British PM candidate Sunak vows 20pc income tax cut by 2029
LONDON: Rishi Sunak trailing in race to become Britain’s next prime minister has vowed to slash basic rate of income tax by 20 percent by 2029 in a potentially make-or-break throw of dice by former finance minister. Sunak once seen as favourite...
As Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan
SINGAPORE: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi kicked off a closely-watched Asia tour in Singapore as China warned that its military would never “sit idly by” if she were to visit Taiwan, self-ruled island claimed by Beijing....
Amber Heard stayed ‘true to her word,’ refused to take $16m from Johnny Depp
Amber Heard reportedly chose not take millions of dollars from Johnny Depp that she was entitled to following their messy divorce in 2016. Unsealed pre-trial court documents of actors’ libel case obtained by The Daily Beast suggest that Aquaman...
Angelina Jolie does ‘electric slide’ as daughter gets ready to attend Spelman
Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie is cheering for her daughter Zahara, who has been accepted into prestigious Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Eternals star (47) shared happy news with her fans on her Instagram handle and posted a picture of her 17-y...
Afghanistan receives $4bn aid
KABUL: Afghanistan has received international aid of four billion dollars on humanitarian grounds, it emerged. According to a news agency, aid was received by Afghanistan Bank (DBA) and has been transferred to Afghanistan International Bank. DBA, whi...
ASEAN foreign ministers to push for tougher action on Myanmar
PHNOM PENH: Malaysia is set to lead a push for tougher action on Myanmar when a regional bloc of foreign ministers meet this week, as anger mounts at junta for stonewalling crisis resolution efforts. Ten country Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul, Biden says
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced that Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike in Kabul, an operation he hailed as delivering “justice” while expressing hope that it brings “one more measure of clos...
Russia backs China over ‘provocative’ Pelosi visit to Taiwan
LONDON: Russia backed China over an expected visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put United States on a collision course with Beijing. Chinese leader Xi Jinping wa...
Sofia Carson offers wise words to promising actors: ‘enjoy moment’
Purple Hearts star Sofia Carson shared life-changing advice to promising actors who seemed eager to join entertainment industry. “It’s very easy to get caught up in what’s next or more or bigger, but enjoying right here, right now i...
UK leadership rivals vow celebration for England’s Lionesses
LONDON: Two Conservatives fighting to become UK prime minister yesterday vowed to host a reception for England’s victorious Lionesses, as Boris Johnson faced criticism for allegedly snubbing footballers. Women’s team won Euro 2022 tournam...
