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LOS ANGELES: The Beverly Hills residence of Barbadian pop star Rihanna was struck by gunfire in a suspected drive-by shooting on Sunday afternoon, police said. Authorities said the singer  whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty was inside the property when a suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds from a passing vehicle at around 1:21pm. According to the Los Angeles Police …

Afghanistan is being used as a launching pad for militant activities has created widespread anxiety among ordinary Afghan citizens. Afghan politician and leader of the National Resistance Front, Ahmad Massoud, has expressed serious concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, strongly criticizing the policies of the Taliban government. Massoud said that the present crisis in Afghanistan is a direct result …

Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (left), and Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (right), at the 2,000-unit Robotaxi GXR delivery ceremony Dr. Tony Han, Founder and CEO of WeRide (left), and Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (right), at the 2,000-unit Robotaxi GXR delivery ceremony GUANGZHOU, China, March 09, …

Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations in several parts of the city and surrounding areas. The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 since Friday after heavy rains triggered flash floods across several regions, police said Sunday. Authorities said 26 of the deaths were recorded in the capital Nairobi, where floodwaters swept through low-lying neighborhoods …

The United States Embassy in Islamabad has announced an extension of visa appointment cancellations across Pakistan. All immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled from March 9 through March 13 have been canceled as part of the extended suspension.   The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad will continue to serve U.S. citizens requiring routine and emergency services. All immigrant and nonimmigrant visa …

Actor Jennifer Runyon, best known for her roles in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and the 1980s sitcom Charles in Charge, has died at the age of 65. The news of her passing was first reported by TMZ after Runyon’s family shared a message on her Facebook page on Sunday announcing that she died on Friday night following what they described …

Due to the sharp decline, a market halt was also triggered, temporarily suspending trading for a short period. Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp downturn as trading resumed, with the benchmark index recording a massive drop of 12,343 points. During the trading session, the KSE-100 index fell to 145,152 points, triggering concern among investors and market analysts. Meanwhile, …

Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in more than two years, as the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran raises fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies. The international benchmark, Brent crude, surged by more than 20% on Sunday, briefly reaching around $114 a barrel. Prices later eased slightly …

At least 32 people have been injured in a drone attack in Bahrain as Iran continued a wave of strikes across Gulf countries, AFP reports Bahrain’s health ministry said the overnight attack targeted the island of Sitra, leaving all the victims including children with injuries. Four people were reported to be in serious condition. Among them were a 17-year-old girl …

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the new supreme leader, after the death of his father in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Tehran: A significant political development has emerged in Iran as the Assembly of Experts has reportedly selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader. According to Iranian media reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced …