Monday, November 4th, 2024
Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens in final hours
East Lansing, United States, Nov 4 (AFP/APP):Kamala Harris courted voters angered by the Gaza war while Donald Trump doubled down on violent rhetoric with a comment about journalists being shot as the tense US election campaign entered its final hours. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president frantically blitzed several swing states as they tried to win over the last holdouts with less than 36 hours left until polls open on Election Day on Tuesday. Read More
Diwali celebrations at the Indian High Commission
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Diwali celebrations at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were marked by a gathering that featured a blend of cultural diplomacy and festive spirit. US Ambassador Donald Blome, Dutch Ambassador Henny de Vries, Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin, and Charge d’Affaires Geetika Srivastava of the Indian High Commission led the festivities by lighting candles, symbolizing the traditional Diwali ritual of dispelling darkness with light. Event tickets The event attracted a diverse array of guests from diplomatic circles, Pakistani officials, expatriates, and local community members, reflecting Diwali’s universal appeal asRead More
Cummins lifts Australia to edge spirited Pakistan ODI series opener
MELBOURNE: Skipper Pat Cummins played a gutsy knock under pressure and steered Australia to a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Monday. Chasing 204, the home side had to make hard yards to chase down the total in 33.3 overs. Put into bat first, Pakistan’s batting unit struggled against a ruthless Australian bowling attack and could accumulate 203 before getting bundled out in the 47th over. The visitors got off to a shaky start to their innings as theyRead More
China to hash out stimulus plan with US elections in its sights
Beijing, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): China’s top lawmakers gathered Monday to hash out a major stimulus package that analysts say could grow even bigger if former US president Donald Trump wins the White House this week. Beijing has in recent months heeded calls to step up support for the economy after years of inaction, announcing a raft of measures including rate cuts and the easing of some home buying restrictions. But they have refrained from unveiling a figure for the long-awaited stimulus, disappointing investors after a market rallyRead More
Indonesia volcano eruption kills 6, sets villages aflame
East Flores, Indonesia, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight killing at least six people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said Monday, as they raised its alert status to the highest level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-metre (5,587-feet) twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, first erupted shortly before midnight, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages. “Six fatalities have been confirmed,” Abdul Muhari, spokesman of the country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB), told Kompas TV. FootageRead More
Chinese slimmers trim down at weight-loss camps
Chengdu, China, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): Yang Chi’ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight. Boasting strict daily exercise regimens, mandatory trips to the scale and rigid surveillance to guard against snacking, the facilities have popped up across China as it grapples with a growing obesity crisis. They have also sparked controversy — last year an influencer died while attending a facility in northern China as partRead More