Iceland, Netherlands join ICJ genocide case against Israel

Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent The Netherlands and Iceland filed declarations of intervention in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the court announced on Thursday. Both countries submitted their declarations on Wednesday under Article … Read more

Double whammy for the masses as govt hikes RLNG rates after increase in petrol price

[ Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers Laborers unload gas calendar from a truck at a market on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan on September 2, 2020. Photo: AFP The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday increased the prices of … Read more

Russia calls on Israel and US to end the Iran war

Spokeswoman ‌says Russia will continue ⁠to take steps ​to ​resolve any contradictions ​by peaceful means Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following a meeting of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Erywan Yusof in Moscow, Russia on March 3. Photo: Reuters Russia on Thursday called … Read more

Cillian Murphy returns to ‘Peaky Blinders’ world with new film ‘The Immortal Man’

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Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, set in WWII and streaming March 20 Oscar winner Cillian Murphy has returned to the gritty world of “Peaky Blinders” with a new film set during World War Two. The Irish actor reprises the role of Birmingham gangster Thomas “Tommy” Shelby, leader of … Read more

Norris says McLaren must ‘improve in all areas’

Lando Norris cannot secure the world championship crown this weekend, but he could end the title defence of Max Verstappen. Photo: AFP SHANGHAI: World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that McLaren have made some progress since a disappointing opening to the season in Australia but warned they still need to “improve in all areas”. Pre-season … Read more

Sindh govt announces public holiday for tomorrow

The notification outlines a comprehensive list of national significance days and religious festivals for Muslims and minority communities. PHOTO: FILE The Sindh government has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (Friday), March 13, across the province for government offices and public sector institutions. According to the notification, the holiday will apply to all government offices, … Read more

PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis lifts fuel costs 34%

[ Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights Fuel ​costs ⁠of Pakistan International ‌Airlines (PIA) have risen ​34% due to ​the crisis in ​the Gulf region and the ⁠carrier is increasing the fuel ​surcharge ‌on both domestic ⁠and ⁠international routes, a spokesman ​said ‌on Thursday. He … Read more