Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, known for his fiery bowling and candid statements, has once again made headlines with an ambitious claim: he wants to become the first billionaire in US dollars from Pakistan and surpass the wealth of his entire country. Speaking on the TNKS podcast, Akhtar shared his vision, motivations, and reflections … Read more
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian official overseeing nuclear protection forces, has sent shockwaves across Moscow. A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Kirillov outside a residential apartment building on Ryazansky Prospekt, sparking widespread condemnation and raising critical questions about security lapses in the Russian capital. The incident, claimed by … Read more
In the winter of 2024, something strange and unsettling happened in the East Maine town of Rumford. Residents, who are accustomed to heavy snowfall during the season, were surprised when a bizarre phenomenon occurred – brown snowfall. Unlike the usual white, fluffy snow that blankets the landscape, this snow took on a mysterious, brown hue … Read more
The scandal involving Prince Andrew and the alleged Chinese spy “H6” sheds light on the disturbing breach of trust at the heart of the British royal family. Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has once again found himself embroiled in a scandal that continues to tarnish his already controversial reputation. This time, … Read more
Social media influencers often push boundaries to create attention-grabbing content, but sometimes these stunts can cross into dangerous and illegal territory. Such was the case with YouTuber N M Prathap, popularly known as Drone Prathap, who landed in legal trouble after causing an explosion using sodium in an agricultural pond in Karnataka. The incident, which … Read more
The Ten Best Novels of 2024 – With Something Good, the arts and culture newsletter from The Conversation UK, we aim to cut through the noise and recommend the very best in new releases every fortnight. In 2024, we’ve been spoiled for choice when it comes to recommending fiction. From Samantha Harvey’s spellbinding Booker winner … Read more
What Happened to Massive Oil and Gas Reserves Found in Pakistan Three Months Ago? The discovery of oil and gas reserves in Pakistan’s maritime region brought a wave of hope, but its current status raises more questions than answers. The promise of newfound oil and gas reserves in Pakistan’s waters had the nation buzzing three … Read more
Two men have been charged in connection with a deadly Iran-Linked Drone Strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members and injured dozens. The attack, attributed to Iran-backed militants, highlights ongoing concerns about the illegal export of sensitive U.S. technology to adversarial nations. Federal prosecutors allege that the suspects, Mohammad Abedini and Mahdi Sadeghi, … Read more
Iran’s recent decision to pause the controversial “hijab and chastity law” has made headlines globally, raising questions about the future of the country’s restrictive dress code policies. The law, which had been set to come into effect on Friday, would impose harsher penalties for women and girls who fail to comply with Iran’s strict dress … Read more
According to Mouaz Moustafa, the head of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, a mass grave located outside Damascus contains the bodies of at least 100,000 individuals who were allegedly tortured and executed by Assad’s government. A disturbing new revelation has emerged about the extent of atrocities committed by the regime of former Syrian President Bashar … Read more