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I don't accept court orders, won't allow any Hindi movies: Kathmandu Mayor
As soon as the high court issued an interim order to allow the screening of Indian films, Mayor Shah challenged the order. Responding to a petition from Nepal Film Union, the Patan High Court on Thursday stated not to stop showing any film that is paved the way or passed by the censor board.
Pakistan doesn't want to take sides in US-China rivalry
In an interview, she said that Pakistan no longer has the appetite to pick a side between the world's two largest superpowers, highlighting that Islamabad values its relations and wants to maintain a neutral balance with both the nations. Khar's interview was recorded before US President Joe Biden called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a dictator during a political event in California.
PPP mulls leaving ruling Pakistan ruling coalition
According to the sources, the PPP wants to cash in on the anti-Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) sentiments in Punjab, the most populous province whose electoral conquest determines who will rule the country, reports The Express Tribune. They said the PPP may announce leaving the coalition after the passage of the federal budget for 2023-24.
'Apple-sized' hail injures attendees at Louis Tomlinson concert in Colorado
In a statement on Wednesday night, West Metro Fire Rescue, which responded to the emergency, said the number of potential patients and the extent of their injuries were not immediately known, the Colorado-based The Gazette newspaper reported. A concert goer called it the "scariest night of (her) life".
Search for missing tourist sub enters critical stage
According to estimated from the US Coast Guard, the supply of oxygen could run out by 7.18 a.m. on Thursday EST (4.48 p.m. IST), reports the BBC. The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, begins each trip with 96 hours of life support. The search area as of Thursday morning covers an area twice the size of the US state of Connecticut, and a sub-surface area 4 km deep.
China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth
The US ranks seventh among nations considered as friendly, compared to China, which ranked second in the Arab Youth Survey conducted by Dubai-based public relations firm ASDA'A BCW, reports CNN. The findings show that support for China has gradually risen over the years as Beijing expands its footprint in the region. But they also reveal that as much as Arabs want the US to play a smaller role in the Middle East, many believe the superpower will continue to be the most influential actor, CNN reported.
Diaspora says its expertise in healthcare, IT boosts soft power paradigm between India, US
As visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a slew of CEOs and sought their technological collaboration on Wednesday, eminent members of the diaspora community also said that it is time to further bolster US-India ties in strategic areas like defence and manufacturing. "The Indian diaspora's expertise in Healthcare and IT have strengthened the soft power between India and the US.
Vienna named world's 'most liveable city' for 2023
The ranking of 173 cities was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on Wednesday which is based on a number of significant factors, including healthcare, education, stability, infrastructure and environment, reports CNN. Vienna, which has occupied the top position several times over the years, was closely followed by Denmark's capital Copenhagen, which retained its second place position.
Millet, saffron to star in Biden's dinner for Modi
Millet stalks will be seen in the talons of a peacock that will form the backdrop for Prime Minister Modi during his remarks. The first course will feature marinated millet with grilled corn kernel salad and compressed watermelon, according to the menu previewed by the White House, along with tasting during a preview of the arrangements conducted by the First Lady, Chef Nina Curtis, who planned the menu.
PM Modi meets top American CEOs, seeks technological collaboration
In a series of back-to-back meetings on Wednesday, Modi first met president and CEO of Applied Materials Gary E. Dickerson and invited his company to contribute towards strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem in India and also to develop process technology and advanced packaging capabilities. Modi and Dickerson discussed potential of Applied Materials' collaboration with academic institutions in India to create skilled workforce.
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