World

'Pain made me scream': 8-year-old in PAK religious school

In what has unmasked the ugly side of Pakistan, numerous cases of children facing sexual abuse in religious schools have come to light. One such is of an 8-year-old.

Apr 15, 2020

Explained: China fast buying stocks of major Asian FIs as markets fall

Amidst rise in coronavirus cases and a steep decline in stock prices, China is on a purchasing spree - buying stocks of companies and major financial institutions across Asia since January. Why? What's the rebound plan of China to bring back its financial stability and claim economic status globally? We deliberate here.

Apr 13, 2020

Pharma company markets Anti-Coronavirus soap in India | Fact check

As the world battles Coronavirus, some companies refuse to give up playing vulture and mismarket products to fleece gullible users. In this particular case, it is a pharma company claiming to control the Coronavirus. Here's a fact-check.

Apr 12, 2020

Coronavirus shock: Did a 2017 report warn about Wuhan lab where scientists study deadly pathogens?

The 2017 report revealed that scientists at the Wuhan laboratory were studying deadly pathogens like coronavirus.

Apr 11, 2020

When air travel open up after lockdown is lifted

Coronavirus crisis: Here's how 25-million jobs might disappear in the global aviation industry

To help the aviation business lead the recovery when the pandemic is contained, Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's Director General and CEO says, "The 25-million people whose jobs are at risk by this crisis will depend on an efficient re-start of the industry. We must get on with this work quickly."

Apr 10, 2020

JK Rowling's tribute to Alan Rickman is heartbreaking

JK Rowling recently shared an emotional story about Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, who died in 2016 due to pancreatic cancer.

Apr 10, 2020

Alleged rape victim narrates Pakistan Occupied Kashmir horrors; seeks justice [Viral Video]

Through the video, she wants the CJI of Pakistan, Army Chief and Prime Minister to hear her plight.

Apr 9, 2020

Wash! Wash! Wash! 'PPAP' singer Pikotaro comes up with catchy song for coronavirus

Comedian and social media celebrity Pikotaro known for his hit song 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' PPAP has come up with another version in the wake of coronavirus pandemic encouraging people for handwash.

Apr 8, 2020

Members of the Thai Airways crew disinfect the cabin of an aircraft of the national carrier during a procedure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand, January 28, 2020.

Thailand reports 51 new coronavirus cases, three more deaths

Thirteen of the new cases were medical personnel who attended to infected patients or had activities with them, said the spokesman, Taweesin Wisanuyothin.

Apr 6, 2020

Check out Queen Elizabeth II's complete speech about coronavirus pandemic

Queen Elizabeth II finally addressed the United Kingdom on Sunday in a rare speech. Check out what the 93-year-old monarch said in her speech.

Apr 6, 2020

After Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla's ex husband tested positive for Covid-19

After Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla's ex husband Andrew Parker Bowles has also tested positive for Covid-19.

Apr 3, 2020

Train to Busan: Peninsula teaser shows the true horror of a virus outbreak

The very first look of Peninsula — a film from Train to Busan universe, is finally here and it depicts how a world gets affected after a virus outbreak eradicates most of the human civilization.

Apr 2, 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle respond to Trump's tweet on their security

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle respond to Trump's tweet clearing the air on who pays for their security in the US.

Apr 1, 2020

Donald Trump refused to pay for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's security in US

Donald Trump has refused to pay for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's security in the US.

Mar 31, 2020

Comedian Ken Shimura becomes first Japanese celebrity to die from coronavirus

Veteran Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died after testing positive for coronavirus last week, according to reports. He was 70.