Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria to hold inquest into death of authors toddler

The death toll from ongoing protests in Iran has reached 5,000. Government officials reported that the highest casualties occurred in the northern Kurdish regions of the country.Iranian authorities claim that militant elements were supplied with weapons by Israel and Western countries. According to Iranian officials, more than 500 security personnel are among those killed.These figures…

BERLIN (News Agencies) Germany’s Education and Science Union has announced a nationwide warning strike at universities and colleges on Wednesday, January 28, over a wage dispute.The union is demanding a 7 percent salary increase or at least 300 euros per month raise. Protests and strikes will be held at more than 60 locations including Leipzig,…

Islamabad: The federal government has introduced a subsidized housing finance scheme titled “Mera Ghar, Mera Aashiyana”, aimed at helping middle- and low-income Pakistanis purchase or build affordable homes. According to a circular issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the scheme will be implemented through commercial banks, the House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), and microfinance…

By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Three minor children have been killed by cutting their throats in the area of Ichhra Lahore.Father, mother and uncle of children have been taken into custody.According to media report, bodies of two minor girls and one minor boy were found in the area of Ichhra . The children…

Toronto — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was stunned in the fourth round of the Canadian Open by Russia’s 16th seed Ekaterina Aleksandrova, who prevailed 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 in a tightly contested match that lasted about two and a half hours.The reigning US Open champion Sabalenka won the early edge in the opening set, but…