Madonna Opens School in Karachi
Worked Alongside Campaigner Humaira Bachal
Singer and human rights activist Madonna took to her Instagram account this week to announce the opening of her ‘dream school’ in Karachi which she had pledged to help build last year.
“The Revolution of Love continues...
Santa Fe Shooting Sabika Sheikh Laid To Rest
The funeral of a Pakistani student Sabika Sheikh who was killed in Santa Fe Texas school shooting has taken place in Karachi.
Sabika Sheikh, 17, was among the eight students and two teachers who were killed in the attack on...
Shrien Dewani Acquitted
Judge Dismisses Case Against British Businessman
A judge in South Africa has thrown out the case against British Businessman Shrien Dewani, who was accused of arranging the murder of his wife Anni during their honeymoon in 2010.
Judge Jeanette Traverso dismissed...
Tribunal Finds Australian School Discriminated Against Sikh Boy
A tribunal has found an Australian school discriminated against a five-year-old Sikh boy when it prevented his enrolment because he wore a turban.
Melton Christian School in Melbourne prohibits non-Christian head coverings for boys as part of its uniform policy.
The...
Attack on Grand Mosque in Mecca Thwarted
According to a statement released by the Saudi interior ministry, authorities managed to thwart “terrorist action” that targeted the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
The ministry said the would-be terrorist blew himself up after authorities surrounded his hiding place, a house in...
Germany Introduces Stricter Anti-Terror Measures
The German Interior Minister, Thomas de Maiziere, has announced new anti-terror measures to combat any upcoming terror attacks.
The decision follow a spate of terror attacks that swept across France, Belgium and Germany. One new measures is to speed up the...
Hurricane Hits Haiti
Two people have died so far in the freak hurricane that has devastated the country of Haiti, the storm has now moved from the north-eastern coast of Cuba towards Florida. Warnings have been put into place.
South Carolina has so...
Indian Guru Ram Rahim Singh Jailed For 20 Years Following Rape Charges
Controversial figure Guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following two convictions of rape.
Ahead of the sentencing of the Guru, reports emanated from India of riots across the country.
38 people were killed following...
Myanmar’s De Factor Leader Aung San Suu Kyi To Miss UN Debate
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to miss a key United Nations debate next week amid growing criticism from across the globe of her handling of a crisis involving the Rohingya Muslim minority.
The United Nations has...
Indian Woman’s Passport Denied
Woman’s Frustration as Passport Doesn’t Make The Cut
An Indian woman was left bewildered after being barred from a two week holiday to England with her British husband because her passport had insufficient space.
45-year-old Thingngamchon Arthur who lives in...
