As a member of the Communist Party in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck did clerical work in the party office, printing pamphlets and selling books. But he also had tasks that his party comrades knew nothing about: spying on mail, copying phone numbers from notepads and rummaging through trash cans. Hadesbeck, known to…
A religious political party protesting the killings in Parachinar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expanded its protest in Karachi on Thursday, prompting traffic authorities to issue traffic plans to avoid inconvenience to commuters. Violent clashes, which claimed more than 100 lives in October, have isolated the KP’s Kurram from the rest of the country. On Sunday…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, will be remembered for guiding India through a transformative decade of economic growth and development.From 2004 to 2014, under his leadership, India achieved an average growth rate of 7.7%, evolving into a nearly two trillion dollar economy and solidifying its position as a country….
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the best-selling products our readers purchased this year. Tech products and accessories were a shopping focal point for our readers in 2024 – we saw a surge in interest in wearable, travel-friendly tech devices, as well as giftable tech like Apple…
KAHULUI, Hawaii – A person was found dead in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight to Maui on Tuesday. The Maui Police Department is investigating the discovery. United Airlines issued the following statement on December 25: “Upon arrival at Kahului Airport on Maui on Tuesday, a body was found in the wheel well…
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who ruled the country for two terms and liberalized its economy in a previous stint as finance minister, has died at the age of 92, local media reported Thursday. Singh, an economist-turned-politician who also served as central bank governor, was ill and was admitted to the All India Institute…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit Sandeshkhali on December 30, the first since massive and violent protests in the region amid sexual harassment accusations against TMC leaders.Mamata will attend a public distribution program on the island, which is located in the northern district of 24 Parganas, bordering the Sundarbans.Banerjee confirmed the…
Not long ago, unearthing a solid list of the year’s standout queer films would have taken some effort. But in 2024, the challenge will be choosing from the abundance of options. From ambitious, genre-bending titles like “Emilia Pérez” and “I Saw the TV Glow” to quieter, safer films like “Crossing” and “Sing Sing,” this year…
Wondering what your teen does when you’re not around? They are likely on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or Snapchat, according to a new report. The Pew Research Center survey, released Dec. 12, found that nearly half of 13- to 17-year-olds are online almost all the time. The figure is approximately the same as in the last…
South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch took a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket and, along with Dane Paterson, reduced Pakistan to 209 runs for nine during tea on the opening day of the first Test at Centurion on Thursday. Paterson took 5-61 in 16 overs and Bosch 4-63 in 15 overs on…