AdvertisementSupported byCasey Wasserman had long pledged to stay away from the traditional entertainment business, but he said a new media landscape changed his thinking.By Brooks BarnesFor decades, Casey Wasserman has insisted that he would never enter the traditional entertainment business. Film and TV felt too incestuous — his grandfather Lew Wasserman reigned as Hollywood’s power […]
Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Why Western nations fear India-Canada row
India is the fifth largest economy and is seen by the West as a key partner against China.source
Hunter Biden to appear in court in October on three gun charges
The US president’s son is ordered to appear in person on 3 October to face three felony gun charges.source
UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on an historic, co-ordinated strike.source
Pakistan rupee hits record low against US dollar – Central Bank – Reuters
An employee counts Pakistani rupee notes at a bank in Peshawar, Pakistan August 22, 2023. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz Acquire Licensing RightsKARACHI, Pakistan, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Pakistan's rupee closed at 299.6 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday in the interbank market, touching a record low for the second day in a row, central bank data showed.On […]
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir focused on unifying army and keep … – The Economic Times
Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. click here!In a move heavy with political symbolism, the Narendra Modi government introduced the 128th Constitution Amendment Bill to reserve 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, delivering on poll promises made in the 2014 […]
US returns Egon Schiele art stolen by Nazis to heirs
Jewish performer Fritz Grünbaum, who owned the Egon Schiele pieces, was killed by the Nazis in 1941.source
US voters on aid: 'Of course I want Ukraine to win, but…'
The United States has done an incredible job of leading funding, and supporting the Ukrainian army from the beginning of the war, and picked up the slack where other European countries, like Germany, fell short at the beginning. Now that European countries are increasing the amount of funding and support to Ukraine, the US should […]
Pakistan: Aberystwyth uni buys students mopeds to stop abuse – BBC
A university has donated four mopeds to students in Pakistan in a bid to stop sexual harassment putting women off education.£2,000 was spent as part of the Aberystwyth University project, which is aimed at female students aged 18-25.Each can borrow a moped throughout their course and get trained to use it.It comes as many Pakistani […]
Police officer rescues trapped driver in flooded car
A police officer in Atlanta, in the US, waded through waist-deep water to rescue a motorist trapped in floodwater. Officers had been dealing with a string of emergencies caused by the heavy rain, one of which occurred when the officer came across a partially submerged sedan with the driver still inside. The water was so […]