Author: Oishee Dasgupta

Actor Cameron Diaz Reported To 'Un-Retire' From The Acting Field Through Jamie Foxx Film - Asiana Times

Taking onto social media, Actor, and musician Jamie Foxx released a teaser announcing the phone call taking place between himself and Diaz in a way to make a comeback in the acting field. After the pair was last seen acting together in Diaz’s film – a 2014 remake of Annie, wherein she was seen playing Miss Hannigan, this announcement comes out after eight years of that being aired. Cameron Diaz commented that she was both “excited” and also “very anxious” about her returning to this industry. While the big call announcement, Jamie Foxx, who bagged an Oscar for his portrayal…

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Sanjay Kapoor, Mahdeep Kapoor, and son visit Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja in London

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and her businessman husband Anand Ahuja hosted Bollywood stars Sanjay Kapoor, Mahdeep Kapoor, and their son Jahaan Kapoor at their home in Notting Hill, London. Posting on her Instagram this Wednesday, Mahdeep was seen posting a bunch of pictures giving us a glimpse of the grand luncheon that Anand and Sonam had prepared for them. As the family members unite at the couple’s home, photos are shared of each other’s company. The first picture posted showcased Sonam who is glowing with her pregnancy as she expects her first baby with Anand Ahuja. She was seen sitting…

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BET Awards: Hollywood Stars Hit Out At The Recent US Abortion Laws At The Ceremony - Asiana Times

As Janelle Monae introduced nominees for the best female R&B/pop artist, she made her comments regarding the abortion laws at the ceremony at LA’s Microsoft Theatre. BET Awards: Founded in 2001, this show celebrates and brings together black music and entertainment community. The event was held on Sunday in Los Angeles, days after the Roe Vs Wade ruling was overturned. Despite a lot of support taking place for the changes in the laws made, there have been quite a many protests seen in the US. At the show, after Lizzo performed her current hit, About Damn Time, Taraji P. Henson,…

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US Firms Give Their Word To Support The Expenses Of Staff Traveling For Abortions: Roe v Wade - Asiana Times

Following a landmark ruling by the Supreme court of the US that overturned the constitutional right to abortions, the judgment makes its way for individual states to ban the procedure. Following a similar move, other firms such as Amazon also announced the same. But after the ruling made its way to the Americans, quite a many companies have given their word to cover travel costs through their health insurance places for employees who have to leave their home state to get an abortion. Biggest entertainment company Disney declared that it let its employees know that the company recognized the impact…

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Biden criticizes the ‘Terrible Decisions’ Taken By The Top Court - Asiana Times

The American President Biden was heard criticizing the US Supreme Court for implementing “terrible decisions”, the day after the constitutional right to abort was struck down. During a ceremony held on Saturday for a gun safety bill that he supports, he commented on such criticisms, although he continued to sidestep questions regarding the reforms to the court that were sought by a few democrats. Biden after signing the bill said, “I think the Supreme Court has made some terrible decisions” after a press report questioned him regarding whether the court was broken. Other questions he was seen to avoid, such…

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US Actor Ben Stiller Talks About ‘Distressing’ Scenes On A Visit To Ukraine - Asiana Times

The actor Ben Stiller met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital while in his role as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). Complimenting with his previous action career, the Hollywood star told Zelensky he was his hero. He told the BBC, “It’s my first time coming to an area that’s in conflict”. He further adds, “But it’s really strange because when you drive into the country, really in the west of the country, you don’t really feel the conflict, except for the curfew at night where it gets really quiet and a little bit eerie.…

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Millions of citizens have been stranded while there have been struggles by the emergency workers to reach those affected. Describing the country’s recent flooding as the worst since 2004, few government officials have said to report that the constant rain over the few weeks has inundated vast swathes of the nation’s northeast region.  On one hand, have been converted into makeshift shelters while on the other hand troops and deployed to evacuate certain households that got cut off from neighboring communities due to rising waters. One of the residents Lokman, whose family lives in Companiganj village Bangladesh, reported to AFP…

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Amid unusual heat wave firefighters battle blazes in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain: On Sunday Firefighters in Spain struggled to contain wildfires in several parts of the country, which are unusually suffering a heat wave at this time of the year. The northwest province of Zamora experienced the worst damage, wherein almost 25,000 hectares (61,000 acres) have been eaten away by the fire, said the regional authorities. The blaze that made its way from Zamor’s Sierra de la Culebra has led to the forced evacuation of at least 10 villages now. Even though the temperature drop overnight has helped somewhat with the offers. In sparsely populated areas, more than 500 firefighters…

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Shanghai Plant Explosion Reports One Dead: “Sky Full Of Fire” - Asiana Times

Authorities of Shanghai on Saturday announced an investigation of the massive chemical plant exposition that occurred causing one person’s demise. There also was another reported to be injured in the first major industrial accident from the time the lockdown of the city was lifted early in June. On Saturday around dawn, the fire at a Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. plant built in the Jinshan district broke out and within hours was brought under control, according to the source of state news agency Xinhua. Footage of the aerial view pertaining to the incident was shared by one of the residents, uncovering…

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