WORLD
One in seven people around the world is directly supported by remittance: IFAD
One in seven people around the world is directly supported b...
NEW YORK, June 15: The International Organization for Migration (IOM)—together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), and the 2019 Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Chairmanship—is hosting a high-level...
Jun 15, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Alter Bridge announce ‘Walk the Sky’ album and 2019 European tour
Alter Bridge announce ‘Walk the Sky’ album and 2019 European...
Alter Bridge will transition back into focus this fall, as the band has announced an Oct. 18 street date for their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky.
Jun 15, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
FAA proposes $715,000 fine for Allegiant over engine work
FAA proposes $715,000 fine for Allegiant over engine work
WASHINGTON, June 15: Federal safety regulators have proposed a fine of more than $715,000 against Allegiant Air, saying the discount airline failed to properly fix an engine that put out hotter-than-normal exhaust fumes.
Jun 15, 2019
POLITICS
Swiss envoy meets Defence Minister Pokhrel
Swiss envoy meets Defence Minister Pokhrel
KATHMANDU, June 15: Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Elisabeth von Capeller met with acting Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Ishwar Pokhrel at Ministry of Defence, Singhadurbar on Friday.
Jun 15, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Beauty, Movies
‘Chhapaak’: Meghna Gulzar shares her admiration for Deepika Padukone
‘Chhapaak’: Meghna Gulzar shares her admiration for Deepika...
Deepika Padukone left everyone stunned when she shared her look for her first film with Meghna Gulzar, ‘Chhapaak’. The film that will see the star play an acid attack survivor has become one of the highly anticipated films of 2020.
Jun 15, 2019
WORLD
Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three months
Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three month...
HONG KONG, June 15: Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that was slapped with U.S. sanctions last month.
Jun 15, 2019
POLITICS
Tibet to deepen ties with South Asian countries including Nepal under Trans-Himalayan Mult...
Tibet to deepen ties with South Asian countries including Ne...
LHASA, June 15: Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Regional government has reiterated to further deepen its ties with South Asian countries including Nepal under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative.
Jun 15, 2019
WORLD
US has ‘deep concerns’ about UN official’s trip to China
US has ‘deep concerns’ about UN official’s trip to China
BEIJING, June 15: The U.S. government expressed deep concerns to the U.N. about a reported trip by the U.N. counterterrorism chief to the restive Xinjiang region in China’s far west.
Jun 15, 2019
WORLD
Indian migrant girl, 6, died in Arizona desert as mother sought water
Indian migrant girl, 6, died in Arizona desert as mother sou...
June 15: A six-year-old girl from India died of heat stroke in an Arizona desert after her mother left her with other migrants to go in search of water, a medical examiner and U.S. Border Patrol said on Friday.
Jun 15, 2019
WORLD
Hong Kong news outlets say controversial extradition bill may be suspended
Hong Kong news outlets say controversial extradition bill ma...
HONG KONG, June 15: Hong Kong media reported on Saturday the city’s government would suspend a proposed law on extradition to mainland China that sparked widespread anger and violent protests, with leader Carrie Lam planning to address reporters later in the day.
Jun 15, 2019