SYDNEY, (DNA) – Treasurer Scott Morrison was Friday picked as Australia´s new prime minister after a Liberal party coup in a stunning upset against key challenger Peter Dutton.Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, won a party-room ballot 45-40.Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, another Turnbull backer, was also in the running but was eliminated in the first round of voting.
Three things your nose tells about your health
While it is not usual for the nose to be able to tell a lot about your health, we can tell you three things that your sense of smell, or not, just might be able to tell you.Let’s have a look at 3 such surprising things that your nose can signal about your overall health and impending diseases if any.
George Clooney tops list of highest paid actors
LOS ANGELES, (DNA) – George Clooney on Wednesday soared to the top of an annual list of the world’s highest-paid actors, thanks largely to the sale of his tequila company.Clooney, 57, earned an estimated $239 million between June 2017-June 2018, marking the highest earnings of his 35-year career in film and television, Forbes said.
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev greets Imran Khan
BAKU, AUG 20 (DNA) Mr. Ilham Aliyev President of Azerbaijan has congratulated Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan on his election.In a letter address to the Pakistan Prime Minster the Azerbaijan President said, “I extend my sincere congratulation to you on your election as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Ilhan Omar: One of the first Muslim women to be elected to US Congress
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – In another ground-breaking political moment in US history, Somali-American state legislator Ilhan Omar emerged victorious in her primary in Minnesota, putting her on track to become one of the first female Muslim members of the US House of Representatives.
Cooling of rhetoric would suit all parties affected by Turkey-US spat
The rapid depreciation of the Turkish lira kept global markets aghast over the last few days. The currency had lost more than 45 percent of its value against the US dollar since the beginning of the year. The most recent, very steep downward trajectory had partially political reasons.
Qatar defies US and sides with Turkey with $15bn investment pledge amid Lira crisis
JEDDAH, (DNA) – Qatar defied US President Donald Trump on Wednesday and promised to plough $15 billion into Turkish financial markets and banks, amid a collapse in the value of the lira and a looming trade war between Turkey and the United States.
Shah Rukh Khan pays rich tribute to Vajpayee
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Bollywood king, Shah Rukh Khan has paid rich tribute to three-time Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away (Thursday)In a twitter post, acclaimed Indian actor said on Vajpayee’s demise, “Today the country has lost a Father Figure and a great leader.”
Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has passed away. He was 93.The announcement was made by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences or AIIMS, where the 93-year-old had been treated for nine weeks.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospital twice in 24 hours and top politicians from across parties arrived as the former prime minister’s health worsened on Wednesday.
Remembering Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his 21st death anniversary
Today (Thursday) marks the 21st death anniversary of the Qawwali maestro, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.Khan died at the age of 48 on August 16, 1997 leaving a legacy of over 125 albums.Born in Faisalabad, Khan was the fifth child of musician, vocalist and Qawwal, Fateh Ali Khan.Going against his father’s will, who wanted him to be a doctor, Khan extended the 600-year old Qawwali tradition of his family and is widely credited for introducing Sufi music to international audiences.
