing on the petitions, sources confirmed to Geo News, adding that five cameras are being installed in courtroom number one. Four cameras have also been installed in the visitors’ gallery and one is installed for the lawyers’ rostrum in front of the judges’ docks. The law under scrutiny deals with the powers of the…

Bromance resumes as Donald Trump delighted to be praised by Vladimir Putin

As Russian President Vladimir Putin supported Donald Trump’s position that he could resolve the “burning issues within several days” including the war in Ukraine, the former US president was delighted to hear that it made the Mocow’s leader happy saying it meant “what I’m saying is right”. Russia’s third-time President while speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, said last week that he heard, “Trump saying he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis. We cannot help but feel happy about it.” Donald Trump…

Raja Riaz joins PML-N ahead of general elections

With the general elections having come closer in the country, seasoned politician and former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz formally joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after meeting with the party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif in London on Saturday. Talking to journalists before his meeting with the PML-N leadership in London, Riaz hinted at contesting the upcoming general elections from Faisalabad. He said that the matter would be discussed with the PML-N supremo and clarified, “It is not necessary that a decision [in this regard]…

BTS Jin surprises fans with video update amid military service, hints at band reunion

BTS Jin, who is currently serving his mandatory military service, surprised fans with an impromptu livestream on Friday. The musician shared the video on BangtanTV’s YouTube channel which also featured cameos from Jungkook and V. As Jin was greeting his fans, he was interrupted by a door closing to which he said, “Jungkook just popped in and left.” He then went on talking about the month, “September is the month when even horses gain weight. A season when the sky is high…” He also asked fans to wear coats and…

UAW strike: US auto workers launch first-ever joint action for wage hikes

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has initiated a targeted strike at three major auto factories in the United States, bringing production to a halt at Detroit’s “Big Three” for the first time in the US auto industry.  The UAW strike began just after midnight on Friday following failed last-minute negotiations before the contract’s expiration.  Approximately 12,700 workers participated in the UAW strike, which is just a fraction of the 150,000 auto workers represented by the UAW. However, the union has indicated that it may expand the strike if the…

WhatsApp not introducing ads, boss Will Cathcart says

The head of WhatsApp refuted a Financial Times (FT) report on Friday that claimed the messaging service, which is owned by Meta Platforms, was considering the addition of adverts to boost revenue. Will Cathcart addressed the issue on Elon Musk-owned X, formerly known as Twitter while reposting the report by FT and saying: “This @FT story is false. We aren’t doing this.”  According to FT sources that are familiar with the situation, Meta’s teams were debating whether to display advertisements in WhatsApp chat lists with contacts, but no decisions have been made.  The report also suggested…

Ex-US Ambassador given three years probation, heavy fine

Former US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson on Friday was sentenced to three-year probation and ordered to pay $93,400 for lying in ethics paperwork and violating so-called “revolving door” laws by lobbying for Qatar within one year of retiring from federal service.    “I have paid a very heavy price for the mistakes that I made,” 63-year-old Olson told Judge G Michael Harvey ahead of the sentencing, adding that he was “professionally ostracised” and had lost his reputation and income.  In the Friday hearing the prosecutor accused Olson — who…

Some seniors players may lose their positions after Pakistan’s ouster from Asia Cup

KARACHI: The situation of the Pakistan cricket team has raised concerns after the Green Shirts’ ouster from the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, following losses against India and Sri Lanka.  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, Director Mickey Arthur, Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and head coach Grant Bradburn are pondering over the constant fitness issues of players.  Meanwhile, the selectors are considering other players for the team and some senior players are also expected to lose their positions.  According to sources, the selectors had already made a team for the upcoming ICC World Cup…