Author: Sukhman Uppal

I am currently pursuing Economics from Miranda House, Delhi University. My interests include k-pop, The Beatles and Harry Potter. I enjoy reading as well as writing. Other than that I can also play the piano !

15 Shot Dead In Soweto, South Africa - Asiana Times

According to officials, at least 15 individuals were shot and killed in a pub in the South African township of Soweto. Early on Sunday morning, according to police, 15 shot dead in Soweto in South Africa, gunmen allegedly broke into the Orlando East bar and began firing indiscriminately at a crowd of young people. After that, they escaped the area in a white minibus. According to authorities, no reason for the incident has been found. Additional patients are being treated in the hospital in critical condition. The victims’ ages range from 19 to 35, according to estimates. “Blood covered the…

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Flights To Be More Expensive - Asiana Times

As fuel prices rise, an airline industry executive has predicted that the cost of flight tickets will “without a doubt” increase. IMAGE SOURCE : https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/this-is-why-your-airline-tickets-are-so-expensive-right-now-7957197/ Flights to be more expensive. As economies recover from the Covid epidemic and as a result of the crisis in Ukraine, oil prices have increased. Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), stated that these expenses will be passed along to customers. Heathrow Airport “could have prepared better,” according to the former British Airways CEO, to prevent the latest disruption. Heathrow, though, claimed that Mr. Walsh’s remarks were “ill-informed.” Mr. Walsh…

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Protests In Sri Lanka To Continue - Asiana Times

The presidential and prime ministerial homes in Sri Lanka will remain occupied until both leaders formally retire, according to protesters. protests in Sri Lanka to continue protests in Sri Lanka to continue. According to a statement issued by the speaker of the house on Saturday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that he would stand down on July 13. However, neither the president nor a representative of him has been seen in public. According to military sources who spoke to the BBC, he is currently in Sri Lankan waters aboard a Navy ship. According to the sources, his brother, the former prime minister Mahinda…

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Russian missile strikes By Ukraine were also reported by Ukrainian authorities on areas of the northern cities of Kharkiv and Mykolaiv as well as the southern city of Kryvyi Rih, located northeast of Mykolaiv. Russian were also reported by Ukrainian authorities on areas of the northern cities  Ukraine can still not export grain from Odesa due to Missile Strikes By Ukraine Ukrainian authorities on areas of the northern cities Mykolaiv, a crucial river port on a vital route to Odesa, which serves as Ukraine’s primary export base, is under heavy defense by Ukrainian forces. Ukraine can still not export grain…

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After Abe's murder, Japan's ruling party poised for solid election showing

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot on Friday in the southern city of Nara, and the Japanese police have acknowledged that there were security problems. Tomoaki Onizuka, the chief of Nara’s police department, stated that “it is apparent that there were difficulties in the security.” Shinzo Abe At a political campaign event, Abe was shot by a gunman, committing a crime that has shaken Japan to its core. The upper house elections on Sunday are proceeding according to schedule. Just two days after Abe’s murder, voting commenced at 7:00 local time (22:00 GMT). Analysts predict that Abe’s…

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Elon Musk Cancel His Purchase Of Twitter - Asiana Times

Elon Musk moved to cancel his $44 billion purchase of Twitter on Friday afternoon.  It is almost inevitable that the next phase of the saga will involve a judicial case. This was the latest twist in a fast-moving process that saw the billionaire Tesla CEO become the company’s largest shareholder, decline a board seat, agree to purchase the social media platform, and then voice concerns about moving forward with the acquisition. According to a regulatory filing made Friday night, a lawyer for Musk said in a letter to Twitter’s top lawyer that he is terminating the agreement because Twitter (TWTR)…

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Sri Lanka Prime Minister Says Country Is Bankrupt - Asiana Times

The Prime minister of Sri Lanka has shut down non-essential public services to save fuel as the country is virtually entirely without gasoline. According to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka is insolvent and the excruciating pain of its unparalleled economic crisis will last through at least the end of next year. The 22 million residents of the island nation Sri Lanka have had to put up with months of soaring prices and protracted power outages because the government ran out of foreign currency to purchase necessities. According to Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the formerly rich nation will experience a severe…

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Three Michael Jackson Songs Removed From Streaming Services - Asiana Times

Three tracks from the 2010 posthumous compilation Michael have been taken from streaming services after continuous claims that the vocals of late pop legend Michael Jackson are impersonated in them. IMAGE SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIOOL7QKuBhQHVKL8y7BEQ The tracks ‘Breaking News,’ ‘Monster,’ and ‘Keep Your Head Up,’ from the 2010 album Michael, were removed by the Jackson estate and Sony Music, according to Billboard, “as the simplest and best approach to move beyond the conversation associated with these recordings once and for all.” The statement did not address widespread rumours that Jackson, who passed away in 2009, may not have recorded the vocals for…

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Eiffel Tower in Urgent Need Of Repair

The Eiffel Tower is rusting and in urgent need of repair. But the repair will only be possible after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. It will be given a cosmetic 60 million euro job after the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, also known as the Iron Lady of Paris, was designed to stand for 20 years before being demolished when it was finished in 1889. The tower has survived for 133 years, albeit this is less due to design than to careful upkeep. The 1,063 ft. high tower, constructed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century,…

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Kellogg's Will No Longer Be Allowed To Advertise Sugary Cereal - Asiana Times

According to a court ruling in England, Kellogg’s will no longer be allowed to advertise its sugary cereals in supermarkets. Promotions inside the store about foods and beverages high in fat, salt, or sugar will be restricted. Food giant Kellogg’s had fought the government in court, arguing the ruling was unfair because it does not consider the nutritional value of added milk. But the Royal Courts of Justice gave a ruling in favor of the government. “It makes little sense to us that consumers will be able to buy other products, like donuts and chocolate spreads, on promotion but not…

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