JONATHAN LLOYD
The Thursday Murder Club: Storyline, cast and all you need to know
The production of ‘The Thursday Murder Club' will begin in June. The movie is based on a book written by Richard Osman and will see a power packed cast of actors who will be a part of this venture.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Check out what we know about game's length, voice actors, cast list and file size
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth boasts a main story lasting 40 hours, with side quests extending playtime by an additional 10 hours. Exploring every corner of Gaia could take over 60 hours. The game's massive scope surpasses the original and Remake, promising a rich and immersive experience.
Shipping costs soar in wake of Red Sea attacks
Marine war risk premiums have soared around fiftyfold since before the war, to as high as 1% of the value of the ship, although about 0.7% appears to be more common.
Red Sea attacks disrupt world trade, more ships vow to avoid waters
The hostilities have put a chokehold on ship passages through the Suez Canal, which handles about 12% of worldwide trade.
Pakistan Army Chief’s desperate act: urges diaspora in USA to invest to rebuild economy
In recent years, essential food items in Pakistan like wheat flour, meat, and rice have at times more than doubled in cost, in what economist and former finance minister Miftah Ismail called a "disastrous" situation for the poor and the working class. Munir is visiting the USA to rebuild ties and has so far met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin, Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown.
FBI Director Christopher Wray in India today for two-day visit
FBI Director Christopher Wray is visiting India for two days as part of ongoing cooperation between the US and India on security and counterterrorism. The visit involves discussions on robust security, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and counter-narcotics. The US ambassador to India confirmed Wray's visit, coinciding with a US federal investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Indian-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.
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FBI director Christopher Wray to visit India next week
FBI Director Christopher Wray's upcoming visit to India occurs amid US allegations of an Indian connection to a thwarted plot against a Sikh separatist in the US. Concerned, the Biden administration sent high-level officials earlier to demand an investigation. The recent visit by US Principal Deputy NSA Jonathan Finer stressed the importance of holding accountable anyone involved. India termed the linkage as worrisome and initiated an inquiry. The charged individual, Nikhil Gupta, allegedly collaborated with an Indian government employee in the conspiracy against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
NIA may take up Khalistani terrorist Pannun issue during FBI chief's visit to India next week
The FBI Director's impending visit to India brings focus on bilateral cooperation between the US and India in law enforcement. Expected discussions involve the alleged assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, implicating an Indian national and official. Recent events, including the US charging an individual and implicating an unnamed Indian government official, prompt high-level investigations in India. Wray's visit aims to enhance collaboration amid ongoing inquiries, following significant engagements between US and Indian officials on the matter.
US beefs up Mideast military assets as Israel pounds Gaza, foes in Lebanon, Syria
The risk of the Israel-Hamas conflict escalating into a wider Middle East conflict has increased, with the US sending more military assets to the region. Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 266 Palestinians, including 117 children. In addition, deadly clashes along the Israeli-Lebanese border have occurred, with Hezbollah supporting Hamas. Israel has also targeted airports in Syria, where Iran has a military presence.
Israel readies troops for invasion as Gaza civilians flee
Israel pressed on Sunday with preparations for a ground offensive in Gaza, after giving Palestinians a little more time flee northern areas it has vowed to target in response to the deadliest attack in its history. The military said Gaza City residents must not delay their departure but a spokesperson said late Saturday they still had time to leave and that the ground offensive would not start on Sunday.
Israeli Defence Forces say Palestinian civilians have started to leave Gaza
In the latest update on the Israel Hamas conflict, Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus noted on Saturday that people in the Gaza Strip are listening to Israel's warning and are doing the right thing, noting that there has been a significant movement of Palestinian civilians towards the South.
Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders mass evacuation with ground attack looming
Palestinians in northern Gaza are fleeing to the south after Israel urged them to evacuate ahead of an expected ground invasion. Despite warnings from the U.N., Israel plans to target underground Hamas hideouts in Gaza City. Families are leaving in cars, trucks, and donkey carts, with their possessions, as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the territory. Hamas has urged people to ignore the evacuation order. The U.N. has called on Israel to reverse the directive, citing devastating humanitarian consequences. The week-old war has seen approximately 1,900 people killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel makes the cut for Booker Prize longlist
Kenya-born Maroo's novel, set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu, has been praised by the Booker judges for its use of the sport of squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions.
Leslie Phillips, voice of Harry Potter's Sorting Hat and star of 'Carry On' movies, dies at 98
The veteran British actor Leslie Philips has passed away at 98. He was best known for his Carry On roles and as the voice of Sorting Hat in Harry Potter.
After winning Emmy, Adele now eyes Tony Award to achieve 'EGOT'
Adele bagged the 2022 Emmy Award for Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Now she is one step away from achieving the EGOT status. Adele’s next stop is the Tony Award.
Freight-cost pain intensifies as pandemic rocks ocean shipping
India was also caught up in the freight-rate issue, but its export lobby group said that the container shortage has eased to some extent on the country’s west coast after the government intervened.
UK Inc cheers Johnson win, but Brexit still looms
Johnson’s win laid to rest concerns about Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s radical plans to nationalise swathes of British industry and impose onerous rules on business, such as handing workers as much as 10% ownership in companies. Still, for many companies Brexit remains a worry, and executives urged Johnson to take his time and strike a business-friendly deal with the EU.
From Greg Smith to Ashish Hemrajani, people who quit their jobs in style
Quitting doesn’t need to be difficult or elaborate and these people have proved the same.
Rugby-Wales ring changes for Japan test
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Soccer-Wales ring changes for Japan test
RUGBY UNION-WALES/TEAM:Soccer-Wales ring changes for Japan test
Barack Obama buys Salman Rushdie's book
While shopping for books with his daughters, President Barack Obama bought Salman Rushdie's 'Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights'.
Indian government should stop Bollywood from plagiarising: Jeffrey Archer
According to him, his novel "Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less" was made into "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl" and "Kane and Abel" into "Khudgarz".
Rajat Gupta did not pass insider tips to Raj Rajaratnam: Defence lawyer
John Dowd, Rajaratnam's lawyer, asked the jury why Rajat Gupta, 62, would risk his entire career and reputation for nothing by passing insider tips.
Rajaratnam trial may be dry run for Gupta case
Raj Rajaratnam's insider-trading trial may serve as a dry run for a regulatory case against one of his alleged tippers, Rajat Gupta.
No succession plan at Wall Street firms
In the past four years, disorganized transitions cracked the foundations under some of the world’s biggest financial institutions, including Citigroup, Merrill Lynch & Co.
The rise and (almost) fall of America's banks
Earlier, if you didn't make enough money to qualify for a loan, you didn't get one. But in the 1980s, US banks had an idea. Top banking crises | Ghosts of 1929
UK govt pressures banks to pass on rate cuts
The British government summoned banking chiefs Friday to pressure them to pass on recent hefty cuts in benchmark interest rates to hard-pressed homeowners and small businesses.
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