Americana Pipedream, an American textile and apparel firm, is selling Pakistani sneakers in the US, marketing them as the “Taliban’s Favorite.” The sneakers, manufactured by top shoe manufacturer Servis in Pakistan, are called White Cheetah high-tops. An advertisement claims that during NATO’s invasion of Afghanistan, US troops were instructed to be cautious of anyone...
Read MoreActor Matthew Perry was found unresponsive and not breathing in his hot tub at his California residence. The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene but Perry was already deceased. An autopsy has been completed, but the cause of death has been deferred pending further tests. Foul play is not suspected at this...
Read MoreSocial issues affect both adults and teenagers, with adolescents being particularly vulnerable due to brain development and physical changes. The Pew Research Center found that anxiety, depression, bullying, and drug/alcohol use are major concerns for teenagers. Digital communication has affected their interpersonal relationships, leading to deficiencies in communication skills. The top social problems teens...
Read MoreA 29-year-old student from Telangana, India, named Putcha Varun Raj, was stabbed in the head by a man at a gym in Indiana, United States. The attacker, Jordan Andrade, claimed that he found Varun “a little weird” and felt threatened by him. Varun, who was pursuing his MS in computer science, had a slim...
Read MoreAt least 43 military aircraft and seven ships China sent to Taiwan, a latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s defence ministry said 37 of the aircraft had crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, which China no longer recognises as an informal divider...
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have inaugurated key energy and connectivity projects, including a cross-border rail link between northeast India and Bangladesh. Modi described the inauguration of the rail project as a “historic” moment and highlighted the strong bond of friendship and collaboration between the two countries. The...
Read MoreA Sikh man was killed by an American, after a minor car crash in October, was motivated by “rage inflamed by hate,” the Queens district attorney said. The accused Gilbert Augustin following the crash repeatedly beat the victim, Jasmer Singh and called him “turban man.” The new charges filed against him Tuesday included manslaughter...
Read MoreHostels in China have become refuges for young people struggling to find jobs in major cities. As joblessness among young Chinese reaches record highs, hostels provide a place for individuals to stay between interviews and strategize for their next networking meeting. The hypercompetitive nature of China’s white-collar job market, combined with a slowing economy,...
Read MoreThe My Hero Academia franchise is collaborating with the NBA and Crunchyroll to create a collection of clothing that combines street fashion with anime. The limited-edition collection includes T-shirts featuring NBA teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors. The shirts are made from 100% cotton...
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