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King Charles' Old Land Rover Sold For Rs 12 Lakh At Auction

A Land Rover once used by King Charles III has been sold for 12,050 pounds (Rs 12 lakh) at a motorsport auction, as per a report in Wales Online .  In 2007 the then Prince of Wales received this Discovery 3 model Land Rover, which was brought to Highgrove House. It comes with a letter addressed to King Charles' personal driver, Tim Williams, and was sent in January of that year. It points to the delivery of the Tonga Green vehicle to High Grove House's Royal Garage and has been signed by the Director of Royal and Diplomatic Affairs George Hassall MVO.  Collecting Cars , which is handling the sale of the motor, describes it as "a handsome example of the Land Rover Discovery 3, with excellent documented royal provenance." The description of the car reads, "Power comes from the 2.7-litre TDV6, producing 195hp and 324lb-ft of torque, coupled to the six-speed 'Steptronic' automatic transmission with a two-speed transfer box, permanent four-wheel-drive and a

3 Dead, 7 Injured Due To Heavy Rainfall, Flooding In Afghanistan: Report

More than three people in Afghanistan died, and seven have been injured due to heavy rainfall and flooding during the last two days, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday, Afghanistan based Khaama Press reported. According to Khaama Press, on Friday and Saturday, nine provinces were affected by severe weather, which resulted in the partial or complete destruction of more than 756 homes. Balkh, Zabul, Faryab, Uruzgan, Nimroz, Nangarhar, Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman were the most severely affected provinces. Sahfihullah Rahimi, a spokesperson for the Disaster Management Authority, said that the affected families were provided with necessities such as food, tents, and blankets. And a team will send to visit and survey the damaged area, according to Khaama Press. Khaama Press recently reported citing NDMA that at least ten people were killed and over 60 injured after flash floods and earthquake hit Afghanistan. The spokesperson for the depar

Ex Pak PM Imran Khan Kickstarts Minar-e-Pakistan Rally Despite "Threats"

Former premier Imran Khan has been leading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's rally at Lahore's monumental Minar-e-Pakistan ground despite the interim Punjab government's "threat alert" that terrorists might target political events in the provincial capital. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has arrived at the venue and will address the crowd, but from a bulletproof container, which has been placed at the jalsa ground to ensure his security, Geo news reported. The provincial government alerted that the 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, who was ousted as the prime minister in April last year and is embroiled in 143 cases, could be targeted by terrorists. The government in its alert announced the terrorists carrying explosive material had reached Lahore and will either target political rallies or law enforcers deployed for the security of those events. As the party prepared to hold the gathering, the government placed containers on the way leading to Minar-e-Pakistan,

Ex Pak PM Imran Khan Kickstarts Minar-e-Pakistan Rally Despite "Threats"

Former premier Imran Khan has been leading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's rally at Lahore's monumental Minar-e-Pakistan ground despite the interim Punjab government's "threat alert" that terrorists might target political events in the provincial capital. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has arrived at the venue and will address the crowd, but from a bulletproof container, which has been placed at the jalsa ground to ensure his security, Geo news reported. The provincial government alerted that the 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, who was ousted as the prime minister in April last year and is embroiled in 143 cases, could be targeted by terrorists. The government in its alert announced the terrorists carrying explosive material had reached Lahore and will either target political rallies or law enforcers deployed for the security of those events. As the party prepared to hold the gathering, the government placed containers on the way leading to Minar-e-Pakistan,

Russia Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus, Says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus. Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears. He also said he would deploy depleted uranium ammunition if Kyiv received such munitions from the West following a British suggestion that it could supply Ukraine. "There is nothing unusual here either: the United States has been doing this for decades. They have long placed their tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of their allies," Putin said. Putin said he spoke to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and said "we agreed that we to do the same." On the question of how Moscow would respond if the West supplied Ukraine with depleted uranium shells, following a suggestion by Britain it could supply Kyiv with the munitions, Putin said Russia had vast quantities of the weaponry. "Russia of course has what it needs

Russia Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus, Says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus. Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears. He also said he would deploy depleted uranium ammunition if Kyiv received such munitions from the West following a British suggestion that it could supply Ukraine. "There is nothing unusual here either: the United States has been doing this for decades. They have long placed their tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of their allies," Putin said. Putin said he spoke to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and said "we agreed that we to do the same." On the question of how Moscow would respond if the West supplied Ukraine with depleted uranium shells, following a suggestion by Britain it could supply Kyiv with the munitions, Putin said Russia had vast quantities of the weaponry. "Russia of course has what it needs

Kanye West Returns To Instagram, Reveals What Changed Him About Anti-Semitism

American rapper Kanye West, who goes by the name Ye, has returned to Instagram and claims that Jonah Hill's performance in "21 Jump Street" was what finally caused him to change his views about anti-semitism. In a post, he shared a poster of the film and wrote, "Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again." "No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people. No Christian can be labeled antisemite knowing Jesus is Jew. Thank you Jonah Hill I love you," Ye added.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ye (@kanyewest) The rapper's Instagram and Twitter accounts were restricted last year over anti-semitic posts. The restrictions were imposed after the artist stirred controversy by wearing a "White Lives Matter" T-shirt during the Paris Fashion Week, in a misappropriation of the slogan &q