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Monday, November 18, 2024

World underestimated pandemic, says economist who saw it coming

In 2015, Ian Goldin, an Oxford University professor, warned in his book "The Butterfly Defect" about the risks of a global pandemic in a...

Good news for Britians: UK can fight coronavirus in 12 weeks, Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that Britain could "turn the tide" on coronavirus within 12 weeks -- but only if people heed advice...

Deadliest attack on US, UK army in Iraq: many causalities

Two American soldiers and a British soldier were killed Wednesday, a US official said, in the deadliest rocket attack in years on an Iraqi...

Virus locks Italians inside home; UK sees worst panic-buying

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday told people to stop stockpiling as supermarkets imposed limits on the purchase of goods after shelves were...

British royal visit showcased Pakistan’s stature globally: British High Commissioner

Dr. Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, says the return of British Airways and the visit of Duke and Duchess to Pakistan prompted...

Dubai’s Sheikh Abducted Daughters & Harassed Wife Abroad: UK Court Confirms

UK court adjudicates allegations of kidnapping two daughters and intimidating wife against Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid-al Maktoum in a detailed judgment released...

Julian Assange in trouble: Court rejects his request in extradition case

Day four of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing saw lawyers discussing whether international law supersedes English law and a dramatic rejection by the judge of...

Kate Middleton, Prince William thanked DC Chitral for memorable trip

Kate Middleton and Prince William have thanked DC Chitral in an appreciation letter for organizing their memorable trip to Chitral during their maiden trip...

Trump: Time to negotiate ‘very seriously’ with EU on trade

President Donald Trump said Monday the time has come to pursue trade negotiations with the European Union which he said imposes "incredible" barriers to...

First same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

A Belfast couple is on Tuesday set to become the first same-sex couple to get married in Northern Ireland after a change in the...

Transport disrupted across Europe as Storm Ciara sweeps in

Hundreds of flights and train services were cancelled across northwest Europe on Monday as Storm Ciara swept in packing powerful winds after lashing Britain...

Spot-fixing: Cricketer Nasir Jamshed jailed, wife warns cricketers of ‘corruption’

A court in the United Kingdom has awarded former Pakistani cricketer Nasir Jamshed a 17-month jail sentence for involvement in fixing a February 2018...