Fashion Week returning to New York with in-person energy

New York, Sept 5 (AFP/APP):After a long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, New York is opening its Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Week with the return of in-person runway shows featuring big names like Tom Ford and Altuzarra. But Covid-related curbs will deprive the series of […]

Man dies in shark attack at Australian beach

Sydney, Sept 5 (AFP/APP):A man has died following a shark attack in Australia despite the efforts of “incredibly brave” surfers and bystanders who came to his aid, authorities said Sunday. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was mauled by the shark at Emerald […]

Nigeria cuts phone network in restive northern state

Abuja, Sept 4 (AFP/APP):Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has for security reasons asked operators to shut down mobile phone lines in Zamfara State, days after other restrictions were announced in the region plagued by violence. Gangs of criminals known locally as bandits snatched 73 children from a […]

Hot and dry weather likely in most parts of country:PMD Forecast

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Saturday forecast hot and dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in lower Sindh and Kashmir. According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing […]

Thai protesters hit the streets as PM clings to power

Bangkok, Sept 4 (AFP/APP):Pro-democracy protesters vented their anger in Bangkok’s heavy rain Saturday after Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-cha survived a no-confidence vote in parliament. More than 300 demonstrators marched in central Bangkok’s main shopping mall district carrying red flags and wearing ponchos in the […]

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