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Jay-Z reveals his daughter Blue Ivy inspired him to learn swimming


May 30, 2021

American rapper Jay-Z got candid about being a father to three daughters.  According to the rapper, when he became a father to his daughter Blue Ivy nine years back, everything changed for him. Appearing on the season opener of LeBron James’ show, “The Shop: Uninterrupted” on HBO Max on Friday, the 51-year-old rapper shed light on his parenthood journey and …

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Lady Gaga, BTS, Bieber slashed from ‘Friends’ reunion in China


May 30, 2021

Chinese fans of the popular sitcom “Friends” were furious after censors cut guest stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Korean boyband BTS from the much-awaited reunion episode. When the one-off special of the beloved 1990s sitcom was streamed on three Chinese video platforms, cameos by the celebrities who have all incurred the wrath of the ruling Communist Party were removed …

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BTS unveils official timeline for 2021 anniversary event Festa


May 30, 2021

Renowned singers from BTS recently announced the timeline for their upcoming anniversary event titled the 2021 Festa. For those unversed, the event is being held in celebration for the group’s 8th debut anniversary and will premiere on June 13th. It is also said to include a collection of broadcasts, special content etc. The kickstarter for the celebrations will begin on …

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N. Korea turns to ‘volunteers’ for coal mines, construction


May 30, 2021

SEOUL: Orphans, conscripted soldiers, and students — some appearing to be children — are “volunteering” to work manual labour in North Korea, including in coal mines, farms, and large construction projects, the country’s state media have reported. Hundreds of graduates of orphan schools “volunteered to work in difficult fields”, according to reports by state news agency KCNA. The reports did not …

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Anti-govt protests leave 10 dead in Colombian city


May 30, 2021

BOGOTA: At least 10 people in the city of Cali were killed in a day of anti-government protests, authorities said on Saturday, as Colombia entered its second month of demonstrations that have met violent repression. President Ivan Duque announced on Friday he was deploying troops to Cali while the nation marked a full month of Colombia-wide rallies that have morphed …

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China successfully launches cargo resupply spacecraft


May 30, 2021

SHENZHEN: China on Sat­­­­u­­­­­r­­day successfully laun­ched an automated cargo resupply spacecraft to rendezvous with an orbiting module, in the second of a series of missions needed to complete its first permanent space station. The Tianzhou-2, or “Heav­enly Vessel” in Chinese, bla­sted off via a Long March-7 Y3 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Centre on the southern island of Hainan, …

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215 bodies found at residential school for children in Canada


May 30, 2021

KAMLOOPS: The rem­ains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, have been found buried on the site of what was once Canada’s largest indigenous residential sch­o­ol, one of the institutions that held children taken from families across the nation. Chief Rosanne Casimir of the Tkemlups te Secw­pemc First Nation said in a news release that the rem­ains …

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FM explores avenues of bilateral cooperation with Iraq


May 30, 2021

BAGHDAD: Pakistan and Iraq on Saturday deliberated upon the possibilities of bilateral cooperation in multiple fields, including trade, commerce, agriculture, education and security. The bilateral ties were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein during the former’s three-day visit to Iraq. After the meeting, both foreign ministers addressed a joint press …

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Doctors urge global action against climate-linked health risks


May 30, 2021

GENEVA: Hundreds of health workers marched to the World Health Organisation on Saturday demanding that authorities in all countries recognise and act to counter the health risks of climate change. Around two hundred people wearing white medical coats and facemasks marched or were pushed in wheelchairs two kilometres (1.2 miles) through Geneva’s international district to the WHO headquarters. Some carried …

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In budget, Biden administration seeks economic support for Pakistan


May 30, 2021

WASHINGTON: In its first budget, for fiscal year 2022, the Biden administration also seeks money for providing economic and social support to Pakistan and for training Pakistani military personnel. On Friday, President Joe Biden unveiled the largest US budget in history — seeking $6 trillion for fiscal 2022. The budget calls for a 16 per cent increase in non-defence spending, …

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