Pakistani politician charged with child sex offences in UK

LONDON: Muhammad Khurram Khan, a senior Pakistani politician and scion of a well-known political family from Mansehra, Abbotabad, has gone on trial in the UK after being charged with child sex offences. Details have emerged of how Muhammad Khurram Khan, aged 60, arrived in the UK earlier this year to attend his son’s law graduation ceremony but engaged allegedly with a child for sexual purposes – and got caught by the detectives. The prosecution at the Kingston Crown Court told the judge that Khurram has been charged with two counts:…

Trump accepts debate challenge from Biden; date fixed

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set for a debate ahead of the 2024 election. Earlier this week, Biden proposed two debates with Trump. The former president eagerly accepted the proposal, saying he was “ready to rumble.” The two presidential candidates will have a face-off at 9pm ET on June 26 when they will be hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said that he would not participate in the autumn presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission. He opted for news organisations…

Donald Trump hush money case: ‘Cohen made $3.4m from books on ex-president’

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen made about $3.4 million – from two books he wrote about Trump.  This was revealed as the former president’s lawyers told the court during the hearing of the hush money case. Trump’s lawyers tried to show that Cohen was just trying to get money and revenge. Cohen had also insulted Trump on social media, calling him names like ‘dictator’ and ‘cartoon villain’. He made about $400,000 from his second book, ‘Revenge: How Donald Trump Used the US Justice Department Against His Critics’. His first…

Kristi Noem sheds light on shooting her dog

Former US president Donald Trump’s potential vice president candidate Kristi Noem revealed the cause of shooting her dog while answering criticism as the Republican had been under media scrutiny for killing her pet. While speaking with Fox News Wednesday, Noem revealed: “It was a dog that was extremely dangerous. It had come to us from a family who had found her way too aggressive.”

Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant, Radhika pre-wedding rocked by Atif Aslam

Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant had their pre-wedding gala brightened by Atif Aslam’s performance at the lavish Stoke Park Estate in London. A bunch of popular personalities attended the glittering event arranged by the Ambanis. As Atif Aslam captured the audience with his heart-touching songs and powerful vocals, his performance became the highlight of the evening. Atif’s presence added an extra layer of grandeur to the already extravagant affair as his admirers were mesmerised by his performance. He took to social media with heartfelt captions and shared…

Unknown man breaches airport security in Australia, walks on tarmac

A bizarre incident took place at the Sydney International Airport, Australia where an unknown 30-year-old man entered the airfield and attempted to enter a nearby passenger plane, reported 9 News. Authorities in Sydney responded to a call about an unknown person breaching airport security and “entering through the main screening area”. He also made his way to the tarmac, before being arrested by the local police. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said that the male was intercepted. “AFP officers arrested a man, 30, who allegedly ran through the…

Here’s Princess Kate, Prince William’s anniversary plans

Prince William and the Princess of Wales are preparing to commemorate a significant occasion in a manner that differs greatly from their usual celebrations following Kate’s cancer diagnosis. Their 13th wedding anniversary falls on April 29th. Nonetheless, according to a royal commentator, the Waleses will adjust their typical celebration plans in light of Kate’s health condition. Richard Fitzwilliams said: “They will undoubtedly be celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary privately. “This year will be very different from previous years as Catherine is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after recovering from abdominal surgery.” Prince…

Largest sea reptile ‘finally’ discovered

he massive Ichthyosaur lived in the Late Triassic era and may have reached lengths of up to 80 feet (25 metres). According to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, an Ichthyosaur species that was just discovered might be the largest marine reptile ever discovered. The study, carried out by Dean R Lomax and colleagues at the Universities of Bristol and Manchester in the United Kingdom, offers important new perspectives on the characteristics of marine life in the prehistoric era. An Ichthyosaur jawbone from Somerset, UK’s Westbury Mudstone…

Elon Musk loves robots but his vision faces big challenge

Elon Musk pulled off a classic move again amid Tesla facing some big challenges. Musk — who is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla — unveiled his “new” vision for the electric vehicle manufacturer on the earnings call.  Tesla is currently concentrating on developing an AI-powered fleet of robotaxis for ride-hailing, made up of both new “Cybercabs” and pre-existing autonomous vehicles that Tesla owners can dispatch whenever they like, according to Gizmodo. “Think of it as a combination of Airbnb and Uber,” said the 52-year-old said on Tesla’s earnings call Tuesday. …

Global military spending reached $2.4 trillion after 7% hike in 2023

STOCKHOLM: The global military spending witnessed a significant 7% hike to reach $2.43 trillion in 2023 amid various ongoing conflicts that continue to fuel the demand for military hardware. According to the Sweden-based Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the United States (US) and China reported the highest military expenditure last year. Nan Tian, a senior researcher at SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme, has warned that nations remain at the risk of an “action-reaction spiral” in the prevailing geopolitical, security turmoil despite the steps taken towards prioritisation of military…