3 Killed In Lightning Strike Near White House
Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 06, 2022, WashingtonThree people, including an elderly couple celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary, were pronounced dead Friday after being struck by lightning in a park near the White House.
Israel Airstrikes In Gaza Kill 10, Palestine Group Responds With Rockets
Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 06, 2022, Gaza CityIsrael pounded Gaza with air strikes on Saturday and a Palestinian terrorist group retaliated with a barrage of rocket fire, in the territory's worst escalation of violence since a war last year.
US Readies New $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package
Reuters | Saturday August 06, 2022, WashingtonThe Biden administration's next security assistance package for Ukraine is expected to be $1 billion and include munitions for long-range weapons and armoured medical transport vehicles, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Elon Musk Accuses Twitter Of Fraud In Buyout Deal, Reveals Court Filing
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, San FranciscoElon Musk has accused Twitter of fraud, alleging the social media platform misled him about key aspects of its business before he agreed to a $44 billion buyout, as their court battle heats up.
US Summons Chinese Ambassador Over "Irresponsible" Actions On Taiwan
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, WashingtonThe White House summoned China's ambassador to Washington to condemn the "irresponsible" behavior of Beijing over Taiwan, a senior US official said Friday.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire Over Boast He Moved Funding From Deprived Areas
Reuters | Friday August 05, 2022, LondonRishi Sunak, trailing in the two-horse race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, faced criticism on Friday for saying he had previously instigated policy changes to divert funding away from deprived urban areas.
Israel Confirms It's Carrying Out Strikes In Gaza
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, Gaza City, Palestinian TerritoriesThe Israeli military said Friday it launched air strikes on Gaza, which were witnessed by Palestinians in central Gaza City.
Bangladesh Man, In Lungi, Denied Movie Ticket, Claims Video. Multiplex Clarifies
Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday August 05, 2022Star Cineplex later invited Saman Ali Sarkar and his family to watch the movie at the same multiplex in Dhaka.
Balenciaga Launches 'Trash Pouch' Worth Rs 1.4 Lakh, Internet Shocked
Edited by Diksha Rani | Friday August 05, 2022Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga is in news for launching a trash bag worth $1800 (approximately Rs 1,42,652).
68 Chinese Planes, 13 Warships Crossed Median Line Today, Says Taiwan
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, Taipei,TaiwanTaipei's military said 68 Chinese fighter jets and 13 warships crossed the "median line" that runs down the Taiwan Strait during Friday's military drills by Beijing's forces.
Snickers Maker Apologises For Ad Suggesting Taiwan Is A Country
Reuters | Friday August 05, 2022, BeijingMars Wrigley, makers of the Snickers candy bar, apologised on Friday for a Snickers product launch which Chinese social media users said suggested that Taiwan was a country.
US Woman Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Fingernails With Combined Length Of 42 Feet
Edited by Diksha Rani | Friday August 05, 2022Diana Armstrong has broken the record for the world's longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female), Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Tuesday.
Don't Know Where Boris Is: UK Minister On PM's Leave Amid Economic Crisis
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, LondonA senior British minister admitted Friday "I don't know where Boris is" as the premier checked out on holiday, in a week that saw the Bank of England warn a year-long recession is coming.
"Bad Days Ahead," Warns Pakistan's Finance Minister
Press Trust of India | Friday August 05, 2022, KarachiPakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Friday said the government would continue to curb imports for the next three months, as he warned of "bad days" ahead for the cash-strapped country.
China Ending Cooperation With US On Many Issues Amid Taiwan Row
Agence France-Presse | Friday August 05, 2022, BeijingChina on Friday said it was cancelling several defence meetings and suspending key climate talks with the United States after a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan this week.
